AMY GARDNER / June 10, 2011
This dish is always a big hit so I thought I’d share it. It’s a very easy, flexible recipe that evolved out of a hodgepodge of ingredients I had in my kitchen and some inspiration from an edamame dish I had at Whole...
AMY GARDNER / May 23, 2011
Student-run vegetable gardens are a growing trend in schools. Gardening is a great activity for kids – it promotes health and connection to nature and community. Kids are more likely to eat vegetables if they participate in growing them. Gardening is also a great...
AMY GARDNER / May 18, 2011
Need a little pick-me-up? I imagine we all could use one in this weather. Thankfully, it looks like the sun is finally making an appearance. Unfortunately, many people struggle with more than just the rainy day blahs. Depression effects over 18.8 million Americans and is most...
AMY GARDNER / May 5, 2011
I went to a conference yesterday on feeding strategies for kids on the autism spectrum. Susan Roberts, MDiv/OTR/L shared some useful approaches on improving mealtime for these kids (and their parents). I was the only dietitian in the group which...
AMY GARDNER / May 2, 2011
Spring is here and with it, come farmers markets and fresh produce. Now is the time to look into joining a CSA. If you’d like to join a CSA but don’t know much about it, read on. “CSA” or Community Shared...
AMY GARDNER / April 21, 2011
Health professionals are constantly touting the benefits of whole foods. Want to feel energized, healthy and ward off disease? Eat a diet rich in whole foods. This is true but the term “whole foods” is somewhat vague. Many foods are labeled...
AMY GARDNER / April 19, 2011
A couple days after watching Jamie Oliver pour 57 tons of sugar into a school bus indicating how much students in a particular LA school district get from flavored milk each week, my friend sent me the following article discussing Robert Lustig’s lecture “Sugar: The...
AMY GARDNER / April 6, 2011
Can you really get too much of a good thing? When it comes to fiber, the answer is a resounding “yes”. Fiber is helpful for managing weight, diabetes, cholesterol and digestive health. It satisfies hunger and decreases the glycemic impact of food. Since it’s not absorbed...
AMY GARDNER / March 31, 2011
This is my absolute favorite fish recipe! Native to Veracruz, Mexico, this dish is healthy and full of flavor. The recipe calls for red snapper but you can use any light, white fish (i.e. tilapia, cod). It’s fairly easy to make and...
AMY GARDNER / March 29, 2011
We want to pass along this information about a free mindful eating group for teen girls at Milford Hospital. Mindful Living ~ Mindful Eating Group for Teen Girls FREE!!! Ages 10-15 Wednesdays, 7-8 pm Starting April 27 – June 1, 2011...
