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2 “Healthy” Foods That Are Underrated

AMY GARDNER / January 31, 2018

Two of our registered dietitians were recently asked to contribute to an article geared towards diabetics on “healthy” foods that are underrated. First, let’s clarify that “healthy” is defined as the (1) the absence of disease or (2) promoting good...

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Warming Winter Snacks for Kids

ALISON TONSMEIRE / January 22, 2018

Children can work up quite an appetite playing in the snow and enjoying all that winter has to offer. After an exciting adventure outside, children and adults may need a snack to feel reenergized. Here are some warming winter snack suggestions aimed...

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Food Play Group – Starts March 2nd

AMY GARDNER / January 22, 2018

We’re excited to announce that our NEW group Food Play (for ages 3-6) starts Friday March 2nd 3:30-4:30pm.  It runs for 4 weeks.  This is going to be a lot of fun and we hope you’ll join us! The group will be led by Jennifer Drohan,  Meaghan Foster...

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The Risks Of Food Rewards

ALISON TONSMEIRE / January 18, 2018

Have you ever been frustrated and wondered how to convince your preschooler to behave? A sweet or dessert may seem like a powerful motivator in the moment but could backfire later. As a long-term reward Preschool children have not developed the sense...

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10 Easy & Fun Kid Lunch Ideas — Plus snacks we LOVE

AMY GARDNER / September 19, 2017

If you’re like most parents, your creativity for school lunch making runs its course by the end of the second week of school.  Here are a couple fun ideas to help prevent lunchtime boredom that might help keep it fun...

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A Case for Unlimited Cinnamon Toast Crunch

AMY GARDNER / September 1, 2017

Several months ago, my son came home raving about Cinnamon Toast Crunch. He’d had it for the first time at a friend’s house and loved it. What kid (or adult) doesn’t? It’s delicious. I didn’t think much of it but...

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How Do You Nourish Yourself?

AMY GARDNER / August 23, 2017

What nourishes you?  What crucial ingredients make up the recipe for your wellbeing?  Food, while certainly important, isn’t the only way we nourish ourselves.  I was talking with some colleagues recently about how we recharge.  It was interesting (and not...

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Have You Tried a CSA?

AMY GARDNER / May 3, 2017

Spring is here and with it, come thoughts of 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”...

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Mindful Exercise

AMY GARDNER / May 3, 2017

When was the last time you thought, “I’m really craving a walk” or “I feel like dancing”?  Our bodies are made to move and if we allow them to, they will let us know when and what they’re needing for...

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Get Heart Healthy!

STEPHEN AMELIA / February 2, 2017

Hey – it’s February, National Heart Health Month.  AND, if you’re a New Englander, your heart was likely beating double time during last night’s super bowl game! There’s no better time to look at your risk and take some steps to improve your heart...

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