AMY GARDNER / June 9, 2016
Wait, what? Folate in pregnancy INCREASES risk of autism? I give up! Moms really can’t win. If this is what you’re thinking, you’re not alone, I was right there with you when I read this headline earlier today. So, please do yourself a favor and...
AMY GARDNER / June 1, 2016
Summer is finally here! Time for the pool, beach, barbeques, and of course…. ice cream! This all-time favorite is the perfect end to a long summer day. Unfortunately, due to dietary restrictions, not everyone can simply slip on their flip-flops and chase down the ice cream...
AMY GARDNER / May 18, 2016
Social Thinking is a technique used to teach social skills to kids with social learning disabilities, particularly those on the autism spectrum. Many school systems use this model to teach ALL kids about social construct. Developed by Michelle Garcia Winner, this model teaches...
AMY GARDNER / May 2, 2016
Finding time for family meals is challenging. Research shows family meals are connected to children’s overall health, self esteem and school performance. Regular family meals (3 or more a week) mean a child may be 35% less likely to engage...
AMY GARDNER / March 29, 2016
The virtuous green, leafy vegetable. We hear so much about it but, if you’re anything like me up until a few years ago, these behemoth-leafed vegetables are daunting. What exactly are you supposed to do with them anyway?. Thanks to their increasing popularity and the proliferation of...
AMY GARDNER / March 14, 2016
I couldn’t wait to share this with all of you. If you haven’t already, you MUST try Sur La Table’s Cooking Classes! I had the great privilege of taking one of Chef Clarissa Lord-Norton’s classes last Thursday at Sur La...
AMY GARDNER / March 6, 2016
Happy National Nutrition Month! March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is Savor the Flavor of Eating Right so in the spirit, all month long we’ll be sharing tips and tricks to inspire healthy cooking, starting with our Top Ten Cooking...
AMY GARDNER / January 18, 2016
The 8 Most Mindful Foods Eating mindfully allows us to enjoy ANY and ALL foods while maintaining a healthy size and realizing a stress-free relationship with food. You’re thinking “sign me up!” right? Me too! What is mindful eating exactly? While we often think...
AMY GARDNER / November 8, 2015
We have 2 great groups starting soon. This Tuesday is first day or our Meal Support Group with Jaimie Winkler. There’s still room, so please complete the registration form below if you would like to participate. The group meets weekly and...
AMY GARDNER / June 17, 2015
Eating locally. We hear about it all the time but why is it important? Eating locally means choosing foods that are raised, crafted or grown nearby. Where do you find these foods? At your local farmers market, farm stands, Community Shared Agriculture programs...
