Metrowest Nutrition and Therapy

Should My Child Be On a Diet?

AMY GARDNER / May 27, 2014

First of all, N-O! Now, let us elaborate… This can be a tough question parents may ask themselves after a visit to the pediatrician’s office, a BMI report from their child’s school or for some when their child asks about...

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Dinner Switch Ups

AMY GARDNER / May 22, 2014

Tired of the same old chicken every night? Shake things up a bit with our fun dinner switch ups! Stir Fry Saturdays: We love this “take-out fake out” for weekends. Wok cooking can be a quick, fun and healthy alternative to...

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New Ideas to Avoid the Post-Lunch Energy Crash

developer / April 14, 2014

Has post-lunch lethargy got you and your kids sleeping on the job? In a recent article from Dr. Sears, it’s suggested to be mindful of the types of protein and the amount of carbohydrates we eat at lunch to keep our minds...

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Packing a Healthy School Lunch

AMY GARDNER / April 9, 2014

We have made it through this very, very long winter and although summer is in sight, there are still plenty of packed lunches left to put together. If you find yourself or your little one fatiguing from that go-to PB&J,...

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NEW location – Northborough

AMY GARDNER / April 5, 2014

We’re very excited to announce our new office location at the Barrett Family Wellness Center in Northborough, MA.  Barrett is committed to providing a full spectrum of wellness services children, adults and families.  They specialize in pediatric occupational and speech therapy and we look...

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Better Together: Metrowest Nutrition Announces a New Partnership

AMY GARDNER / February 10, 2014

Peanut Butter & Jelly Bacon & Eggs Chocolate & Anything… There are some things in life that are just better together.  Metrowest Nutrition is excited to introduce you to our new partner, The Barrett Family Wellness Center where we hope...

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Getting to Know Your Microbiome

AMY GARDNER / July 29, 2013

A colleague sent me this great article  from the New York Times about the Human Microbiome Project.  The microbiome are the trillions of bacteria living on our skin and in our gut.  This article is a little lengthy but Michael Pollan gives...

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Zinc: Is Your Child Getting Enough?

AMY GARDNER / July 24, 2013

Zinc is and important yet often overlooked mineral.  Along with iron, it’s one of the most common deficiencies in kids’ diets.  Zinc is essential for growth and development but also plays a critical role in appetite and taste perception. As nutritionist and...

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Have a Picky Eater? Join us for Lunch!

AMY GARDNER / May 23, 2013

Do you have picky eaters in your family? Are you concerned about their health but are unsure how to manage it? Join Metrowest Nutrition, and Healthy Habits Kitchen, creators of ready-to-cook, nutritionally-balanced meal kits, to learn how you can ensure your picky...

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Join us for Lunch!

AMY GARDNER / May 22, 2013

Please join us for lunch THIS THURSDAY, May 23rd from 11:30-1 in our Newton Center office.  Learn how understanding the Glycemic Index can help boost metabolism, increase energy and manage weight.  Registered Dietitian, Amy Gardner will lead an active discussion...

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