Metrowest Nutrition and Therapy

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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Belly Hungry versus Mouth Hungry

AMY GARDNER / March 7, 2013

Ashley Bade RD, LDN, CNSD Children come with varying appetites; there are the big eaters that seem to be bottomless pits and the little eaters with small bites throughout the day.  While it’s important to honor your child’s appetite, sometimes...

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New Years Resolutions, Staying the Course

AMY GARDNER / January 16, 2013

The fresh feeling ushered in by the New Year seems like the ideal time to make big changes. New Year resolutions are set and approached with enthusiasm and confidence for success. Yet even with this enthusiasm, 40% of individuals polled...

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Good Food Gone Bad

AMY GARDNER / October 18, 2012

Here in the land of plenty, we have come to assume that nutritional deficiencies are a thing of the past.  True, we aren’t lacking macronutrients; we get plenty of carbohydrate, protein and fat.  However, that doesn’t ensure we aren’t falling short...

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Earthly Delights

AMY GARDNER / July 25, 2012

Jackie Ballou, MS, RD To my delight, my boyfriend’s mother recently made me up a bag of fresh vegetables to take home.  The delectable leaves, roots and flowers inside were anything but ordinary. She told me one of the vibrant...

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Cranberry Couscous Salad

AMY GARDNER / July 11, 2012

Looking for a tasty and healthy dish for the summer?  Try this versatile cranberry couscous salad.  It’s a great side dish but also complete enough to be a meal itself.  This low glycemic salad is nutrient-packed with lots of fiber, protein, B6,...

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