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Eating For Life Alliance

AMY GARDNER / October 17, 2011

We’d like to spread the word about a great local resource for universities, their students and families.  The Eating for Life Alliance is an organization dedicated to connecting colleges communities to eating disorder information, protocols and national experts in the field.  We encourage you...

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Are High School Athletes Starving to Win?

AMY GARDNER / October 10, 2011

Now that fall sports are in full swing, this seems like a timely topic.  Most eating disorder professionals see an increase in referrals this time of year.  The fall is a time of transition.  For students, the potential for stress increases along with academic...

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Lip-Smackin’, Toe Tappin’ Healthy Mac & Cheese!

AMY GARDNER / August 14, 2011

Looking for a healthy comfort food?  Then this mac & cheese recipe is a must-try.  Leave it to Eating Well to masterfully makeover this classic comfort food.  It received rave reviews from my family.  My toddler gave it a resounding “yum,...

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“Mommyrexia”, a dangerous trend

AMY GARDNER / August 5, 2011

The Today Show did a great segment on celebrity pregnancy last week.  Dr. Nancy Snyderman weighed in on the unhealthy message skinny pregnant women are sending to the general public angrily stating it’s an “upper East Side, obnoxious, white girl problem”....

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Is Your Toddler Getting Enough Iron?

AMY GARDNER / July 26, 2011

Iron is an essential nutrient for toddlers.  Yet, it’s often deficient in their diets.  Unfortunately, the foods toddlers typically prefer (i.e. crackers, yogurt, cheese and fruit) are not great sources of iron.  A pediatrician recently mentioned that many parents misperceive milk as...

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Going Greek with Your Yogurt?

AMY GARDNER / July 20, 2011

Have you noticed the transformation in the yogurt selection over the past few years?  If not, you probably don’t eat much yogurt.  It’s hard to miss the Greek yogurt trend.  So, what makes this yogurt so special?  Here’s an article summarizing it’s...

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Meatless Mondays – Your Health and the Environment

AMY GARDNER / June 28, 2011

Meant to get this one out on Monday!  However, it really doesn’t matter what day you choose, the take-home message is that eating a vegetarian diet one day a week has a positive impact on the environment and your health.  Without fully...

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Edamame Succotash

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...

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Student Gardens Inspire Health and Connection to Community

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...

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Mood Boosters

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...

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