AMY GARDNER / June 5, 2018
Are you consumed by thoughts about food? Have you spent a good portion of your life focused on your weight and diet? Has your weight yo-yo’d up and down? If so, you’re not alone. Most women spend a significant amount...
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...
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...
AMY GARDNER / April 25, 2017
Not feeling motivated to exercise? You’re not alone. Research shows that only 20% of people in the US exercise regularly. Many people experience what’s known as exercise resistance. Exercise resistance, not to be confused with “resistance exercise” is the tendency to avoid...
STEPHEN AMELIA / January 26, 2017
“Exercise is a celebration of what your body can do not punishment for what you ate” – author unknown Exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle. What type of exercise? This is completely up to you. The “right” type of exercise is whatever...
AMY GARDNER / December 22, 2016
“If you give yourself permission to eat, you can give yourself permission to stop” This is one of my favorite quotes from psychologist, registered dietitian and feeding expert, Ellyn Satter. Take a moment to visualize yourself stepping into a holiday...
AMY GARDNER / October 17, 2016
Diets don’t work. You’ve heard it before and likely know on some level that it’s true. Still, you fall victim to the trap – eat this, get thin, live happily ever after. Has it worked yet? No. But maybe this time will be different. It won’t. ...
STEPHEN AMELIA / September 27, 2016
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do we eat?” According to food psychologist, Dr. Brian Wansink, we make over 200 food decisions per day and we are only aware of 90% of those decisions (The Science of People). Although, one...
AMY GARDNER / June 21, 2016
The practice of meditation began thousands of years ago as a religious ritual. Today, it has become a widespread phenomenon and captured the attention of both health experts and scientists due to its many health benefits. Not only can meditation decrease...
AMY GARDNER / June 10, 2016
Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration mandated its implementation over 22 years ago, the Nutrition Facts label has remained relatively unchanged. However, on Friday May 20th, the agency announced major changes to the label with the hopes to aid...
