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‘Excess’ Folate in Pregnancy Linked to Autism

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...

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The Family Meal, A Sacrifice?

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...

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Navigating Integrative Therapies for Autism

AMY GARDNER / April 3, 2016

April is National Autism Awareness Month and in honor of that, Amy Gardner, our owner and nutrition therapist specializing in autism and eating put together this helpful video for parents interested in exploring integrative therapies for managing the symptoms of autism.  For...

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Cooking Tip #4 – Cooking Greens

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...

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An Egg-Cellent Idea!

AMY GARDNER / March 11, 2016

Eggs are simply amazing. An inexpensive protein source packed with a lot of vitamins and minerals. AND, check out this great (and super fun) tip on separating eggs courtesy of my niece, Olivia! A single large boiled egg contains: Vitamin A: 6%...

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The Big Problem with Fat Shaming

AMY GARDNER / February 23, 2016

Check out the homerun letter Jill Merrigan writes in response to this article on Boston.com   Dear Eric Wilbur and editors at Boston.com, The problem is not with Pablo Sandoval’s weight but is with the inappropriate emphasis and attention you have given to Sandoval’s weight....

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Water

AMY GARDNER / January 22, 2015

Water.  It’s so easy to forget it this time of year but SO important not to.  50-60% of the body is water and it’s a critical ingredient for all metabolic processes.  We need about 1ml of water for every calorie...

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Talking to Your Kids about Eating Disorders & Body Image: 5 tips for Parents

AMY GARDNER / November 10, 2014

When should you start exploring eating and body image issues with kids? Although it’s never too early to start emphasizing the importance of good nutrition, middle school and junior high are when these issue tend to start.  Between ages 10...

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Post-Partum Nutrition Survival Guide

AMY GARDNER / September 2, 2014

The first six weeks after the arrival of a new baby are nothing less than hectic to say the least. All women experience this period differently but I think it’s safe to say that we all get our fair share...

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Eat Your Fat Folks!

AMY GARDNER / August 7, 2014

For years, health practitioners led by USDA guidelines, have been encouraging people to cut out fat.  The result has been an influx of highly processed, low fat options that are higher in sugar and/or simple carbohydrates.  We’ve also led on the assumption that a calorie,...

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