Metrowest Nutrition and Therapy

Pass the Cheese Please!

AMY GARDNER / December 4, 2014

Are you a cheese lover?  If so then you’re in good company!  This time of year definitely puts me in the mood for some warm brie, a nice viney blue or our family favorite, Dubliner.  Which is why this article in Food & Wine about the best...

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Get Your Greens!

AMY GARDNER / December 2, 2014

We featured the first smoothie listed below at our wellness table at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Quincy last week and received rave reviews!  Many people asked for the recipe so we thought we’d re-post it.  Try both of these...

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Chocolate’s Hidden Bounty

AMY GARDNER / November 9, 2014

Is chocolate your friend or foe?  People often describe themselves as being “addicted to chocolate”.  Of all foods, chocolate is likely the most commonly craved, particularly for women.  The winter months seem to heighten these cravings.  Many people also express...

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Great Gazpachos for Hot Summer Days!

AMY GARDNER / July 2, 2014

You can’t have summer without cookouts, campfires and s’mores but on these hot summer days, let’s face it, sometimes it’s nice not to have to cook at all! BUT, before you cave and serve ice cream for dinner, try some...

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Watermelon Frenzy

AMY GARDNER / June 19, 2014

It’s finally feeling like summer and what’s better in this heat than watermelon?  My kids and I had our fill yesterday and it got me thinking.  Watermelon is delicious simply on it’s own but what else can you do with it? ...

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Grill Meets Salad

AMY GARDNER / August 6, 2013

Looking for a healthy alternative for the grill?  Think salad.  It’s definitely not the first food you’d think of tossing on the fire but it’s definitely one of the best things I’ve tried.  I was out to lunch recently and out...

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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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Eat Healthy in No (or Little) Time

AMY GARDNER / June 21, 2012

Want to eat healthy but short on time?  Here are a few tips to streamline healthy eating for you and your family. 1.  Plan Ahead Planning is key to eating healthy with limited time.  Invest 15-30 minutes a week into planning...

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Homeade Luna Bars

AMY GARDNER / March 13, 2012

Nutrition bars are a popular treat. They are a great grab-and-go option for breakfast paired with some fruit, or a good mid-day snack. While there are many healthy options on the market, why not take a stab at making your...

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