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...
AMY GARDNER / November 21, 2011
I picked up a small helping of this dish today at Wegmans figuring I’d give it a try (and doubting the rest of my family would). It was absolutely delicious! I was so happy to find the recipe online. I...
AMY GARDNER / October 28, 2011
What are you planning to do with your pumpkin after Halloween? Thinking of throwing it out? Think again. This favorite fall decoration is also packed with nutrition and flavor. It’s dark orange color yields high levels of beta carotene, a...
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,...
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...
AMY GARDNER / July 11, 2011
A client recently mentioned that a trainer told her to workout in the morning on an empty stomach claiming that this would accelerate fat loss. This is a myth, one that I will gladly bust. I’ve heard many people describe the theory – starving...
AMY GARDNER / July 8, 2011
My friend emailed me the other day after reading an article by Sheryl Crow stating that extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is carcinogenic at high temperatures. Like her, I was surprised to hear this. EVOO is known for it’s health benefits;...
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...
AMY GARDNER / June 13, 2011
I know Spring has arrived is when I see fiddlehead ferns in the produce section. Although these friendly little greens are pricey, they payback big in taste and nutrition. Fiddleheads are low in calories, cholesterol and sodium and high in vitamin A,...
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...
