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...
AMY GARDNER / June 6, 2016
Many people adopt an “all or nothing” mentality to exercise. A client recently said to me “If I can’t devote an hour to exercise, why bother?” However, he NEVER seemed to find that full hour. So, he didn’t exercise at all. Life can be...
AMY GARDNER / May 22, 2016
In 2003 I had been working in the eating disorder field for 2 years. I was honored to be invited to participate on a panel discussion with other eating disorder professionals at a local conference. The discussion gets underway and I’m feeling pretty good...
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...
AMY GARDNER / March 7, 2016
Garlic is instrumental to adding flavor AND nutrition to healthy cuisine. Jamie Oliver shares how to prep garlic for its maximum potential in this video. And check out all the amazing health benefits of garlic! ◾It helps immunity. High in...
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....
AMY GARDNER / February 22, 2016
Hey – it’s February and while it was a balmy 50 degrees this weekend, it’s still National Heart Month! This means that while we don’t have any snow on the ground (at least for us Boston-based folks) we can all...
AMY GARDNER / January 18, 2016
The 8 Most Mindful Foods Eating mindfully allows us to enjoy ANY and ALL foods while maintaining a healthy size and realizing a stress-free relationship with food. You’re thinking “sign me up!” right? Me too! What is mindful eating exactly? While we often think...
AMY GARDNER / December 31, 2015
Guess what? Losing weight is the #1 new years resolution this year. Shocking right? It’s also probably not shocking that less than 4% of people maintain this resolution 3 weeks into the new year. Don’t feel bad if you’re one of the 38%...
AMY GARDNER / February 2, 2015
February is ‘National Heart Health’ month. What better way to warm your heart and your belly this time of year than to prepare and enjoy a delicious soup with loved ones? Many soups, particularly cream-based ones, are high in saturated...
