Metrowest Nutrition and Therapy

Counting Calories is so OUT!

STEPHEN AMELIA / September 13, 2016

As a Dietitian in private practice, clients often come in thinking they are going to be put on a strict calorie-counting meal plan that will take away all of their favorite foods. While this could lead to temporary weight loss...

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The Link Between PCOS and Binge Eating Disorder

STEPHEN AMELIA / August 25, 2016

PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a hormonal imbalance in female bodies resulting in the ovaries making more androgens (male sex hormones) than normal. High levels of this hormone can affect the development and release of eggs during ovulation. It is also...

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New Nutrition Facts Label

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...

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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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High Intensity Interval Training

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...

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Embracing Beauty: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

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...

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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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Cooking Tip #1 – Prepping Garlic

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...

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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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Getting to the HEART of February!

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...

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