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,...
AMY GARDNER / August 4, 2014
Farming is hot and farmers are cool! Who would’ve thought twenty years ago that farming would be fashionable? When I was in college (yes, I’m dating myself I know) one of my dorm mates was majoring in horticulture and agriculture and it seemed so obscure to...
AMY GARDNER / June 8, 2014
Liz and Alex kicked off the ‘Yoga of Eating’ series last Thursday with a huge success. The session was fully booked and participants had rave reviews after the first evening. The two hour group includes an experiential yoga activity, a...
AMY GARDNER / May 29, 2014
I recently attended a great seminar on the microbiome – our microbiome consists of the microorganisms living in our gut, skin, lungs and other organs. Did you know that there are 10 times more microbial cells than human cells in...
AMY GARDNER / April 24, 2014
Does your relationship with food stress you out? Interested in therapeutic yoga and meditation but don’t know where to start? Want to learn skills for nurturing your body in a balanced way? If you answered yes to any or all of those...
AMY GARDNER / April 5, 2014
We’re very excited to announce our new office location at the Barrett Family Wellness Center in Northborough, MA. Barrett is committed to providing a full spectrum of wellness services children, adults and families. They specialize in pediatric occupational and speech therapy and we look...
AMY GARDNER / May 22, 2013
Please join us for lunch THIS THURSDAY, May 23rd from 11:30-1 in our Newton Center office. Learn how understanding the Glycemic Index can help boost metabolism, increase energy and manage weight. Registered Dietitian, Amy Gardner will lead an active discussion...
AMY GARDNER / March 26, 2013
Yesterday I asked a 16-year old female client of mine to tell me the advantages of holding onto her restrictive eating behavior. She replied, “It makes me feel good, like I’ve done something.” I took a risk and said “so does this...
AMY GARDNER / January 16, 2013
The fresh feeling ushered in by the New Year seems like the ideal time to make big changes. New Year resolutions are set and approached with enthusiasm and confidence for success. Yet even with this enthusiasm, 40% of individuals polled...
AMY GARDNER / September 13, 2012
Jackie Ballou MS, RD, LDN “What diet should I choose to lose weight?” is by far the most commonly asked question I receive from clients, friends and family. It’s no wonder people are confused about what to eat to manage...
