[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I read this story on Love What Matters blog and had to share it. This is such an important message for parents, caregivers and medical providers. Children’s bodies are different and develop at different rates. It’s so important to embrace biodiversity, look at the whole picture of health (and research) and move away from archaic BMI … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cold temps call for hot food! Chili is one of our family favorites. Not only does it make a great dinner but we always have leftovers for lunches the following day or two. Lately, we’ve been adding bacon which gives it a nice smoky flavor. Last night, I realized we were out of canned chopped … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Soup is a forgiving dish. It’s ok to replace an ingredient here or there if you need to, as long as it’s not key to the flavor of the soup. Here is a blueprint you can use to make soup using “watcha got” or “whatcha like” in your kitchen. INGREDIENTS Choose One 12oz (~4) Chicken … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Recently I, along with some of my colleagues, became a facilitator of The Body Project through an interactive training provided by NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) and hosted by MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association) in Newton, MA. During the training, we had the opportunity to act as participants of the program. As clinicians, we rarely have the opportunity to share openly … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We had a blast at Harvest Fest today at Chesnut Hill Farm in Southborough! The weather was ideal and the Trustees did a wonderful job organizing the event. The music, food, hayrides, sack races, apple cider press, donut eating contest and many more activities reminded me why I love fall in New England. We were fortunate to … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Wondering how to tackle eating at college or boarding school? Many students say it’s hard to maintain healthy habits when away at school. The overwhelming number of food choices, buffet-style dining, odd class schedules, and late nights studying and socializing can wreak havoc on eating habits. But they don’t have to! Here are some … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tis the season for dinner on the run. This time of year, take-out is as all-American as Baseball! There’s nothing wrong with take-out (or the snack shack) but it can get old and expensive. Here are a five ideas for simple on-the-run dinners: 1. Sloppy Joes. Sunday night’s bolognese makes the perfect sandwich filling for Monday night’s … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Parents have a powerful role in shaping a child’s relationship to food. Generally, a kid’s first impression of food and mealtime is based on what they see and hear from their parents. By using positive language versus negative, a parent can create a thriving food environment where children grow up enjoying food, spending time with … Read more