[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We have 2 great groups starting soon. This Tuesday is first day or our Meal Support Group with Jaimie Winkler. There’s still room, so please complete the registration form below if you would like to participate. The group meets weekly and includes a check-in, a meal with light conversation and post-meal check-in. This is a great … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Eating locally. We hear about it all the time but why is it important? Eating locally means choosing foods that are raised, crafted or grown nearby. Where do you find these foods? At your local farmers market, farm stands, Community Shared Agriculture programs (CSAs) or even in your grocery store. Some local restaurants even source local ingredients for … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 fat and sodium. Light, broth-based soups are often healthier choices, but unless the soup has … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Water. It’s so easy to forget it this time of year but SO important not to. 50-60% of the body is water and it’s a critical ingredient for all metabolic processes. We need about 1ml of water for every calorie we consume daily; this equates to 48-64oz for most – more if you are an … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you a cheese lover? If so then you’re in good company! This time of year definitely puts me in the mood for some warm brie, a nice viney blue or our family favorite, Dubliner. Which is why this article in Food & Wine about the best artisinal cheese got my mouth watering. It features some local New England cheeses including one … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We featured the first smoothie listed below at our wellness table at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Quincy last week and received rave reviews! Many people asked for the recipe so we thought we’d re-post it. Try both of these great green smoothies, each with a different nutrient profile. The Kale-Pear smoothie is packed with … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is a re-post but one that definitely deserves repeating. As you prepare to gather with loved ones and enjoy a beautiful meal, remember to enjoy it. For those struggling with eating issues, this may seem like and insurmountable task. Sometimes it helps to have a few helpful phrases on hand to repeat to yourself when critical … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When should you start exploring eating and body image issues with kids? Although it’s never too early to start emphasizing the importance of good nutrition, middle school and junior high are when these issue tend to start. Between ages 10 and 14, kids’ bodies are rapidly changing as they become more aware of appearance and … Read more