Gentle structure & hot-weather comfort for eating disorder recovery Hydration Goals Aim for 2–3 liters of fluids daily (more if active/sweating). Include electrolyte drinks if you’re outdoors for long periods. Add flavor boosts: lemon, berries, cucumber, mint, iced herbal tea. Meal Structure Even if appetite feels low in the heat, aim for: 3 meals + … Read more
We are excited to start offering Culinary Therapy! This new group for high school aged teens is the first of many. What is Culinary Therapy? Like meal therapy, culinary therapy is a way to learn something by experiencing and doing–experiential learning. In this case, cooking together! Culinary lessons teach teens how to prepare and experimenting … Read more
Summer days seamlessly transition to summer nights. You’re relaxing outside, enjoying the day and before you know it, it’s 6pm and you need to figure out what to do for dinner. Let’s face it, sometimes it’s the last thing you want to do! Here are some super simple, summer dishes that you can prepare in … Read more
This spicy Korean-inspired dish may have you giving tofu a second thought. If you like heat, this dish certainly won’t disappoint. This is a Metrowest Nutrition original, inspired by Korean fried chicken. Ingredients: Fried Tofu 12 ounces firm tofu 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 6 tbsp cornstarch ~6 … Read more
Roasted brussel sprouts are an all-time favorite and there are so many ways to mix it up. This dish can be served as a side dish or in larger portions over rice, even a meal. Ingredients: 1 bag (~4 cups) fresh brussel sprouts 2TBSP olive oil 1 close garlic, minced 1TBSP maple syrup 1TBSP dijon … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] DINING IN? Yup! It looks like we’re all dining in for the time being. Which means, we have a little more time to make meals at home, whether we like it or not! While this may be a welcome change of pace for some of you, it’s overwhelming for some others. Cooking can be … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Arugula Salad with Radish, Mint & Feta Adapted from Food & Wine Magazine Ingredients: 1/2 loaf ciabatta, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt & black pepper 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 romaine lettuce heart, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips 4 cups baby arugula 6 medium watermelon … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hakuna Matata is a Swahili phrase that means “no trouble”. Many of you may remember this phrase from the Disney film, The Lion King. Here’s a “no trouble” Hakuna Frittata Ingredients 4 eggs 1 cup milk 2 cups vegetable (any kind you like- this contains sauteed spinach, broccoli, scallion and sliced cherry tomatoes) 1 tsp … Read more