[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 our body? Pretty creepy huh? These various microorganisms (or lack there of) have been linked … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 questions, we welcome you to join us for our Yoga of Eating 4-week workshop series. … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 forward to complimenting these services with nutrition counseling. Our pediatric dietitian, Ashley Bade Cronin will … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 on this topic and provide ample time for questions. Healthy Habits Kitchen will provide samples … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 mean your tombstone will read: great friend, mother, wife and restricter?” Thankfully, she laughed. Although it’s great … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 by the Marist Poll did not follow through with their New Year goals. Another study … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 their weight considering the number of conflicting nutrition messages we are exposed to on a … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The placebo effect is commonly seen in studies on medications and medical treatments. Although there are typically no actual biological changes, the placebo effect has been shown time and time again to improve individuals’ feelings of well being and perceptions of health. In addition to drug studies, we see the placebo effect playing out in research on diet … Read more