[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hey – it’s February and while it was a balmy 50 degrees this weekend, it’s still National Heart Month! This means that while we don’t have any snow on the ground (at least for us Boston-based folks) we can all take some time to improve our heart health. There are many ways to do this, … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 8 Most Mindful Foods Eating mindfully allows us to enjoy ANY and ALL foods while maintaining a healthy size and realizing a stress-free relationship with food. You’re thinking “sign me up!” right? Me too! What is mindful eating exactly? While we often think of mindful eating as simply eating without distraction, it’s a little more involved. Michelle May shares … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Guess what? Losing weight is the #1 new years resolution this year. Shocking right? It’s also probably not shocking that less than 4% of people maintain this resolution 3 weeks into the new year. Don’t feel bad if you’re one of the 38% of people who made a weight-related resolution. We live in a culture that encourages and … 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]I’m sitting here in my office with a little extra time on my first day back from vacation. While I started with a full schedule this morning, a number of (new) patients didn’t show. This is unusual and it got me thinking about the motivation to change leading up to New Years and after. Did … 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