Nutrition for Life Inc.

09/22/2020

Hello all! I hope this finds you well. Just a friendly reminder that we are offering telehealth at this time, which we find is covered in full by the majority of insurance companies with which we are in-network.

Interested in scheduling a session? Call (508) 923-1103 or email kris@nutritionforlifeinc.com. I am always happy to hear from you.

04/17/2020

200+ recipe ideas for your most common pantry staple ingredients, including beans, grains, canned goods, meat, vegetables, and more!

03/20/2020

ANNOUNCEMENT: As we are all unsure of what the near future will bring in terms of social mobility, we now have available a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. Please see newsletter for further information. Stay well!

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02/11/2020

05/29/2019

Planning for your best summer yet, Mental Health Awareness Month, and recipes to keep you nourished in today's newsletter. Enjoy!

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May is an especially joyful month for New Englanders as the days are longer, the sun higher and brighter. Summer months of possibly less schedule/more travel/more relaxation/less pressure are ahead. It is often a time for closing chapters as school, programs, etc. come to an end and we begin contemp...

02/28/2019

Celebrating 10 years, healthy hearts, and signs of spring in today's newsletter. Along with recipes + articles, of course! https://bit.ly/2TrBR9y

Happy “almost spring” to all! It is evident that the sun is higher and staying with us longer. There was a flock of robins in our yard this morning, all beautiful signs. I look at my paddle board/drive by the lake almost daily, dreaming of launch (most likely in May). I hope that you are finding...

12/21/2018

Happy Friday All! 'Tis the season and we're wishing you all our best. Check out today's newsletter for articles + recipes that will help make your holidays more peaceful and less overwhelming. Take good care.
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As this year ends we hope that you have discovered ways to care for yourself, whether by choice or possibly out of necessity, and to follow through with them in ways that provide relief and peacefulness.   As the New Year approaches, we also hope that you will continue this work and keep an open mi...

12/04/2018

Our website was due for some love, what do you think of the recent updates? We value your feedback! www.nutritionforlifeinc.com

11/20/2018

Wishing all a joyful, peaceful Thanksgiving in today's newsletter. We are grateful for each and every one of your journeys to good health. https://bit.ly/2R0kzM4

We are grateful for the privilege of working with so many people, with a variety of concerns. We are glad to walk alongside all who are working on their projects, thankful for progress made with gastrointestinal tract function (thrilled to see how many say that they feel 80% improvement or more), re...

11/20/2018

What/who are you feeling thankful for as we kick off this holiday week?

10/01/2018

Nearly two dozen countries border the Mediterranean Sea, so it’s not surprising that fish and seafood feature prominently in the Mediterranean diet. Nearly every coastal Mediterranean region has its own version of seafood stew. While variations of seafood stew have evolved over time, many origina...

09/28/2018

If you missed this week's newsletter see below for Body Kindness with Rebecca Scritchfield, RDN, cozy recipes, and recent articles of interest.

Happy Autumn! https://bit.ly/2NOV0zS

Many clients speak to the relief of cooler weather, crock pots, and a more consistent schedule. Whether or not anyone in your home is off to school, this change of season often evokes thoughts of transition. We are hoping that there are opportunities, events, and moments in the days of fall to which...

09/21/2018

'Tis the season! Here are some tips for keeping your athlete fueled. https://bit.ly/2O8Br1X

Four key nutrition tips to keep your teen athlete nutritionally balanced, energized and ready to play.

09/19/2018

"A healthy food relationship means being able to take pleasure in food while also listening to the body’s cues as to what it needs and when. As children, we have a very strong innate ability to listen to our body’s cues relative to food intake. As we grow older, this relationship can get convoluted due to outside influences."

For further guidance, visit Ellyn Satter Institute.
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Our relationship to food starts at a young age. As parents, we all want our kids’ food relationships to be happy and healthy. Read our tips on how to build your little ones’ connection to food without fuss.

07/17/2018

Morning all! Today's newsletter covers the value of regular movement, all things summer produce, grain bowls, and recent articles of interest. Enjoy!!

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We hope that you are savoring these days with possibly less scheduled activity and more time for things that you enjoy. Today we are focusing on recipes that make food prep easier and allow for less time in the kitchen. We are also thinking, as always, about exercise.   Many clients initially state...

05/17/2018

This Saturday, I will be participating in the Maine Take Steps for Crohn's and Colitis Foundation with CVwellbeing in honor of the 1.6 million patients living with Crohn's & Colitis. Looking forward to walking for this wonderful cause!

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Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis

05/03/2018

Our approach to eating for normal nutrition, prevention, and managing illness has included the Mediterranean diet since beginning our nutrition counseling practice. Please see the attached infographic which describes some of the benefits of this approach. Hoping that you are savoring your own meals and snacks mindfully every day, allowing food to be a support to the life that you choose to live!

At Oldways, we have long been enamored with Mediterranean cuisine. In celebration of International Mediterranean Diet Month this May—and in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid!—we’re sharing a few reasons why this eating pattern and lifestyle continues to come...

03/14/2018

Please delight in this post by Kate Scarlata, RD. I could not have said it better. I consistently appreciate the way that Kate savors food that she enjoys and is able to do so by paying attention to how her body feels. We focus on mindfulness and intuition along with adequacy of intake and body acceptance at Nutrition for Life, Inc. This approach can bring relief, confidence, and joyfulness while allowing food to be of benefit rather than a negative. Bon appetit!

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I respect, what’s on my plate is my choice and what’s on your plate is yours.

03/13/2018

A quick read for your snow day from LIVESTRONG.COM http://bit.ly/2DowZpy

Knowing what to do can sometimes be harder to figure out than knowing what NOT to do. Here’s a spin on the usual tips, with advice from top experts on things you DON’T have to do (but think you do) to lose weight.

03/08/2018

Are you seeking intentional movement? This week's newsletter hones in on body composition, fitness nutrition, our upcoming mindful eating class, MINDBODY app for local exercise classes, and of course recipes + articles of interest in celebration of National Nutrition Month!

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As medical practitioners, we understand the medical concerns related to excess body weight. The work that we do around meal/snack planning, adequacy of intake, quality of food choices, mindful and intuitive eating, hydration, planning physical activity to promote health as well as to manage body com...

03/02/2018

The Mediterranean approach is one of the foundations of our business. See this article for a great summary of why and what it consists of. Give us a call if you would like to take this approach to possibly affect your body composition and general health in a positive way. We can help you with planning, shopping, and organizing for improved energy, mood, quality of life, and possibly lab results. http://bit.ly/2tiINdh

For many people, being on a certain diet is the norm these days. After all, food fuels our bodies from the inside out and it has the power to heal (or destroy)

02/05/2018

Looking for some soup-spiration?
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Set it and forget it with these crock-pot recipes! These healthy soup recipes are way better (and tastier!) than the canned stuff, guaranteed.

02/02/2018

"Eating fewer calories can do more harm than good..."
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Conventional nutrition wisdom overlooks key biological processes.

01/30/2018

How we find courage in waving goodbye to the scale, local meditation classes at Maha Yoga Center, our favorite articles as of late, and food for your table. Enjoy this ❄️ day! http://bit.ly/2npV0q6

01/04/2018

Say "yes" to food this year. http://bit.ly/2EEwgSW

As 2016 comes to a close and we’re finishing off the last of the leftover turkey and sweet potato casserole, we start looking ahead to 2017. But while most New Year’s resolutions have the best intentions, it’s rare that they all end up sticking with us. In fact, less than half of resolution ma...

01/02/2018

As we enter the new year, let's focus more on nourishing our bodies and less on cutting foods out. http://bit.ly/2CFQrzg

The long-lasting low-carb craze hasn't been kind to carbohydrates, but they're actually an important part of your diet.

12/28/2017

Winter squash inspiration discovered by our dietitian Alyssa, enjoy! (squash + spinach + blue cheese is top on our list) http://bit.ly/2zg9hNe

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12/22/2017

Did you miss our holiday newsletter? Here you will find words of encouragement as we enter a week of merriment, Oldways Mediterranean dessert inspiration and various articles of interest. Happy Friday! http://bit.ly/2kTX4Wj

As the year closes, we are thankful for the many successes that clients have had. This includes changes in lab parameters, sometimes decreased medication and insulin use, improved clothing fit, decreased scale weight, improved physical fitness, improved body composition, and improved cell quality an...

12/21/2017

When guilt is no longer a factor, common sense prevails!

12/18/2017

Best wishes to all as we enter the holidays and end this year, welcoming the next.

12/15/2017

There's no cure for Alzheimer's Disease. The good news? These four preventative habits are ones you’ll actually enjoy.

12/12/2017

If you have diabetes, a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) can help manage the disease while ensuring you get the nutrients you need.

11/30/2017

We love seeing the responses to our monthly question. Some great conversations are engendered as a result. Our offices are full of a variety of interactions!

11/29/2017

Take time to get to know yourself just as you are. You might discover that it is pretty easy to love the one you're with!

11/22/2017

Did you miss yesterday's newsletter? Check out our latest recap on Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics conference FNCE, articles of interest, a healing podcast, and food for gathering. Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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Have some driving time? Listen to Julie Duffy Dillon's "Love, Food" podcast and take the complication out of your relationship with food.

11/22/2017

Save the stuffing for the turkey! By eating mindfully you'll eat less and enjoy it more. Read on for tips about mindful eating throughout the holidays.

11/20/2017

“I’m being bad today, so I’ll have a piece of pie.” “You look great, have you lost weight?” Diet and weight talk is unhelpful for everyone. I...

11/07/2017

November is National . Test your knowledge of how diet and exercise can help with our quiz: http://bit.ly/2zhlORn

10/30/2017

“The cornerstone of treatment of patients with diabetes is lifestyle management. In the vast landscape of advice on diet and exercise, it is important to give evidence-based recommendations on lifestyle management to our patients with diabetes...”

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In this year’s Standards of Medical Care, the American Diabetes Association emphasizes that lifestyle management is the key to treating patients with diabetes, according to a review article published in Osteopathic Family Physician. “The cornerstone of treatment of patients with diabetes...

09/22/2017

"Research does show that emotional eating is associated with higher body weights and more weight gain — but it’s also associated with dieting. And that’s no coincidence..."

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Researchers suggest response could be to dieting or deprivation in other areas of our lives.