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How Much Water Should You Drink a Day?
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
You’ve probably heard you that should drink 8 cups of water a day. Or drink enough so that your urine is clear colored. You may also have heard that caffeinated beverages don’t count as water and can actually dehydrate you.… Read More »
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All Calories Are Not Created Equal
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
I am a firm believer that in order to lose weight, you need to cut back on your caloric intake. But just abiding to the “calories in, calories out” train of thought can lead to not-so-healthy food choices. So this leads… Read More »
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Is Wine High in Sugar and Carbs?
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Lately I’ve been hearing a lot of my clients tell me they avoid wine due to the high sugar content. Wine is made from fruit, so it must high in sugar – right? So instead they choose hard liquor (i.e.… Read More »
Biting Off the Bulge
Lose Weight … Discreetly
Portion sizes play a major role in our weight. Many restaurants serve jumbo portions – but what about your portions at home? I bet many of you are eating more than you think! An extra ounce of protein or few… Read More »
Healthy Mexican Food at Chipotle
I tend to associate Mexican food with too much grease, cheese and spices (and yes, maybe too many margaritas!) It happens to be one of my least favorite cuisines. I’ve often walked by the Chipotle restaurant in my neighborhood, but… Read More »
Healthy Bites
Prevent Weight Gain as You Age
You’ve done nothing different with your food or exercise regimen, yet your body is changing. Guys have traded in their six packs for man-handles and women are sprouting muffin tops. In the past you could diet for a few weeks and… Read More »
75 Healthy Lunches for Under 500 Calories
If you’re the typical New Yorker, you grab lunch on the run every day. Some of these healthy sounding lunches can unknowingly pack over 900 calories. Or perhaps you play it safe by eating the same old turkey sandwich or… Read More »
Will Eating Chocolate Help You Lose Weight?
Have my dreams come true? According to a new study, we can eat chocolate every day and lose weight. I am a chocoholic so this news is very appealing! So now I all have to do is to dispense chocolate… Read More »
8 Ways to Prevent Job Related Weight Gain
You work long hours, feel stressed out, have minimal time for the gym and often grab a not so healthy lunch to eat at your desks (or skip it totally!) To make matters worse, you frequently find your office full… Read More »
My Obsession with Egg Whites
Those of you who follow City Girl Bites probably have seen previous posts on two of my obsessions - chocolate and Greek Yogurt. After having eggs/ egg whites for dinner 3 nights in a row, I realized I have another… Read More »
Set Your Fitness Goal for 2012
How many of you made a New Years Resolution to exercise more or lose weight? Unfortunately, most us forget these resolutions before the month is over! So why not try a different approach this year? Set a fitness goal. Having… Read More »
Trouble Controlling Your Intake of Cereal?
You pour yourself a bowl of cereal. One bowl seems not to be enough, so you pour yourself another bowl – and perhaps another. Or maybe you are able to limit to one bowl, but the bowl is large enough to feed a… Read More »
Healthy Mexican Food at Chipotle
I tend to associate Mexican food with too much grease, cheese and spices (and yes, maybe too many margaritas!) It happens to be one of my least favorite cuisines. I’ve often walked by the Chipotle restaurant in my neighborhood, but… Read More »
Martha McKittrick
RD, CDN, CDE
Welcome to City Girl Bites, blog of Martha McKittrick, RD, CDN, CDE, a registered dietitian and a city girl for over 20 years.
City Girl Bites will provide you with practical and scientifically based advice to help you improve your health and well being while living on the go.
