Do You Get Hungry after Drinking?

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It happened again last night … my “post cocktail munchie syndrome”. I met a friend for dinner and of course, a few drinks (two to be exact). We ate a lot of sushi and sashimi and I was full. But… Read More »

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Confessions of a Dietitian: Flavored Workouts

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Read this great post from my colleague, Tracy Northam, on her struggles with exercise. I have a confession. I am a dietitian, and I am human.  It may shock some people that not all dietitians eat perfectly all of the… Read More »

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Super Bowl Sunday Food/BoozeTips

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Chances are that most of you are gearing up for the big game this Sunday. Go Giants! And of course, beer and snacks go along with watching football.  Read on to learn tips to moderate your intake this day. You can easily consume over… Read More »

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Lose Weight … Discreetly

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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 »

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My Obsession with Egg Whites

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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 »

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Set Your Fitness Goal for 2012

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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 »

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Trouble Controlling Your Intake of Cereal?

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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 »

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Think Twice Before You Grab That Treat

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The holiday season is filled with tempting treats! How many of you find yourself grabbing a holiday cookie here or an extra glass of bubbly there as you tell yourself it’s not a big deal … you can burn off the… Read More »

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Read About My Midnight Nut Frenzy

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Even nutritionists lose control of their intake of certain foods. This week I ended up going “nuts over nuts”! It all started with my quest to sample new food products so I could share the info with my clients and readers… Read More »

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Healthy Mexican Food at Chipotle

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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 »

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