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 »
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 »
Is Sea Salt a Healthier Alternative to Table Salt?
Have you been noticing all the products on the grocery shelves that proudly display “sea salt”on the label? On my recent trip to the supermarket, I was amazed at the huge number of snack foods containing sea salt. Somehow sea salt… Read More »
Top 10 Nutrition Tips for Boot Campers
You take boot camp classes because you want results. So you push yourself through the grueling workouts. But now you find yourself even hungrier than usual and missing out on that extra hour of sleep in the morning. Maybe you… Read More »
Quick Recipes: Chicken with Kale/Feta Salad and Salmon/Avocado
It’s September and we are all back to the grind. Dinner can be challenging on an easy day. I find that most people, including myself, come home so ravenous that the only solution is to order dinner in, wait for the delivery while they have a glass of wine (or a shot of tequila) and take off their shoes. But good news! Cooking a healthy doesn’t have to take hours. Check out these quick chicken and salmon recipes from guest blogger and chef, Cynthia Walt.
Top 5 Food Trends
Want to know the hottest food trends? I just got back from the annual American Dietetic Association Food & Nutrition Expo held in San Diego. I mingled with 6000 nutritionists and over 300 exhibitors. Talk about cutting edge nutrition info and new and emerging food trends! Read on to see the top 4 food trends I spotted.
5 Common Nutritional Pitfalls of Women
Carb cravings, inadequate protein at meals, inadequate dietary calcium, inadequate sleep and not taking the time to plan healthy meals … What do these have in common? They are all frequent nutritional pitfalls of women!
“Healthy” Food That Can Pack on the Pounds
You think you’re doing most of the right things when it comes to exercise and diet, so why isn’t the scale budging? One reason could be stealth calories in foods we think are healthy. While they might be legitimately nutritious, some of these calorie-dense foods could be hindering even your best efforts at shedding those extra pounds …
What is Soft, Fuzzy and Sweet?
Hmmm … many things … but I’m talking about a peach! August is national Peach Month. Peaches are low in calories and high in nutrient content. Take advantage while they are in season! Check out the nutritional content of peaches and as well as some recipes.
