12 Year Old Triathlete Races for Her Dad’s Health Cause
So you are feeling pretty good about yourself after running 5 miles. Well, how do you think you’d feel if you swam 1 mile swim, biked 25 miles and ran 6.2 miles … and you were only 9 years old!… Read More »
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!
Join Martha at NYC Women’s Health “Are You Game?” Event 9/17
Looking for a healthy, fun and inexpensive way to spend a Saturday? If you live in the NYC area, you are in luck! Women’s Health (one of my favorite magazines) is sponsoring an All-day Feel-good Festival called ARE YOU GAME?… Read More »
Did You Have a “Hurricane Food Frenzy”?
Did the recent threat of the hurricane send any of you into a food frenzy? If so, you aren’t alone! I’ve still been hearing stories from my friends, clients and co-workers about how Hurricane Irene sent them into a food frenzy. Sitting at home … waiting for the storm to hit. Not much else to do besides eat and drink! Many people experienced out of control feelings with their eating and are just starting to get back on track.
“Back to School” with Your Eating & Exercise
Sadly, summer has come to an end! While summer is associated with eating lighter, it’s also a time that we indulge more …vacations, BBQs, rooftop parties, weekends in the Hamptons or Jersey Shore, margueritas poolside, etc. Many of us have take a holiday from our healthy eating and exercise routines over the summer months. Like our kids, it is time for us to go “back to school” with our health
Waiting Too Long to Eat Leads to Trouble
We’ve all had those days where you go nonstop for hours without a minute to eat. You may not even feel hungry. But then later on, the floodgates open and you can’t stop eating. Nothing seems to quell your hunger! Learn some tips on how to deal with this.
“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.
Why Do Men Lose Weight Quicker Than Women?
You and your boyfriend started a weight loss diet on the same day. He has already lost 10 pounds and you’ve only lost 2? That’s not fair – you are working just as hard. Why is it that men tend to lose weight more quickly than women?
Flavored Vinegars Add Zest without Calories or Fat
Tired of the same old plain grilled fish or chicken? Looking for a way to jazz up your salads, marinades or dressings without adding fat, calories or sodium? Try adding a flavored vinegar! When many of us think of vinegar, we might think of the old standby, red wine vinegar. But think again. There are numerous vinegars on the market with flavors including fig, blueberry
