Banish Your Bloat
Do you find that on occasion your waistband feels extra tight and your stomach is distended? Or perhaps your rings get tight and your fingers feel puffy? There are different kinds of “bloating”. One is an overall fluid retention and… Read More »
NY Times Article on Weight & Genes
An article came out in the NYT on May 8 called “Genes Take Charge and Diets Fall by the Wayside”. This article has created quite a lot of buzz. For those of you who missed it, here is a summary:… Read More »
Confession …I had a food frenzy after a few late night drinks
Even nutritionists get into trouble. For some reason, I get really hungry after drinking alcohol (even if I just had a meal). I used to dial for Chinese food at midnight or grab a slice of pizza on my way… Read More »
Question on Chinese Food
Question from Nadine: Is the only smart choice when ordering chinese food steamed chicken with vegetables? Answer from Martha: I get asked this question a lot by my clients. Chinese food is one of the most popular cuisines – both… Read More »
Question on Breakfast Bars
Question from Esther: What about breakfast bars? Are they good choices for breakfast? Martha’s answer: Esther, Good question! I know that breakfast bars are a convenient breakfast and eating them is better than eating no breakfast at all, however many… Read More »
Does Alcohol Cause Weight Gain?
We have all seen “beer bellies” on beer drinkers. Yet French women who drink wine on a regular basis seem to remain thin. So does alcohol contribute towards weight gain? The research in this area is controversial. Some studies demonstrate… Read More »
Ambien Munchies
True story! I am the insomnia queen. In my quest to wake up feeling refreshed, I have tried various sleep aides. You might be thinking that this has nothing to do with nutrition, but read on. One morning after taking… Read More »
Natural Health Magazine Interview
My specialty is diet and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I was interviewed by Lisa Drayer, RD, for an article in Natural Health Magazine called “Weighty Matters” (Feb 2007 issue pg. 53). The article discusses the symptoms of PCOS as well as… Read More »
Weight Loss, Exercise and Your Bones
When you lose weight through dieting without exercise, you may be losing more than just pounds on the scale. A recent study has shown that losing weight through caloric restriction alone without exercise can cause a decrease in bone density. Decreased bone density can… Read More »
Dating…Drinking…Dieting
Dating often means drinking. Whether you are meeting a blind date for the first time or going out to dinner with your boyfriend, it is likelythat the majority of us will consume at least one alcoholic beverage at some point in the evening. Moderate… Read More »
