Ask Martha: What are Some Low Carb Breakfast Suggestions?
Question from Linda: I have PCOS (polycystic ovarian sydrome) and am trying to follow a lower carb diet. However, I’m having trouble finding something low carb to eat for breakfast. My favorite breakfast foods – cereal and bagels – are… Read More »
Ask Martha: How Can I Control My Urges for Junk Food?
Question from R.C: Help me City Girl! I can not control any of my urges. I am a junk food eating machine. I have a very negative self image… Answer from Martha: For those of you who have not been… Read More »
New Years Resolutions: Think Outside of the Box
Did any of you make a New Years Resolution to exercise more or lose weight? If so, you are not alone. These are the most common New Years Resolutions. While I am the first person to recommend losing weight or… Read More »
Distraction Can Cure Your Cravings
How many times have you had a craving and gave in to it? Many times I bet. We all have cravings and they can be really difficult to resist. However if you have been able to distract yourself for 10… Read More »
Interview at a Party: How are the Partygoers Handling the Holiday Season?
Two weeks ago, I gave a lecture on Holiday Eating Tips to my fellow Toastmasters (a public speaking group). Tonight we had our annual Holiday Party at the Galleria Building in NYC. (Yes, that is me having a cocktail second… Read More »
Recover from Your Turkey Day Gorge
Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving! I must say that I didn’t follow my own Thanksgiving Day eating tips – including “overeat in moderation”. This girl from citygirlbites had too many bites, especially of desserts. Yes, that it is a picture of… Read More »
Even Nutritionists Have Bad Eating Days…
I am always telling my clients “don’t wait too long to eat … eat something every few hours … once you get low blood sugar (or too hungry), it is likely you’ll overeat not-so-healthy foods”. I had a client in… Read More »
Question on Muscle Cramps and Mineral Deficiency
Question from David: Why do I get muscle cramps? Are they linked to a mineral deficiency? Answer from Martha: Thanks for writing David! Another question from a guy. I should change the name of this blog to “City Guys” where… 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 »
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 »
