Foodtrainers’ Blog
Not ready to jump on the MyPlate bandwagon
Did you hear? I realize that everyone’s life isn’t nutrition and food centric but there’s some pretty big news in my world. When I first read the news, on my Kindle as I sat in my in-laws kitchen, I wanted to cue Kool and the Gang. I wanted to...
Do cooking shows make us cook more or eat more?
I received the following question via email: I was at the gym this past weekend and on the TV was Hungry Girl doing her cooking show. I am a HUGE fan of the IDEA behind Hungry Girl, but once you really take a look at some of her recipes, you will find that there...
Better Bread: Why Sprouted Matters
Lisa has a bit more time on her hands with a class-free summer (I should say school-free, she’s pretty classy). She can now contemplate important topics like the perfect (healthy) summer cocktail and today’s query “to sprout or not to sprout”. Thanks for this Lisa.You...
Foodtrainers Five Favorite Finds
This past Saturday I ran the Brooklyn Half Marathon. I could tell you that it was the first nice day we’ve had in NYC in what felt like weeks. I could tell you about spotting Marc a few times during the run and the fun finish on the Coney Island boardwalk near the...
NYC Trainers' Top Toners
Memorial Day is a week from today. Last week I presented my tried and true Pre Beach Tips. The only exercise mention was to exit the elliptical or ratchet up your cardio. For today’s post. I contacted some friends of Foodtrainers for their advice. These exercise gurus...
NYC Trainers’ Top Toners
Memorial Day is a week from today. Last week I presented my tried and true Pre Beach Tips. The only exercise mention was to exit the elliptical or ratchet up your cardio. For today’s post. I contacted some friends of Foodtrainers for their advice. These exercise gurus...
Don't Let Weekend Eating Weigh You Down
When you think about variables that affect our weight, what comes to mind? Portion size? Exercise? Hydration? What about day of the week? At Foodtrainers, my clients keep food journals. Items considered a treat are circled. It’s not uncommon to see weekdays that are...
Don’t Let Weekend Eating Weigh You Down
When you think about variables that affect our weight, what comes to mind? Portion size? Exercise? Hydration? What about day of the week? At Foodtrainers, my clients keep food journals. Items considered a treat are circled. It’s not uncommon to see weekdays that are...
Second Annual Pre-Beach Tips:
Last year (on 5/17 funny enough) I answered my college friend M's plea for help with some Pre Beach Tips. It turns she wasn’t the only one in need of a “reducing routine” and the post was one of the post popular I’ve done.Rather than reposting last year’s advice I...
10 Easy Foodtrainers-Approved Dinners
*Since this was late to post Friday (Blogger down) leaving it up to be sure you have chance to read. Many of us start the day out strong but then our eating suffers by sundown. I asked our Market Melissa to share some of the information from her “Taming Takeout”...
Recipes and Rules
While I enjoy cooking and writing, I especially love the clients who come to my little Upper West Side office. In some way, every client comes to talk about food but you can’t talk about lunch without talking about life. One client, L, came to my office for the...
Body Bucket List
Back in January, a friend forwarded me one of those chain emails. While I delete most of these poems and puzzles, there is one type I like or am a sucker for. I like the questionnaires that asks crucial questions such as “coffee or tea?” or “best meal you’ve...
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