It is now THE LAW in the State of N.Y to post the Nutritional Breakdown of all restaurant foods. My cousin was just in the State and experience this for the first time. The following is her email to me after a dinner at The Cheesecake Factory. “We went to Cheesecake Factory tonight for dinner [...]

I am the first person to say that I love Starbucks. In fact, I’m embarrassed to admit that when I travel to Europe (where it seems espresso was invented) I still scout out the nearest Starbucks for my fix. I don’t know if you’ve been in a Starbucks recently – but they are pushing their [...]

It’s summer time! And with hot weather normally comes outdoor barbecues or dinners almost every weekend! These parties can put a real damper on your desire to eat healthy if you let them. Here are a few tips to help you stop focusing on what you can and can’t eat at the party and allow [...]

Yes. It really is that bad for you! And come on, it always smells WAY better than it tastes. Normally it’s cold and stale – or so salty that you scrape the roof of your mouth off. A small popcorn, buttered (5 cups) has approximately 470 calories and 37 grams of fat. Of which, 22 [...]

If you are specifically going to Wendy’s becuase you want a Wendy’s Burger or Wendy’s French fries here is what I would order: Although I would avoid a burger at Wendy’s because of all the other great options – If you really want a burger go with a  junior. You would be surprised how quickly [...]

With a fast food pizza place on every corner, Pizza has become the go-to “order-in” or “take-out” fast and easy meal option for many. If you’re in the mood for pizza or ordering in because you think it’s easier than whipping up a meal at home, here is what I would order: PIZZA HUT 1/8th [...]

It’s amazing but you can walk away from a meal at McDonald’s feeling healthy and light ( and a little heavier on the salt intake). But the good news is, you don’t have to blow your diet if you’re stuck at McDonald’s. McDonald’s has salads with grilled and crispy chicken! Stick to the grilled stuff. [...]

You find yourself in line at Starbucks and it’s lunch time or snack time — what should you order ? Here are tips: Tip One- Look at the food display and think “what do i NEED” not “what do I want”. Tip Two- Decide if you’re really hungry or if you’re just tempted because of [...]

I get asked all the time by clients what to do if they end up in a stiuation where they have no choice but to eat at a fast food restaurant. I think it’s important to know what you can have because there are good choices – you just have to know what they are. Of course, my first recommendation is [...]

It’s the summer. And with summer time comes cottage time for many people (If not a cottage then some form of family vacation)! It’s really hard to stay on track when you change your schedule, when you’re in someone’s kitchen or don’t have a kitchen at all! Every year – I too am faced with these challenges. [...]