The feeding and exercise habits of New York women are an artful weave of the best diet practices on the planet, Daspin writes. Heres the speed version of her philosophy: Eat well, but not too much. Walk like a maniac. Cook at home. Leave a little something on the plate. Indulge your sweet tooth. Dont go hungry. Dont deprive yourself. Eat whole foods; dump anything with diet in the name. Water is good. A glass of wine is fine, too. Here are some more tips:
Eat what your body craves. Just because its 8 a.m. doesnt mean you have to have eggs, fruit, oatmeal or Pop Tarts. At midnight, how about a bowl of granola (actress Christine Baranskis default snack)?
Have fun. If you pick an exercise you like, it will seem less like work.
Olive oil is good for you this is crucial. Lots of people have written about the trap of low-fat diets. Low fat makes you fat.
Always leave a little left over. It can even be small, a crumb; just be aware youre doing it and watch it go into the garbage.
Savor every bite and take time for it. Never eat while in motion not walking or in a car.
Dont always have a salad at lunchtime its not always satisfying. Instead, choose a sandwich, a controlled way to have your carbohydrates, and you can pack in extra nutrients by using spinach instead of lettuce, as well as extra tomatoes.
Skinny Manhattan women dont patronize fast-food joints. Their idea of fast food is a Starbucks cappuccino. Frozen meals from Amys or a couple Boca Burgers are as close to processed food as thin Gotham gals get.
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A smart NYC gals perfect pantry according to The Manhattan Diet
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The Manhattan diet: The philosophy
