by Midtown Nutrition | Jan 7, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
BEANS Beans are edible plant seeds. The recommended intake of beans is 1.5 cups per week. BENEFITS OF BEANS Beans are a great budget-friendly source of protein. A 1/2 cup of beans has the same amount of protein as 1 oz of meat Beans are affordable and versatile, and...
by Midtown Nutrition | Mar 30, 2023 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
CAFFEINE Caffeine is a chemical that is found naturally in many plants, including coffee beans, tea leaves and cacao pods. It can also be manufactured and added to foods and beverages. Caffeine is a stimulant, which is why many people consume drinks like coffee to...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jul 27, 2022 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
INFLAMMATION Inflammation is a natural and important part of the body protecting itself. However, chronic inflammation can be harmful and can be a component of diseases such as arthritis, psoriasis and heart disease. CAN FOOD AFFECT INFLAMMATION? There are some foods...
by Midtown Nutrition | Mar 27, 2022 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
AROMATICS —Aromatics are vegetables that deliver rich flavor and aroma when heated or crushed. —Common aromatics are garlic, onions, shallots, chilis, ginger, celery and carrots, and there are others. —Aromatics often provide health benefits, such as antioxidants, as...
by Midtown Nutrition | May 27, 2021 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
GOOD NUTRITION What we eat or don’t eat impacts us both physically and mentally. Optimal nutrition can improve one’s mood, stress level, digestion, and overall health. STRESS Stress can impact appetite, hydration and the how well we digest and absorb...
by Midtown Nutrition | Mar 27, 2020 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
COVID NUTRITION Although there is no cure right now for COVID-19, a healthy immune system may give your body a boost in protection. Focus on nutrient dense foods along with healthy lifestyle behaviors for the best defense. The following nutrients play a vital role in...
by Midtown Nutrition | Mar 10, 2017 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
THE PALEO DIET The Paleo Diet, sometimes called the Caveman or Paleolithic Diet, is the presumed diet of ancient human hunter-gatherers who lived in the Paleolithic Age before agriculture was developed. The diet consists of a little over 50% of calories from protein,...
by Midtown Nutrition | Feb 13, 2016 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
CAFFEINE WHAT IS CAFFEINE? Caffeine is a chemical that is found naturally in some plants, notably coffee beans and tea leafs. It can also be produced artificially and added to foods or beverages. Caffeine is a stimulant and a diuretic. It is not stored in the body, so...
by Midtown Nutrition | Apr 20, 2015 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
JUICING WHAT IS JUICING? Juicing is the process that extracts the juice or fluid content from fruits and vegetables, discarding the fiber. HOW IS JUICING DIFFERENT FROM BLENDING? Blending finely blends food into a smoothie consistency, maintaining the fiber content,...
by Midtown Nutrition | Feb 6, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
ANTIOXIDANTS: BENEFITS & FOOD SOURCES WHAT IS AN ANTIOXIDANT? An antioxidant is a substance found in foods that can help protect our cells from damage, and can also help maintain a strong immune system. Fruits and vegetables with bright pigments are some of the...
