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 | May 26, 2022 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
TIPS FOR STAYING HYDRATED Summer is coming! With warmer temperatures, it is even more important to stay hydrated throughout the day. Here are some tips to make sure you are staying hydrated. 1. Buy a reusable water bottle. Not only can having a water bottle remind you...
by Midtown Nutrition | Nov 12, 2020 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
ALCOHOL Alcohol is found in beer, wine, and liquor. It is made when yeast breaks down (ferments) the sugars in grains, fruits, and vegetables: Wine is made from the breakdown of sugar in grapes; vodka is made from the breakdown of sugar in potatoes. HOW MUCH SHOULD...
by Midtown Nutrition | Aug 26, 2020 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
PREDIABETES Prediabetes is a condition in which a person’s blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to be considered diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control estimates 1 in every 3 adults has prediabetes. A PERSON SHOULD GET TESTED FOR PREDIABETES IF...
by Midtown Nutrition | Oct 21, 2019 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY FALL MEALS As the weather gets cooler, make your fall get-togethers, barbeques, and other family meals healthier. MAIN DISHES Choose a Healthy Protein Option: –Top round steak, bottom round steak, top sirloin steak, and round tip roast are all lean cuts....
by Midtown Nutrition | Aug 14, 2017 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY SUMMER MEALS As summer winds down, make your picnics, barbeques, and other summer meals healthier. SIDE DISHES Reduce Fat: –Use less mayonnaise than the recipe lists, or substitute low-fat mayonnaise. –Substitute low-fat sour cream or plain yogurt...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jan 14, 2016 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY MEALTIME HABITS FOR CHILDREN 1 – Plan Meals and Snacks Aim for three meals and one or two snacks a day for children. Offer choices from each food group throughout the day so they may get a variety of nutrients. 2 – Make Mealtime Enjoyable Children who...