by Midtown Nutrition | Jul 27, 2023 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SIBO WHAT IS SIBO? SIBO means Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, a condition where there is too much bacteria in the small intestine. RISK FACTORS FOR SIBO Some possible causes of SIBO are: intestinal motility disorders, gastric surgery, injury or structural...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 30, 2021 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: NO FAD DIETS As each New Year begins, advertisements also begin for fad diets promising quick weight loss. However, these quick fixes are likely not sustainable, and may cut out important food groups that we need for our overall health and...
by Midtown Nutrition | Nov 29, 2017 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
FOOD INTOLERANCE Do you sometimes get bloating, gas, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation or reflux? It may be a food intolerance. WHAT IS A FOOD INTOLERANCE? A food intolerance occurs in your digestive system (your stomach and intestines) when your digestive system...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jun 28, 2017 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
COCONUT OIL Coconut oil has made headlines again, this time the American Heart Association is weighing in. In their position statement, they explain that coconut oil is 82% saturated fat which is higher than butter (63% saturated fat) and beef fat (50% saturated fat)....
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 | Jul 14, 2016 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
MINDFUL AND INTUITIVE EATING Sometimes we find ourselves eating for various reasons other than that we are truly hungry. We might eat when stressed, happy, sad, or bored. Over time, we can lose touch with our true feelings of hunger and fullness. Eating when we are...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jun 10, 2016 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
MENOPAUSE AND WEIGHT GAIN In menopause, and even before, hormone levels fall, specifically estrogen. This may make some women prone to weight gain, which often occurs around the abdominal area. Besides just being uncomfortable, the fat that builds under the abdominal...
by Midtown Nutrition | May 20, 2016 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
WEIGHT GAIN DURING MIDLIFE We often gain weight in our 40’s and 50’s due to metabolic and hormonal changes, and/or lack of physical exercise, and/or overeating, and/or stress. METABOLISM Our metabolism slows down about 10% each decade after our teen years....
by Midtown Nutrition | Jul 10, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY EATING FOR ADULTS OVER 50 For adults over 50, the benefits of healthy eating include good mental capacity, resistance to illness, good energy levels, and better management of chronic health problems. Eating well is also a factor to a positive outlook. HOW DOES...
by Midtown Nutrition | May 15, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
METABOLISM Your Metabolic Rate is how fast your body burns energy and will impact your ability to gain or lose weight. Here are some facts about metabolism: 1) Age- After the age of 30 one’s metabolism typically will start to slow down. This is partially due to the...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jan 10, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
POST HOLIDAY DIET AND EXERCISE TIPS Happy New Year! Was one of your resolutions eating healthy and exercising? The key is to pick a few small, manageable steps. HOW CAN YOU LOSE WEIGHT SAFELY THIS YEAR? Here are a few tips: Eat vegetables first. Start meals with a...