by Midtown Nutrition | Oct 27, 2023 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
MENOPAUSE During menopause a woman’s body will undergo hormonal changes. When estrogen levels decline a woman will be more susceptible to weight gain, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, bone loss and mood fluctuations. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle,...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 28, 2022 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS Protein powders, pre-made shakes and protein bars can be used for a variety of reasons: weight loss, weight gain, sports performance, building muscle mass, or general health and wellness. PROTEIN SOURCES Whey protein (derived from milk) is a very...
by Midtown Nutrition | Nov 22, 2021 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
10 TIPS FOR BALANCED HOLIDAY EATING 1. Start with a vegetable: Starting meals with a vegetable-based soup or salad can help fill us up earlier in the meal. Try to make vegetables half of your plate. 2. Enjoy your favorite foods: Choose foods you really love. Eat...
by Midtown Nutrition | Oct 26, 2021 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
NUTRITION FOR RUNNERS Your body needs adequate fuel from food to power your muscles and keep you energized while running. But what and how much each runner needs depends on the length of your run, the timing of your previous meal or snack, and your body’s own, unique...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jul 26, 2021 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HELPFUL TRACKING APPS WEIGHT MANAGEMENT—CALORIE COUNTERS My Fitness Pal –website: myfitnesspal.com –also has app for smartphones/tablets –daily food log and calorie tracker –stores commonly consumed foods & recipes to make data entering...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jan 24, 2020 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY CHANGES FOR THE NEW YEAR A common New Year’s resolution is to make healthy lifestyle changes. Here are some tips to get the New Year off to a healthy start. BRING HEALTHY SNACKS If you’re going to be out and about for most of the day it can be...
by Midtown Nutrition | Apr 25, 2019 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
CHOLESTEROL Cholesterol is a waxy substance that our bodies use to make hormones, to form cell membranes, and to provide other essential functions. However, elevated levels of certain kinds of cholesterol are bad for your heart and overall health status. Here is more...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 22, 2018 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SELF-CARE What is self-care? Self-care is defined as “the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.” Flight attendants define self-care as: “Put on your oxygen mask first, then...
by Midtown Nutrition | Apr 9, 2018 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
RUNNING AND NUTRITION As the weather gets nicer, and more New York area runners are hitting the streets, one frequent question is: “What’s the best thing to eat before I run?” And the answer is: “it depends”. Your body needs adequate fuel from food to...
by Midtown Nutrition | Mar 18, 2018 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
Hypertension (HTN) is the medical term for high blood pressure, which is when the heart is working harder than normal to pump blood throughout the body. You usually cannot feel high blood pressure, so it is often referred to as “the silent killer”. Often people are...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 20, 2017 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY HOLIDAY EATING SIZE MATTERS By choosing mini and bite-sized portions of your favorite treats you can reduce total fat and calories. When at a holiday meal or party, take time to survey all of the food available. Then fill up your plate, just once, with small...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 18, 2016 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HOW TO AVOID HOLIDAY WEIGHT GAIN START THE DAY OFF WITH EXERCISE Exercising in the morning can help ensure healthier behaviors during the day. If you exercise in the morning, you will not only tend to move more the rest of the day, but you also are more likely to...
