by Midtown Nutrition | Jan 26, 2023 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
STRATEGIES FOR A HEALTHY NEW YEAR PLAN/PRE-PACK HEALTHY SNACKS If you’re going to be out and about for most of the day, or have a long day in an office where food choices are limited, bringing along healthy snacks, like dried fruit and nuts, a protein bar with at...
by Midtown Nutrition | Aug 26, 2021 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
FATS IN OUR DIET Fats occur naturally in some foods, and are necessary nutrients in our diet. Fats help our nerves work and deliver nutrients throughout our body. However, fats are high in calories which can lead to weight gain. Also, some types of fat are not...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 17, 2020 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
CHOLESTEROL Cholesterol is a waxy molecule that is found in food and in our bodies. Our bodies make all the cholesterol we need. Our bodies use cholesterol to make cell membranes, hormones and digestive juices. Unfortunately, cholesterol levels in our body may become...
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 | May 28, 2019 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HOW TO STOCK A HEALHY PANTRY Make sure your pantry is well-equipped to handle any eating situation that might come your way; such as, last-minute dinners, grab-and-go breakfasts, or travel-friendly snacks. Having staple food items handy will help make eating less...
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 | Jan 26, 2019 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
FATS IN OUR DIET Fats occur naturally in foods and are necessary in our diet. Fats are important for many things, including helping our nerves work and delivering nutrients around our body. However, fats are high in calories and too much fat intake can lead to weight...
by Midtown Nutrition | Nov 29, 2018 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SNACKING Snacking may be part of a healthy, balanced diet. So you may ask, “What should I eat for a snack”? The answer is what, and how much, to eat for a snack depends on why and how long your body needs to be fueled. First, let’s review the 3 kinds of...
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 | 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 20, 2016 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
ARE YOU MEETING YOUR NUTRITIONAL NEEDS? –Try to fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables (green leafy vegetables, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms). –Limit starches to about 1 cup for grains and starchy vegetables (corn, potatoes, peas, plantains,...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 8, 2015 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HERBS & SPICES Adding herbs and spices to food is a great way to add flavor without extra fat or salt. Here are some pairings to try for spices and foods. Basil: tomaotes, pasta, chicken, fish, shellfish Caraway: cooked potatoes, beets, carrots, cabbage, turnips,...
