by Midtown Nutrition | Apr 24, 2025 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
EIGHT TIPS FOR PICKY EATERS Picky Eating means eating a limited variety of foods, refusing to try new foods, strong preferences for certain foods, or aversions to certain foods. Picky eating occurs most frequently between the ages of 2-4 years old and can be a normal...
by Midtown Nutrition | Feb 18, 2025 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
PROCESSED FOOD Processed food refers to any food that has been changed from its original form. Cutting, washing, pasteurizing, dehydrating and packaging are all forms of food processing. Adding preservatives to lengthen the shelf life of a food is also a type of food...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jan 23, 2025 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SOME GOALS FOR 2025 Make the most of your health goals during 2025. Here are some goals to consider. ESTABLISH A ROUTINE. Be consistent. One way to kick start your 2025 goals is to create a schedule and set reminders on your phone, calendar, or planner. TRACK YOUR...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jul 17, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SEVEN HEALTHY SUMMER TREATS FROZEN GRAPES DRINK Ingredients: Grapes Instructions: Pair frozen grapes in sugar-free or plain seltzer water to make a mocktail spritz. WATERMELON SORBET Ingredients: Watermelon, lime juice, mint leaves. Instructions: Blend watermelon and...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jun 13, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
PICKY EATERS Although some children readily eat a variety of different foods, there are many who are very choosy about what they eat. Here are some tips to make meal-times easier. ENVIRONMENT Providing meals in a supportive, comfortable, emotionally satisfying...
by Midtown Nutrition | Feb 7, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
FRUITS AND VEGGIES The American Heart Association recommends 2-3 cups of fruits and vegetables daily. You can do this by filling half your plate with fruits and veggies. These nutrient dense foods are a good source of carbohydrate and vitamins and minerals, such as...
by Midtown Nutrition | Sep 27, 2023 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
IMMUNE HEALTH WHAT IS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM? The immune system is our body’s network of cells and organs that protect us from infection by viruses, bacteria and toxins. WHAT NUTRIENTS SUPPORT OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM? A well-balanced diet supports our immune system. In...
by Midtown Nutrition | Oct 27, 2022 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
NEW “HEALTHY” FOOD LABEL Labels with nutrition information, such as calories, sodium and fat content, have been listed on most foods since food labeling was introduced in 1973. Food labels are meant to provide consumers a better understanding of what...
by Midtown Nutrition | Aug 25, 2022 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
LIFE’S ESSENTIAL 8 The American Heart Association has recently updated their 2010 guidelines for Cardiovascular Health for Americans, which was called Life’s Simple 7. The new guidelines are called Life’s Essential 8. THE 8 COMPONENTS (1) Food (your...
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 | 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 | Sep 29, 2021 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY DIET FOR SENIORS Eating a well-balanced diet is important at every age, and perhaps more so for people over 50. Eating healthy can improve immune function, increase energy levels, and boost mental sharpness. A healthy diet for seniors should focus on eating...
