by Midtown Nutrition | May 27, 2021 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
GOOD NUTRITION What we eat or don’t eat impacts us both physically and mentally. Optimal nutrition can improve one’s mood, stress level, digestion, and overall health. STRESS Stress can impact appetite, hydration and the how well we digest and absorb...
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 | May 22, 2018 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SEASONAL EATING Spring is the perfect time to take a new look at your health and well-being. Eating seasonally can be a great start. Not only can eating seasonally be more affordable, but foods also tend to be fresher with a higher nutritional value. And because...
by Midtown Nutrition | Apr 18, 2017 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
ENHANCE THE FLAVOR OF MEALS –Cooking can be healthy, tasty and cost-effective. Research suggests that taste more than nutritional content determines what foods people select. –To maximize food’s flavor AND nutrition quality it is helpful to start...
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 | 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 | Apr 4, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
GUIDE TO FREE OR LOW COST EXERCISE IN NYC You should do some type of aerobic activity for at least 150 minutes per week, spread out over at least 3 days, for at least 10 minutes at a time. There are many things you can do at no cost such as taking a brisk walk,...
by Midtown Nutrition | Mar 6, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
NUTRITION AND SLEEP For the majority of adults, it is recommended that you sleep between 7 to 9 hours a night. Sleep is as important for your health as eating a healthy diet and exercise. Not getting enough sleep can lead to serious health problems like unwanted...
by Midtown Nutrition | Feb 6, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
ANTIOXIDANTS: BENEFITS & FOOD SOURCES WHAT IS AN ANTIOXIDANT? An antioxidant is a substance found in foods that can help protect our cells from damage, and can also help maintain a strong immune system. Fruits and vegetables with bright pigments are some of the...
by Midtown Nutrition | Nov 3, 2013 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, which means the heart is working harder than normal to pump blood throughout the body. In the US 1 in 3 adults have hypertension and are unaware of it. Normal blood pressure...
