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 | Feb 24, 2023 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
DIVERTICULITIS WHAT ARE DIVERTICULA? Diverticula are small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system. They are found most often in the lower part of the large intestine (colon). Diverticula themselves are common, especially after age 40,...
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 | Mar 27, 2022 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
AROMATICS —Aromatics are vegetables that deliver rich flavor and aroma when heated or crushed. —Common aromatics are garlic, onions, shallots, chilis, ginger, celery and carrots, and there are others. —Aromatics often provide health benefits, such as antioxidants, as...
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 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 | 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...
by Midtown Nutrition | Mar 21, 2021 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
CONSTIPATION DEFINITION Constipation is defined as having less than 4 bowel movements per week, or straining to have a bowel movement, or having hard stool that is difficult to pass. Stool should be formed smooth like a sausage. CAUSES –Not getting enough fiber...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jul 29, 2020 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SAFE AND HEALTHY BBQ –When serving your BBQ, use paper plates, cups and utensils so everything can be thrown away. Keep a receptacle outside so everyone can dispose of their own trash. –Never put your hands in bowls of chips or snack foods. Always use a...
by Midtown Nutrition | Mar 27, 2020 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
COVID NUTRITION Although there is no cure right now for COVID-19, a healthy immune system may give your body a boost in protection. Focus on nutrient dense foods along with healthy lifestyle behaviors for the best defense. The following nutrients play a vital role in...
by Midtown Nutrition | Nov 17, 2019 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HOW TO MAKE SOUP Soup season is upon us. Here are tips for making homemade soups, and for learning about fundamental building blocks and key ingredients to enrich a soup’s flavor and texture. Step One: Decide what type of soup you want to make, whether broth-based,...
