by Midtown Nutrition | Sep 11, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
FOOD AND MOOD What we eat can affect our mood. Here are some ways that our food can affect our mood. IMPACT ON OUR DIGESTIVE TRACT The bacteria that live in our digestive tract (our microbiome) influence the production of the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine....
by Midtown Nutrition | Aug 20, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
INJECTIBLE DIABETES AND WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATIONS GLP-1 agonists (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists) are medications that are typically taken by injection under the skin. A couple may be taken orally. They can help people with Type 2 diabetes by improving blood sugar...
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 | May 15, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
DIGESTIVE DISCOMFORT Here are some tips to handle gas, bloating or irregularity. HYDRATION Drink 8 cups of liquid per day. Inadequate hydration slows digestion and may cause harder stools. Water helps to dissolve fats and soluble fiber, allowing these substances to...
by Midtown Nutrition | Apr 17, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
NUTRITION AFTER SURGERY OR ILLNESS If you recently had a surgical procedure, or are recovering from an injury or illness, your nutrition can help your recovery. Here are nutrients needed to improve recovery. CALORIES Even though you may be less active, your body needs...
by Midtown Nutrition | Mar 13, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
FIBER Fiber is the part of a plant or grain that our body does not absorb. Fiber passes through our body undigested and is removed from our body in our stool. Fiber is a starch. One difference between starchy foods that contain fiber and those that don’t is that...
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 | Jan 7, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
BEANS Beans are edible plant seeds. The recommended intake of beans is 1.5 cups per week. BENEFITS OF BEANS Beans are a great budget-friendly source of protein. A 1/2 cup of beans has the same amount of protein as 1 oz of meat Beans are affordable and versatile, and...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 7, 2023 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
PREDIABETES Prediabetes is blood sugar (blood glucose) that is higher than normal but lower than diabetes level. Other names for prediabetes are impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance or borderline diabetes. Prediabetes is diagnosed when fasting glucose...
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 | 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...
