by Midtown Nutrition | Feb 13, 2015 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
PREDIABETES WHAT IS IT? Prediabetes is a condition in which a person’s blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough to be considered diabetic. The Centers for Disease Control estimates 1 in every 3 adults has prediabetes. WHO SHOULD GET TESTED FOR...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jan 5, 2015 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
TIPS FOR RECIPE MODIFICATION TO REDUCE FAT: Use 1/4 less oil or solid fat than called for in the recipe (for example, use 3/4 cup instead of 1 cup) Use 3 Tbsp of oil instead of 1/4 cup shortening (decreases saturated fat) Substitute equal amounts of oil for melted...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 11, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY HOLIDAY EATING Hectic schedules and an abundance of social eating situations can make eating healthy and maintaining your weight during the holidays a challenge. Here are 10 tips: Portion control counts: Choosing a few mini and bite-sized portions of sweets...
by Midtown Nutrition | Nov 12, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SLEEP, WEIGHT AND HEALTH In today’s world of technology we can track our calories (both consumed and burned), as well as our sleep. With a single app we can now find out what time we fell asleep, how many times we woke during the night, the number of hours slept, and...
by Midtown Nutrition | Oct 8, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY SUGGESTIONS FOR FUELING YOUR DAYTIME BREAKFAST Choose a whole grain + protein + fruit Whole grains: oatmeal, high fiber/low sugar cereal (such as Barbara’s Puffins, Erewhon Raisin Bran, Cascadian Farm’s cereals, Kix, Wheaties, Total, Kashi Cinnamon Harvest,...
by Midtown Nutrition | Sep 12, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
PREBIOTICS AND PROBIOTICS WHAT ARE PREBIOTICS? Prebiotics are non-digestible carbohydrates that promote the growth of healthy bacteria in your intestines–think of them like food for probiotics. WHAT FOODS HAVE PREBIOTICS? Prebiotics include...
by Midtown Nutrition | Aug 12, 2014 | 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 functions, including coating our nerve cells and nutrient transportation. Because fats also provide a concentrated source of energy, too much fat intake can lead...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jul 10, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY EATING FOR ADULTS OVER 50 For adults over 50, the benefits of healthy eating include good mental capacity, resistance to illness, good energy levels, and better management of chronic health problems. Eating well is also a factor to a positive outlook. HOW DOES...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jun 6, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
MEAT LABELING What do labels on chicken, beef or pork mean? Terms like “free range”, “organic”, and “antibiotic-free” are becoming more common, but they may not mean what you think they do. Some terms are regulated under the federal...
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...
