by Midtown Nutrition | Sep 22, 2016 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
ALCOHOL WHAT IS A DRINK? 12 ounce beer, 5 ounce glass of wine, or 1.5 ounce jigger or shot of hard liquor (vodka, gin, rum, or tequila). HOW MUCH TO DRINK? The American Heart Association defines MODERATE DRINKING as 2 drinks per day for men, 1 drink per day for women....
by Midtown Nutrition | Aug 19, 2016 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
WHAT IS FIBER Fiber is the part of a plant or grain that the body does not digest or absorb which allows it to pass through and out of the body in stool. Fiber is part of the carbohydrate (starch) food group. An easy way to tell the difference between starchy foods...
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 | Jun 10, 2016 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
MENOPAUSE AND WEIGHT GAIN In menopause, and even before, hormone levels fall, specifically estrogen. This may make some women prone to weight gain, which often occurs around the abdominal area. Besides just being uncomfortable, the fat that builds under the abdominal...
by Midtown Nutrition | May 20, 2016 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
WEIGHT GAIN DURING MIDLIFE We often gain weight in our 40’s and 50’s due to metabolic and hormonal changes, and/or lack of physical exercise, and/or overeating, and/or stress. METABOLISM Our metabolism slows down about 10% each decade after our teen years....
by Midtown Nutrition | Apr 22, 2016 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
ENERGY & NUTRITION Low energy and fatigue can effect daily activities, motivation and overall health. Here are 7 tips to optimize your energy levels through nutrition: 1. Are you skipping meals or going long periods of time without eating? Eat a balanced meal or...
by Midtown Nutrition | Mar 20, 2016 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
ARE YOU MEETING YOUR NUTRITIONAL NEEDS? –Try to fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables (green leafy vegetables, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms). –Limit starches to about 1 cup for grains and starchy vegetables (corn, potatoes, peas, plantains,...
by Midtown Nutrition | Feb 13, 2016 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
CAFFEINE WHAT IS CAFFEINE? Caffeine is a chemical that is found naturally in some plants, notably coffee beans and tea leafs. It can also be produced artificially and added to foods or beverages. Caffeine is a stimulant and a diuretic. It is not stored in the body, so...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jan 14, 2016 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY MEALTIME HABITS FOR CHILDREN 1 – Plan Meals and Snacks Aim for three meals and one or two snacks a day for children. Offer choices from each food group throughout the day so they may get a variety of nutrients. 2 – Make Mealtime Enjoyable Children who...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 8, 2015 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HERBS & SPICES Adding herbs and spices to food is a great way to add flavor without extra fat or salt. Here are some pairings to try for spices and foods. Basil: tomaotes, pasta, chicken, fish, shellfish Caraway: cooked potatoes, beets, carrots, cabbage, turnips,...
by Midtown Nutrition | Nov 15, 2015 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
BARIATRIC SURGERY Bariatric Surgery or Weight Loss Surgery causes weight loss by restricting the quantity of food the stomach can hold and by causing malabsorption of nutrients. Bariatric surgery may also cause hormonal changes that may reduce hunger. TYPICAL...
by Midtown Nutrition | Oct 21, 2015 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
FOOD ADDITIVES Food additives are chemicals that are added to food products and their packaging. More than 10,000 additives are allowed in food. Some are directly added while others get into food during processing, storage and packaging. Most additives are not a cause...
