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...
by Midtown Nutrition | Aug 31, 2023 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
ASPARTAME WHAT IS ASPARTAME? Aspartame is an artificial sweetener which is added to food, drinks and medicines to provide sweetness without calories. It can be found in sugar free gum, diet drinks, light yogurt, sugar free jello, and even some cough medicines. It has...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jul 27, 2023 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SIBO WHAT IS SIBO? SIBO means Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, a condition where there is too much bacteria in the small intestine. RISK FACTORS FOR SIBO Some possible causes of SIBO are: intestinal motility disorders, gastric surgery, injury or structural...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jun 27, 2023 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
BONE HEALTH 54 million Americans have osteoporosis (weak bones) or osteopenia (lower than normal bone size). One in two women and one in four men over 50 years old may break a bone due to osteoporosis. WHAT CAUSES OSTEOPOROSIS? Weakened bones occur when the body loses...
by Midtown Nutrition | Apr 25, 2023 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
COLLAGEN WHAT IS COLLAGEN? Collagen is a type of protein called a structural protein. It is found in connective tissue, skin, and bones, and it helps these tissues maintain their shape. Other commonly known structural proteins are keratin and elastin. Collagen, like...
by Midtown Nutrition | Mar 30, 2023 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
CAFFEINE Caffeine is a chemical that is found naturally in many plants, including coffee beans, tea leaves and cacao pods. It can also be manufactured and added to foods and beverages. Caffeine is a stimulant, which is why many people consume drinks like coffee to...
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 | Jan 26, 2023 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
STRATEGIES FOR A HEALTHY NEW YEAR PLAN/PRE-PACK HEALTHY SNACKS If you’re going to be out and about for most of the day, or have a long day in an office where food choices are limited, bringing along healthy snacks, like dried fruit and nuts, a protein bar with at...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 28, 2022 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS Protein powders, pre-made shakes and protein bars can be used for a variety of reasons: weight loss, weight gain, sports performance, building muscle mass, or general health and wellness. PROTEIN SOURCES Whey protein (derived from milk) is a very...
by Midtown Nutrition | Nov 29, 2022 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
KIDNEY STONES WHAT ARE KIDNEY STONES Kidney stones are made of crystalized minerals that can accumulate inside your kidneys. The most common types are calcium oxalate stones (80%) and uric acid stones. If the stone becomes large enough it can cause damage to your...
