by Midtown Nutrition | Sep 29, 2022 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
TIPS FOR SAVING MONEY ON GROCERIES —Read the weekly grocery store circulars. This can help you identify the best deals in your area. —Try to avoid grocery shopping on weekends. There are usually less deals due to more people. —Many grocery stores have their own apps...
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 | May 26, 2022 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
TIPS FOR STAYING HYDRATED Summer is coming! With warmer temperatures, it is even more important to stay hydrated throughout the day. Here are some tips to make sure you are staying hydrated. 1. Buy a reusable water bottle. Not only can having a water bottle remind you...
by Midtown Nutrition | Apr 27, 2022 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
GERD Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a condition in which stomach acid flows back into your throat. This happens because a valve at the bottom of your throat doesn’t close properly when your food arrives at your stomach. The severity of these symptoms can...
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 | Jan 26, 2022 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
VITAMIN D Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is vital for bone health and for your immune system. We get vitamin D when we are exposed to direct sunlight, and from some of the foods we eat. During winter months, and in colder climates, our bodies often...
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 | Oct 26, 2021 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
NUTRITION FOR RUNNERS Your body needs adequate fuel from food to power your muscles and keep you energized while running. But what and how much each runner needs depends on the length of your run, the timing of your previous meal or snack, and your body’s own, unique...
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 | Aug 26, 2021 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
FATS IN OUR DIET Fats occur naturally in some foods, and are necessary nutrients in our diet. Fats help our nerves work and deliver nutrients throughout our body. However, fats are high in calories which can lead to weight gain. Also, some types of fat are not...
