by Midtown Nutrition | Aug 18, 2019 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
MINDFUL EATING Sometimes we eat mindlessly, for reasons other than true hunger. We may eat when stressed, sad, or bored. Eating mindlessly can cause us to lose touch with our internal signals of hunger and fullness. Because our bodies only need calories from food when...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jul 2, 2019 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SUMMER PARTY EATING Summertime is the season of BBQs. With July 4th coming up we wanted to share a few tips on how to enjoy a party and stay on track with your health goals. Keep in mind that you don’t need to sacrifice one for the other. Here are 7 tips: 1....
by Midtown Nutrition | May 28, 2019 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HOW TO STOCK A HEALHY PANTRY Make sure your pantry is well-equipped to handle any eating situation that might come your way; such as, last-minute dinners, grab-and-go breakfasts, or travel-friendly snacks. Having staple food items handy will help make eating less...
by Midtown Nutrition | Apr 25, 2019 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
CHOLESTEROL Cholesterol is a waxy substance that our bodies use to make hormones, to form cell membranes, and to provide other essential functions. However, elevated levels of certain kinds of cholesterol are bad for your heart and overall health status. Here is more...
by Midtown Nutrition | Mar 24, 2019 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SALT Salt is a mineral made up of sodium and chloride. Sodium is found in every cell of our body. Our body uses sodium to send nerve impulses, make our muscles contract and relax, and maintain water balance in the body. Sodium can cause problems in the body if you eat...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jan 26, 2019 | 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 things, including helping our nerves work and delivering nutrients around our body. However, fats are high in calories and too much fat intake can lead to weight...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 22, 2018 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SELF-CARE What is self-care? Self-care is defined as “the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.” Flight attendants define self-care as: “Put on your oxygen mask first, then...
by Midtown Nutrition | Nov 29, 2018 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SNACKING Snacking may be part of a healthy, balanced diet. So you may ask, “What should I eat for a snack”? The answer is what, and how much, to eat for a snack depends on why and how long your body needs to be fueled. First, let’s review the 3 kinds of...
by Midtown Nutrition | Oct 25, 2018 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HOW DOES DIET AFFECT US AS WE AGE? The foods we choose contribute to keeping muscles, bones, organs, and other body parts strong as we age. Eating vitamin-rich foods reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, bone loss, cancer and...
by Midtown Nutrition | Sep 28, 2018 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS) Last year we emailed a newsletter on PCOS and have had several requests for more on the topic. Here it is. PCOS is a hormonal imbalance of women in their reproductive years. It effects nearly 10% of women ages 18-44. With PCOS, the...
by Midtown Nutrition | Aug 26, 2018 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
POTASSIUM POWER WHAT IS POTASSIUM? Potassium is a mineral that your body uses for: Maintaining proper heart and nerve function Enabling your muscles to contract Maintaining a proper amount of fluid in your body Maintaining a proper acid balance in your body Building...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jul 25, 2018 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
WHAT IS FIBER Fiber is the part of a plant or grain that our body does not absorb when we eat the entire plant or grain. Fiber passes through the body undigested, and exits in our stool. Fiber is part of the carbohydrate (starch) food group. An easy way to tell the...
