by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 18, 2016 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HOW TO AVOID HOLIDAY WEIGHT GAIN START THE DAY OFF WITH EXERCISE Exercising in the morning can help ensure healthier behaviors during the day. If you exercise in the morning, you will not only tend to move more the rest of the day, but you also are more likely to...
by Midtown Nutrition | Nov 18, 2016 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
EATING WELL FOR ADULTS OVER 50 HOW DOES DIET AFFECT US AS WE AGE? A good diet keeps muscles, bones, organs, and other body parts strong as we age. Eating vitamin-rich foods reduces the risks of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, bone loss, cancer...
by Midtown Nutrition | Oct 24, 2016 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
THE LATEST FOOD TRENDS PULSES Pulses are the edible dried seeds of legume plants, such as dried beans, chickpeas, lentils, cow peas, pigeon peas, Bambara beans and Fava beans. Pules are a great source of low fat protein, provide fiber, and are rich in iron, potassium...
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...
