by Robert Howard | Jul 24, 2025 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
THE MIND DIET The MIND diet stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. It combines the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet to create a diet that may improve brain health and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other mental...
by Midtown Nutrition | May 27, 2025 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
TIPS FOR SAVING MONEY —-Once a week, put aside time to think about the week ahead and plan out some meals in advance. Take inventory of what you already have on hand and then add the missing ingredients to your grocery list. —-Meat and seafood are often the most...
by Midtown Nutrition | Apr 24, 2025 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
EIGHT TIPS FOR PICKY EATERS Picky Eating means eating a limited variety of foods, refusing to try new foods, strong preferences for certain foods, or aversions to certain foods. Picky eating occurs most frequently between the ages of 2-4 years old and can be a normal...
by Midtown Nutrition | Mar 18, 2025 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
ADULT PROTEIN NEEDS Protein is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in building and repairing tissues, producing enzymes and hormones, and supporting overall health. The amount you need varies depending on your age, activity level, and more. GRAMS AND...
by Midtown Nutrition | Feb 18, 2025 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
PROCESSED FOOD Processed food refers to any food that has been changed from its original form. Cutting, washing, pasteurizing, dehydrating and packaging are all forms of food processing. Adding preservatives to lengthen the shelf life of a food is also a type of food...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jan 23, 2025 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SOME GOALS FOR 2025 Make the most of your health goals during 2025. Here are some goals to consider. ESTABLISH A ROUTINE. Be consistent. One way to kick start your 2025 goals is to create a schedule and set reminders on your phone, calendar, or planner. TRACK YOUR...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 11, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SEVEN WAYS TO STOP OVEREATING 1–Going too long without eating may increase your likelihood to overeat your next meal. If so, try not to skip meals or planned snacks. 2–Eating when you are not hungry can lead to overeating. Therefore, try to determine if...
by Midtown Nutrition | Nov 11, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
PLANT-BASED DIETS Plant based diets may have health benefits, such as reducing cholesterol, and the potential to make a positive impact on the environment. TYPES OF PLANT-BASED DIETS 1) Lacto-Ovo-Pescatarian diet includes dairy, eggs and seafood. 2) Lacto-Ovo diet...
by Midtown Nutrition | Oct 16, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY EATING OVER 50 When reaching 50 years old metabolism slows and energy needs decline so it’s important to eat a healthy diet. The benefits of eating healthy include boosting immune response, good energy levels, optimal mental health, and better management...
by Midtown Nutrition | Sep 11, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
FOOD AND MOOD What we eat can affect our mood. Here are some ways that our food can affect our mood. IMPACT ON OUR DIGESTIVE TRACT The bacteria that live in our digestive tract (our microbiome) influence the production of the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine....
by Midtown Nutrition | Aug 20, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
INJECTIBLE DIABETES AND WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATIONS GLP-1 agonists (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists) are medications that are typically taken by injection under the skin. A couple may be taken orally. They can help people with Type 2 diabetes by improving blood sugar...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jul 17, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SEVEN HEALTHY SUMMER TREATS FROZEN GRAPES DRINK Ingredients: Grapes Instructions: Pair frozen grapes in sugar-free or plain seltzer water to make a mocktail spritz. WATERMELON SORBET Ingredients: Watermelon, lime juice, mint leaves. Instructions: Blend watermelon and...
