by Midtown Nutrition | May 15, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
METABOLISM Your Metabolic Rate is how fast your body burns energy and will impact your ability to gain or lose weight. Here are some facts about metabolism: 1) Age- After the age of 30 one’s metabolism typically will start to slow down. This is partially due to the...
by Midtown Nutrition | Apr 4, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
GUIDE TO FREE OR LOW COST EXERCISE IN NYC You should do some type of aerobic activity for at least 150 minutes per week, spread out over at least 3 days, for at least 10 minutes at a time. There are many things you can do at no cost such as taking a brisk walk,...
by Midtown Nutrition | Mar 6, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
NUTRITION AND SLEEP For the majority of adults, it is recommended that you sleep between 7 to 9 hours a night. Sleep is as important for your health as eating a healthy diet and exercise. Not getting enough sleep can lead to serious health problems like unwanted...
by Midtown Nutrition | Feb 6, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
ANTIOXIDANTS: BENEFITS & FOOD SOURCES WHAT IS AN ANTIOXIDANT? An antioxidant is a substance found in foods that can help protect our cells from damage, and can also help maintain a strong immune system. Fruits and vegetables with bright pigments are some of the...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jan 10, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
POST HOLIDAY DIET AND EXERCISE TIPS Happy New Year! Was one of your resolutions eating healthy and exercising? The key is to pick a few small, manageable steps. HOW CAN YOU LOSE WEIGHT SAFELY THIS YEAR? Here are a few tips: Eat vegetables first. Start meals with a...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 17, 2013 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids? Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat. Polyunsaturated fats, along with monounsaturated fats, are considered healthy for us. Omega-3 fatty acids are also considered essential fatty acids, which means our bodies cannot...
by Midtown Nutrition | Nov 3, 2013 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, which means the heart is working harder than normal to pump blood throughout the body. In the US 1 in 3 adults have hypertension and are unaware of it. Normal blood pressure...
by Midtown Nutrition | Oct 3, 2013 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
What is Caffeine? Caffeine is a substance that is found naturally in some plants. It can also be produced artificially and added to foods or beverages. Caffeine is a stimulant and a diuretic. When consumed, caffeine is absorbed and passes into the brain. It is not...
by Midtown Nutrition | Sep 20, 2013 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
Fiber is the part of a plant food or grain food that the body does not digest or absorb, so fiber passes through and out of the body in stool. Some of the Many Benefits of Fiber Fiber promotes regularity: Fiber adds bulk to the stool which helps to improve bowel...
by Midtown Nutrition | Aug 15, 2013 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone and loss of bone over time. This will occur when your body does not form new bone, or old bone is reabsorbed by the body. This can result in pain and fractures. Osteoporosis is more common in women than men....
