by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 17, 2020 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
CHOLESTEROL Cholesterol is a waxy molecule that is found in food and in our bodies. Our bodies make all the cholesterol we need. Our bodies use cholesterol to make cell membranes, hormones and digestive juices. Unfortunately, cholesterol levels in our body may become...
by Midtown Nutrition | Nov 12, 2020 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
ALCOHOL Alcohol is found in beer, wine, and liquor. It is made when yeast breaks down (ferments) the sugars in grains, fruits, and vegetables: Wine is made from the breakdown of sugar in grapes; vodka is made from the breakdown of sugar in potatoes. HOW MUCH SHOULD...
by Midtown Nutrition | Sep 29, 2020 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
CHOLINE REQUIREMENTS IN PREGNANCY The benefits of certain nutrients, such as Calcium, Vitamin D and Folic Acid, during pregnancy, are well known and supplemented in prenatal vitamins. Calcium and Vitamin D are required for developing bones and teeth. Folic Acid is...
by Midtown Nutrition | Aug 26, 2020 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
PREDIABETES Prediabetes is a condition in which a person’s blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to be considered diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control estimates 1 in every 3 adults has prediabetes. A PERSON SHOULD GET TESTED FOR PREDIABETES IF...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jul 29, 2020 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SAFE AND HEALTHY BBQ –When serving your BBQ, use paper plates, cups and utensils so everything can be thrown away. Keep a receptacle outside so everyone can dispose of their own trash. –Never put your hands in bowls of chips or snack foods. Always use a...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jun 30, 2020 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY EATING DURING THE PANDEMIC It can be difficult to maintain good eating habits during the pandemic. We may fall into mindless eating, have less food available, lack time or motivation for meal preparation, or increase alcohol consumption. Here are some tips....
by Midtown Nutrition | May 28, 2020 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
VITAMIN D Vitamin D is important for bone health, and an important part of keeping your immune system healthy. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and is not found in many foods, unless added by fortification. Some natural food sources of vitamin D are sockeye salmon,...
by Midtown Nutrition | Apr 30, 2020 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS As we stay at home during the Covid crisis, we may not always have all of the ingredients we usually use to prepare our food. Here are some ingredient substitutions you can make. EGG SUBSTITUTES 1 tablespoon of chia seeds or ground flaxseed...
by Midtown Nutrition | Mar 27, 2020 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
COVID NUTRITION Although there is no cure right now for COVID-19, a healthy immune system may give your body a boost in protection. Focus on nutrient dense foods along with healthy lifestyle behaviors for the best defense. The following nutrients play a vital role in...
by Midtown Nutrition | Feb 24, 2020 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SOY Soy is short for soybean. Soybeans and soy products are an excellent source of protein. Soybeans can be a replacement for animal protein in meals. Like other beans they are also an excellent source of fiber: 1 cup of edamame has 8 grams of fiber. Soybeans are also...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jan 24, 2020 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY CHANGES FOR THE NEW YEAR A common New Year’s resolution is to make healthy lifestyle changes. Here are some tips to get the New Year off to a healthy start. BRING HEALTHY SNACKS If you’re going to be out and about for most of the day it can be...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 19, 2019 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
THE LOW FODMAP DIET The Low FODMAP diet is a diet designed to help reduce digestive symptoms caused by IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Research has found that up to 75% of people who suffer from IBS symptoms may benefit from a low FODMAP diet. WHAT DOES FODMAP MEAN?...
