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 | 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 | Jul 16, 2015 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
WARM WEATHER EATING TIPS Make your picnics, barbeques, and other festive summer meals healthier. MAIN DISHES Fish/seafood: Grill with vegetables or bake in oven in foil packets for quick, low-fat weekday meal. Try spicy fish tacos, grilled salmon or shrimp with garlic...
by Midtown Nutrition | Oct 8, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY SUGGESTIONS FOR FUELING YOUR DAYTIME BREAKFAST Choose a whole grain + protein + fruit Whole grains: oatmeal, high fiber/low sugar cereal (such as Barbara’s Puffins, Erewhon Raisin Bran, Cascadian Farm’s cereals, Kix, Wheaties, Total, Kashi Cinnamon Harvest,...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jul 10, 2014 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY EATING FOR ADULTS OVER 50 For adults over 50, the benefits of healthy eating include good mental capacity, resistance to illness, good energy levels, and better management of chronic health problems. Eating well is also a factor to a positive outlook. HOW DOES...
