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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jun 13, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
PICKY EATERS Although some children readily eat a variety of different foods, there are many who are very choosy about what they eat. Here are some tips to make meal-times easier. ENVIRONMENT Providing meals in a supportive, comfortable, emotionally satisfying...
by Midtown Nutrition | Feb 7, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
FRUITS AND VEGGIES The American Heart Association recommends 2-3 cups of fruits and vegetables daily. You can do this by filling half your plate with fruits and veggies. These nutrient dense foods are a good source of carbohydrate and vitamins and minerals, such as...
by Midtown Nutrition | Feb 24, 2023 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
DIVERTICULITIS WHAT ARE DIVERTICULA? Diverticula are small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system. They are found most often in the lower part of the large intestine (colon). Diverticula themselves are common, especially after age 40,...
by Midtown Nutrition | Aug 25, 2022 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
LIFE’S ESSENTIAL 8 The American Heart Association has recently updated their 2010 guidelines for Cardiovascular Health for Americans, which was called Life’s Simple 7. The new guidelines are called Life’s Essential 8. THE 8 COMPONENTS (1) Food (your...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jul 27, 2022 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
INFLAMMATION Inflammation is a natural and important part of the body protecting itself. However, chronic inflammation can be harmful and can be a component of diseases such as arthritis, psoriasis and heart disease. CAN FOOD AFFECT INFLAMMATION? There are some foods...
by Midtown Nutrition | Mar 27, 2022 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
AROMATICS —Aromatics are vegetables that deliver rich flavor and aroma when heated or crushed. —Common aromatics are garlic, onions, shallots, chilis, ginger, celery and carrots, and there are others. —Aromatics often provide health benefits, such as antioxidants, as...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 30, 2021 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: NO FAD DIETS As each New Year begins, advertisements also begin for fad diets promising quick weight loss. However, these quick fixes are likely not sustainable, and may cut out important food groups that we need for our overall health and...
by Midtown Nutrition | Nov 22, 2021 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
10 TIPS FOR BALANCED HOLIDAY EATING 1. Start with a vegetable: Starting meals with a vegetable-based soup or salad can help fill us up earlier in the meal. Try to make vegetables half of your plate. 2. Enjoy your favorite foods: Choose foods you really love. Eat...
