by Midtown Nutrition | Sep 29, 2021 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY DIET FOR SENIORS Eating a well-balanced diet is important at every age, and perhaps more so for people over 50. Eating healthy can improve immune function, increase energy levels, and boost mental sharpness. A healthy diet for seniors should focus on eating...
by Midtown Nutrition | Mar 21, 2021 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
CONSTIPATION DEFINITION Constipation is defined as having less than 4 bowel movements per week, or straining to have a bowel movement, or having hard stool that is difficult to pass. Stool should be formed smooth like a sausage. CAUSES –Not getting enough fiber...
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 | 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 | Nov 17, 2019 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HOW TO MAKE SOUP Soup season is upon us. Here are tips for making homemade soups, and for learning about fundamental building blocks and key ingredients to enrich a soup’s flavor and texture. Step One: Decide what type of soup you want to make, whether broth-based,...
by Midtown Nutrition | Oct 21, 2019 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY FALL MEALS As the weather gets cooler, make your fall get-togethers, barbeques, and other family meals healthier. MAIN DISHES Choose a Healthy Protein Option: –Top round steak, bottom round steak, top sirloin steak, and round tip roast are all lean cuts....
by Midtown Nutrition | Sep 18, 2019 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
EATING FOR A HEALTHIER PLANET 1. Eat more plant-based meals. Try eating at least 1-2 vegetarian meals a week, such as lentil soup or black bean soup with a side salad with one-quarter avocado, or a falafel sandwich, or beans or lentils over quinoa or buckwheat with...
by Midtown Nutrition | Aug 26, 2018 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
POTASSIUM POWER WHAT IS POTASSIUM? Potassium is a mineral that your body uses for: Maintaining proper heart and nerve function Enabling your muscles to contract Maintaining a proper amount of fluid in your body Maintaining a proper acid balance in your body Building...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jul 25, 2018 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
WHAT IS FIBER Fiber is the part of a plant or grain that our body does not absorb when we eat the entire plant or grain. Fiber passes through the body undigested, and exits in our stool. Fiber is part of the carbohydrate (starch) food group. An easy way to tell the...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jun 27, 2018 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
COOK WEEKLY WHAT IS MEAL PREP? Meal Prep (sometimes called Batch Cooking) is a designated time where you prepare some or all of your meals ahead of time for the week. FIVE REASONS TO MEAL PREP: 1. It’s easier to eat healthy, since food prepared outside of the...
by Midtown Nutrition | May 22, 2018 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SEASONAL EATING Spring is the perfect time to take a new look at your health and well-being. Eating seasonally can be a great start. Not only can eating seasonally be more affordable, but foods also tend to be fresher with a higher nutritional value. And because...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 20, 2017 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HEALTHY HOLIDAY EATING SIZE MATTERS By choosing mini and bite-sized portions of your favorite treats you can reduce total fat and calories. When at a holiday meal or party, take time to survey all of the food available. Then fill up your plate, just once, with small...
