by Midtown Nutrition | Jul 23, 2026 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
PMOS Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) is the new name for the condition previously known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a condition that occurs in over 10% of women worldwide. Over 50 patient and professional organizations, including the...
by Midtown Nutrition | Mar 30, 2026 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
GLP MEDS VS BARIATRIC SURGERY SINGLE-AGONIST INJECTABLES –Wegovy, Ozempic, Saxenda –Average Weight Loss: 5% to 15% of body weight –Usage: Very high (millions of users) –Pros: Non-surgical, reversible, weekly shots, improves diabetes/heart...
by Midtown Nutrition | Feb 27, 2026 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
INSURANCE & GLP MEDICATIONS GLP medications such as Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy and Zepbound are part of a group of drugs that have been prescribed for over two decades to help people with Type 2 Diabetes better manage their blood sugar. They can also be prescribed...
by Midtown Nutrition | Aug 20, 2024 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
INJECTIBLE DIABETES AND WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATIONS GLP-1 agonists (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists) are medications that are typically taken by injection under the skin. A couple may be taken orally. They can help people with Type 2 diabetes by improving blood sugar...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 7, 2023 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
PREDIABETES Prediabetes is blood sugar (blood glucose) that is higher than normal but lower than diabetes level. Other names for prediabetes are impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance or borderline diabetes. Prediabetes is diagnosed when fasting glucose...
by Midtown Nutrition | Oct 27, 2023 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
MENOPAUSE During menopause a woman’s body will undergo hormonal changes. When estrogen levels decline a woman will be more susceptible to weight gain, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, bone loss and mood fluctuations. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle,...
by Midtown Nutrition | Aug 31, 2023 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
ASPARTAME WHAT IS ASPARTAME? Aspartame is an artificial sweetener which is added to food, drinks and medicines to provide sweetness without calories. It can be found in sugar free gum, diet drinks, light yogurt, sugar free jello, and even some cough medicines. It has...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jul 27, 2023 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
SIBO WHAT IS SIBO? SIBO means Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, a condition where there is too much bacteria in the small intestine. RISK FACTORS FOR SIBO Some possible causes of SIBO are: intestinal motility disorders, gastric surgery, injury or structural...
by Midtown Nutrition | Dec 28, 2022 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS Protein powders, pre-made shakes and protein bars can be used for a variety of reasons: weight loss, weight gain, sports performance, building muscle mass, or general health and wellness. PROTEIN SOURCES Whey protein (derived from milk) is a very...
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 | Jul 26, 2021 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
HELPFUL TRACKING APPS WEIGHT MANAGEMENT—CALORIE COUNTERS My Fitness Pal –website: myfitnesspal.com –also has app for smartphones/tablets –daily food log and calorie tracker –stores commonly consumed foods & recipes to make data entering...
by Midtown Nutrition | Jan 21, 2021 | Newsletters – Emailed Once Per Month
LATE-EVENING EATING Late-evening eating can be harmful to your health. Eating late in the evening can cause acid reflux, bloating, stomach distress and poor sleep. Late-evening eating often includes calorically dense foods that are also high in sugar, fat and sodium....
