Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, and it’s even better if you can eat fresh fruits and vegetables. While it’s certainly better to eat canned or frozen produce instead of no fruits or vegetables at all, some of the nutrients can be lost in the canning or freezing process. However, for many seniors, cost can …
As we age, we are not always able to get all the nutrients we need from food. Our bodies don’t absorb nutrients the way they did when we were younger, and medications we may take can flush out nutrients before they even have time to be absorbed. Certain diseases and chronic conditions may also make it harder for our body …
As we get older, our memory, concentration, and other brain functions can start to decline. This is a natural part of aging, but there are things we can do to prevent and slow this down as much as possible. These can be mental exercises to keep your brain sharp, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and eating a brain healthy diet …
Nutrition is one of the biggest ways we can have an impact on our heart health, but it can also be one of the hardest. No one wants to be told what they can and can’t eat, and certain foods can be so tempting. It’s important to remember though that heart attacks are the number one killer in the United …
Vitamin D can have lots of benefits in the winter, but most of us associate it with getting outside in the sun. However, there are a few key ways you can boost your D in winter, which can help with your mood, arthritis, muscle strength, and even prevent heart disease. Vitamin D is hard to get in the winter, but …
From Halloween until after the New Year, it always seems like there’s so much unhealthy food around. We tell ourselves every year that we’ll do better, but then at a gathering with friends or family, we find ourselves mindlessly grazing on unhealthy options. The tips below will help you prevent overindulging on your unhealthy favorites, but remember, if you overdo …
Food safety is important all year long, but with lots of gatherings coming up centered around food, food safety is essential. Proper food safety can mean the difference between being sick and miserable and an enjoyable time with friends and family. Be sure to follow these food safety tips for the holiday season and after. Wash your hands with warm, …
If you’re an older adult, you probably hear a lot about aging and how to do it healthily. However, lots of people may not know the link between their health and their gut. We know that a healthy gut means a healthy senior! Each person’s gut microbiome, which just means small (micro) organisms in their specific environment, has thousands of …
Eating healthy is an important part of healthy aging, but it can also be overwhelming. Overall, it’s a good idea to incorporate more fruits and veggies, choose lean protein, limit sugar, and eat more whole-grains. Choosing foods with little to no added sugar, saturated fats, and sodium are also a good idea. Even if you know how to eat healthily, …
Eating healthy is something we all know we should do, but with so many fad diets and so called “superfoods,” it can be easy to get overwhelmed with all the information. You may not know what to do or what will work best for you. The good news is, eating healthy is much simpler than it’s often made out to …