Your diet becomes ever more important as you age. Your mind and body changes over time and you may find it harder to digest certain foods in your golden years. Many people find out they have developed an allergy, sensitivity or intolerance to certain foods spontaneously. While others come to realize they’ve always have problems […]
4 More Ways to Cut Carbs and Stay Satisfied
It becomes more important with each passing year for you to take control of your health and really invest in your diet and exercise routine. As you age paying attention to what you eat, how much you eat, and how often can have a great effect on your health. With certain swaps, additions and deductions […]
Top 5 Not-Teas That Help Your Health
Drinking tea can do wonders for your health, especially as you age. White tea, green tea, matcha and fermented teas can help your health in many ways. Antioxidants and other compounds in true teas made from the camellia senensis plant have been found to improve immunity, skin, health, mood, and the risk of cardiovascular disease […]
Top 5 Teas That Help Your Health
Drinking almost any type of tea will likely improve your health in some way. But as you age, the health benefits become increasingly more important. Many teas have healthy levels of antioxidants and other beneficial compounds. But what you may not know is not all healthy brews are actually tea. True teas are made strictly […]
4 Easy Ways to Cut Carbs and Stay Satisfied
Staying healthy and maintaining your weight can become increasingly difficult as you age. With so much conflicting information circulating about what’s best for the body, deciding between diets like vegan, paleo, ketogenic, raw and more can leave your head spinning. But one thing is certain, high amounts of simple carbs can cause problems for your […]
5 Reasons to Eat Your Lentils
Lentils are one of the first foods to have ever been cultivated and date back to over 8000 years. They’ve been discovered in multiple archaeological sites in Central Asia and the Middle East. Since the spreading of their seeds, lentils have become a staple and traditionally eaten with wheat, barley or rice. In India, lentils […]
8 Easy Ways to Get More Protein and Stay Strong
As rates of cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and diabetes continue to rise in all populations, including those over 65, it is important to keep a healthy and balanced diet. More than ever it is imperative to get all of your essential amino acids from balanced proteins to keep your mind and body strong. But believe […]
6 Unbeatable Reasons to Eat Your Beets
Beetroot is typically not on peoples’ list of favorite vegetables, but the beautifully red pigmented root packs a hearty amount of vitamins and benefits. If you’re not eating your beets, you may want to start stocking your fridge with this incredible super food. Here’s why: Improves Oxygen Flow to Your Brain Beetroot is rich in […]
5 Easy Ways to Control Sugar and Stay Satisfied
Controlling blood glucose is extremely important as you enter your golden years. Maintaining a healthy blood sugar level throughout the day can become harder as you age, and poor diet and exercise habits can lead to metabolic syndrome – the pre-cursor to diabetes. But if you are dealing with high blood sugar or just want […]
What Does a Normal Weight Mean for the Mature Adult?
Once we get older, it’s equally important to maintain a normal weight, just as we used to do during our early years. Obesity, combined with age-related transformations, can significantly increase susceptibility to disease and may even affect our longevity. A decreased metabolic rate makes weight loss more difficult at a mature age, which is another reason […]