We all know we should eat our greens. And even though we’ve been hearing it since we were kids, as you grow into your golden years you may be skipping your 5 servings of leafy green vegetables every day for heartier fare. As you age leafy greens and the vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants they provide […]
June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, designed to bring attention to the wonderful health benefits of daily produce consumption. And, with many fruits and vegetables available practically year-round, it’s very convenient to indulge in fresh produce. The American Heart Association recommends adults consume eight or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day, […]
11 Foods That Will Make Your Skin Glow
Even if aging is a natural process, there are certain foods that seniors can eat and enjoy a healthy, glowing skin. Don’t worry, we’re not talking about exotic, hard to find, or expensive ingredients. On the contrary, the foods listed below are always on your local grocery store’s shelves, affordable, and extremely delicious! Are you […]
Balanced Nutrition Tied to Successful Aging
Good nutrition for older adults is especially important. As we age, our bodies process food differently. This in turn can affect our dietary needs, appetite and even how food tastes. Although there may be a natural decline in one’s appetite during aging, maintaining a well-balanced diet is key to successful aging and overall health and […]
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 […]
6 Everyday Super-foods that Boost Immunity
As you age, your body can become more susceptible to illness and infection, and have a harder time fighting sickness. Your immune response can slow and degrade over the years and make what once were simple colds or afflictions very severe. A compromised immune system can mean serious business, but there are natural and flavorful […]
6 Great Ways to Ease Your Stress
Age-related illnesses can be a worrisome inevitability for most in their later years. But with all the threats of cancer, stroke, memory and mobility-impairing diseases out there, it’s important to keep in mind that the #1 killer of both men and women is heart disease. And the leading factor in many cases of heart disease […]
Balanced Nutrition for Seniors
In order to remain healthy and fit, seniors have to take adequate measures to eat right and exercise regularly. If you are over the age of 65, you want to live healthier so you can enjoy the sunset years of your life. Provided you follow an ideal diet with regular physical activity, you can certainly hope to […]
5 Tips to Stay in Shape and Healthy
Losing weight after 65 is difficult, but it can be done. Making good food choices and being active is how to begin. Here are five specific tips to push you toward a healthier diet.