Chili when made with good ingredients is a healthy dish and not too heavy when you use ground turkey. It's easy to make whether you cook it on the stove or in a slow cooker and is a good source of protein. You can add more calories to it by adding more toppings but if you eat it by itself with maybe some whole grain or fresh baked bread it's fairly low calorie. I found that … [Read more...]
Why You Should Start Blue Zoning for Better Health and Longevity
I wrote a post about Tips to Live to a Ripe Old Age but then watched a five-part series called “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” with Dan Buettner on Netflix. I’ve been fascinated by the Blue Zones and his writings ever since I started this blog in 2012. If you haven’t seen the series yet, I highly recommend it. I’ve written many posts on the topic of longevity as … [Read more...]
Tips to Live to a Ripe Old Age With a Good Quality of Life
No one is guaranteed a long life no matter what they do to stay healthy because either fate, environmental pollution, or genetics may intervene and cut it short. However, I enjoy taking the advice of centenarians to see how they made it to their 90s and beyond. You may have read a blog post I wrote several years ago after I sat with actor Norman Lloyd at an annual 4th of … [Read more...]
The Best Sources of Omega-3s and Why Seniors Need It
Eating fatty fish is recommended in the Mediterranean diet because it is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. It’s especially important for those of us over 50 because it aids in healthy brain function, reduces inflammation, arthritis, and depression, and can even prevent dementia. It can also reduce your risk of heart disease and strokes, and keeps cholesterol … [Read more...]
Classic Summer Italian Bruschetta for Two
When I was in Italy almost a day didn't go by when I had some type of bruschetta. (brews-kay-ta) There are so many variations of toppings you can put on toasted bread. Often it doesn't involve tomatoes but when they are in season, there is nothing better. Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. … [Read more...]
