As a teenager, you may have eaten whatever you wanted without gaining any weight. That may have included tons of fast food and plenty of alcohol. But once middle-age set in, your body’s biological changes and dietary needs started packing on the pounds or did damage to your metabolism. Now, you need to watch your food intake and make diet changes to avoid putting your health at … [Read more...]
Why You Should Eat Seafood When You’re Older
Fish and especially seafood provides all manner of health benefits to seniors. As one of the superfoods, seafood is effective at reducing the risk of conditions such as chronic diseases and disorders. By eating seafood two to three times a week, one can significantly improve their health and keep fit. Even though seafood is beneficial to persons of all ages, seniors, and … [Read more...]
How to Fight Off Flu Season: Tips for Staying Healthy
After experiencing the pandemic we learned much about staying safe and healthy and we can use what we've learned to stay well during the annual flu season. Flu season never takes the year off we always need to be vigilant about our health. Here are a few simple but effective lifestyle changes you can make in preparation for flu season. Try to Stay Active As the … [Read more...]
Why Preventive Healthcare Starts with What You Eat
Your body is surprisingly similar to your car in many ways. It’s important to get routine maintenance done, especially with age. You’ve also got to have the right fuel to keep everything running smoothly and correctly. And finally, the better you take care of it and utilize preventive healthcare measures now, the longer it will last. This means eating the right foods, taking … [Read more...]
Do You Eat Sorghum? If Not, Here’s Why You Should
Monique Costello says equipping pantries with sorghum is a great way to get back to eating simpler, nutrition-packed foods. Wellness chef and former restaurateur Monique Costello is a firm believer in the power of nutrition. While she always thought she ate well, it wasn’t until she started paying closer attention to her diet that she started to feel more vigorous and ready … [Read more...]
