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Healthy Eating Over 50
HEALTHY EATING OVER 50 When reaching 50 years old metabolism slows and energy needs decline so it's important to eat a healthy diet. The benefits of eating healthy include boosting immune response, good energy levels, optimal mental health, and better management of...
Food and Mood
FOOD AND MOOD What we eat can affect our mood. Here are some ways that our food can affect our mood. IMPACT ON OUR DIGESTIVE TRACT The bacteria that live in our digestive tract (our microbiome) influence the production of the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine....
Injectible Diabetes and Weight Loss Medications
INJECTIBLE DIABETES AND WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATIONS GLP-1 agonists (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists) are medications that are typically taken by injection under the skin. A couple may be taken orally. They can help people with Type 2 diabetes by improving blood sugar...
Seven Healthy Summer Treats
SEVEN HEALTHY SUMMER TREATS FROZEN GRAPES DRINK Ingredients: Grapes Instructions: Pair frozen grapes in sugar-free or plain seltzer water to make a mocktail spritz. WATERMELON SORBET Ingredients: Watermelon, lime juice, mint leaves. Instructions: Blend watermelon and...
Picky Eaters
PICKY EATERS Although some children readily eat a variety of different foods, there are many who are very choosy about what they eat. Here are some tips to make meal-times easier. ENVIRONMENT Providing meals in a supportive, comfortable, emotionally satisfying...
Digestive Discomfort
DIGESTIVE DISCOMFORT Here are some tips to handle gas, bloating or irregularity. HYDRATION Drink 8 cups of liquid per day. Inadequate hydration slows digestion and may cause harder stools. Water helps to dissolve fats and soluble fiber, allowing these substances to...
Nutrition After Surgery or Illness
NUTRITION AFTER SURGERY OR ILLNESS If you recently had a surgical procedure, or are recovering from an injury or illness, your nutrition can help your recovery. Here are nutrients needed to improve recovery. CALORIES Even though you may be less active, your body needs...
Fiber
FIBER Fiber is the part of a plant or grain that our body does not absorb. Fiber passes through our body undigested and is removed from our body in our stool. Fiber is a starch. One difference between starchy foods that contain fiber and those that don't is that high...
Fruits and Veggies
FRUITS AND VEGGIES The American Heart Association recommends 2-3 cups of fruits and vegetables daily. You can do this by filling half your plate with fruits and veggies. These nutrient dense foods are a good source of carbohydrate and vitamins and minerals, such as...
Beans
BEANS Beans are edible plant seeds. The recommended intake of beans is 1.5 cups per week. BENEFITS OF BEANS Beans are a great budget-friendly source of protein. A 1/2 cup of beans has the same amount of protein as 1 oz of meat Beans are affordable and versatile, and...
Prediabetes
PREDIABETES Prediabetes is blood sugar (blood glucose) that is higher than normal but lower than diabetes level. Other names for prediabetes are impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance or borderline diabetes. Prediabetes is diagnosed when fasting glucose...
Menopause
MENOPAUSE During menopause a woman's body will undergo hormonal changes. When estrogen levels decline a woman will be more susceptible to weight gain, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, bone loss and mood fluctuations. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, proper...
Immune Health
IMMUNE HEALTH WHAT IS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM? The immune system is our body's network of cells and organs that protect us from infection by viruses, bacteria and toxins. WHAT NUTRIENTS SUPPORT OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM? A well-balanced diet supports our immune system. In addition,...
Aspartame
ASPARTAME WHAT IS ASPARTAME? Aspartame is an artificial sweetener which is added to food, drinks and medicines to provide sweetness without calories. It can be found in sugar free gum, diet drinks, light yogurt, sugar free jello, and even some cough medicines. It has...
SIBO
SIBO WHAT IS SIBO? SIBO means Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, a condition where there is too much bacteria in the small intestine. RISK FACTORS FOR SIBO Some possible causes of SIBO are: intestinal motility disorders, gastric surgery, injury or structural...
Bone Health
BONE HEALTH 54 million Americans have osteoporosis (weak bones) or osteopenia (lower than normal bone size). One in two women and one in four men over 50 years old may break a bone due to osteoporosis. WHAT CAUSES OSTEOPOROSIS? Weakened bones occur when the body loses...
Collagen
COLLAGEN WHAT IS COLLAGEN? Collagen is a type of protein called a structural protein. It is found in connective tissue, skin, and bones, and it helps these tissues maintain their shape. Other commonly known structural proteins are keratin and elastin. Collagen, like...
Caffeine
CAFFEINE Caffeine is a chemical that is found naturally in many plants, including coffee beans, tea leaves and cacao pods. It can also be manufactured and added to foods and beverages. Caffeine is a stimulant, which is why many people consume drinks like coffee to...
Diverticulitis
DIVERTICULITIS WHAT ARE DIVERTICULA? Diverticula are small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system. They are found most often in the lower part of the large intestine (colon). Diverticula themselves are common, especially after age 40,...
Strategies For A Healthy New Year
STRATEGIES FOR A HEALTHY NEW YEAR PLAN/PRE-PACK HEALTHY SNACKS If you’re going to be out and about for most of the day, or have a long day in an office where food choices are limited, bringing along healthy snacks, like dried fruit and nuts, a protein bar with at...