Fast Lane: The Health Benefits Of The Fasting Mimicking Diet
February 28, 2024
By now you know there’s a direct link between the foods you consume, the health you currently experience, and even the healthy longevity you’ll (hopefully) enjoy. A consensus has emerged that diets like the Mediterranean Diet play an important role in keeping your body and brain healthy as you age….
An Uphill Battle: Bringing Down Your Blood Pressure
February 21, 2024
It’s been called “the deadliest but most neglected and widespread pandemic of our time,” by none other than Tom Frieden, the former director of the CDC. In fact, the data show that more than 10 million people worldwide die from it each year. And if you’re an older adult, you…
Pick Up Some Protein: The Benefits Of Plant Protein For Healthier Aging
January 24, 2024
What comes to mind when you think about eating protein? A thick, juicy hamburger? A high-protein snack bar? Maybe a glass of milk? You wouldn’t be wrong. All of these may be sources of protein. But as you get older, are these the right sources of protein for an aging…
It’s Not Complicated: Small Dietary Changes Can Make A Big Difference:
January 10, 2024
You may have started the year with a big, celebratory New Year’s Eve bash, with lots of treats, sweets, and alcohol. But now that we’re already partway through January, are you rethinking how you eat? As we’ve stated time and again, in so many ways you are what you eat:…
To A Tea: Reasons To Be Drinking Tea
January 10, 2024
Chances are, if you’re reading this post at breakfast, or just getting to your emails in the mid-late afternoon, you may have a cup of tea with you. Teas of all kinds can be found in 80% of all US households, and as we’ve previously said, other than water, tea…
Seasoned Greetings: Rethink Your Intake Of Sugar And Salt This Holiday Season
November 15, 2023
Chances are, the subject of holiday meals is well underway in your household. Whether you’re hosting or just a guest, dining in or eating out, you’re likely thinking about what will be in your oven or on your plate for the Thanksgiving holiday next week, along with all of the…