Processed Foods
What older adults should know about ultra-processed foods, what they should avoid, and why it matters Fact checked by Ros Lederman Believe it or not, food processing is as old as humankind. Any method that changes food from its original state — whether drying, fermenting, milling, or freezing — counts as processing. But in the […]
Eating for Your Age
A healthy aging diet Let’s face it: Nutrition needs evolve as we age. And healthy eating is important for healthy aging. A healthy diet and lifestyle can help prevent inflammation, obesity, and chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes. These conditions can lead to imbalances in the gut microbiome, which can create a domino effect […]
5 Steps to Cut Back on Added Sugar
Sugar is a hot health topic these days. The average American eats almost 270 calories in added sugar every day — about 13% of total daily calories, according to data from the recent “What We Eat in America” National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The majority of that sugar comes from sugar-sweetened beverages, desserts and […]
Environmental Nutrition: How to Decrease Your Sodium Intake
On average, an American adult consumes about 3,500 milligrams of sodium (about one and a half teaspoons of salt) compared with the recommendations from the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) of 2,300 milligrams of sodium or less per day. Nine out of 10 Americans consume more than the recommended limits, according to a 2016 […]
The Best Diet for Healthy Aging?
Worldwide, people are living longer. In 2000, one in 10 people in the U.S. were age 65 and over, and by 2035 the United Nations predicts that one in five will be 65 and older — with over 6% of the U.S. population over 80 years of age. Numerous studies show that what we eat […]
Healthy Habits
5 self-care tips to help you thrive When it comes to healthy aging, some simple daily habits can help us stay in good shape. No matter our age, eating a nutritious diet, staying physically active and getting enough sleep play an essential role in our health. And as we get older, these practices become increasingly […]