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Processed Foods

A grocery store employee helps an older woman in a teal shirt read the nutrition label on a box of food.

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 […]

Power of Purees

A chef pipes an orange puree onto a plate in a line of similar plates.

The art of pureed food — and other food modifications — to meet special dietary needs Eating should be a pleasure, but for some people this basic necessity becomes a chore. Local chefs are turning to more options — such as small bites and pureed foods — to make mealtime enjoyable again. Wm. Charlie Brown, […]

Healthy Habits

Healthy Habits: 5 self-care tips to help you thrive

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 […]