Caregiver Nutrition
Simple ways to boost healthy eating when you’re caring for others Fact checked by Ros Lederman If you’re in the throes of caregiving, chances are your own care is taking a backseat. Eating nutrient-rich foods is the first line of defense for overall health. Yet, research shows that 50% of caregivers aren’t getting enough essential nutrients […]
Holiday Feasting
Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays. A dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won’t harm your overall health Above photo: Food is often a centerpiece of holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. filadendron/E+ via Getty Images By Bryn Beeder, Miami University For many, holidays are synonymous with quality time and long-standing traditions. […]
Clever Cloves
How cloves might help relieve pain and inflammation By Dipa Kamdar, Kingston University (Above image: Jamaan/Shutterstock) Cloves have long been a staple in kitchens and traditional medicine cabinets. Known for their warm, spicy flavour, they’re typically found whole or ground, and as clove oil or extract. But beyond their culinary charm, cloves are gaining scientific […]
Fish Brain
Seafood plays a key role in protecting brain health as people age — but how much do you need? Fact checked by Jim Lacy If you could make dietary choices knowing you were optimizing your brain health, would you? Researchers have spent decades trying to confirm a clear link. Among their best answers so far: […]
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 […]
Blushing Beauties
7 red foods to love, according to dietitians. Love is in the air, so let’s color our plates with heart-healthy red foods. Red foods offer bold and powerful hues, and they come jam-packed with a bevy of health benefits. From soft and crunchy to sweet and savory, these ruby reds contain an abundance of vitamins […]
The Right Bite
Oral health may decline with age, but nutritional needs do not Christine Wehrli, of Naperville, says that her mom has never been the best teeth brusher. Now age 93, her mom can no longer eat some of her favorite dishes. “She loves lamb chops but can’t chew meat very well anymore,” Wehrli says. Her chewing challenges […]
Dementia and Nutrition
9 tips to keep your loved one eating well with dementia When you think about side effects of dementia, eating probably isn’t one of the first issues to come to mind. But for a disease that impacts every area of a person’s life, mealtime definitely takes a hit. Over time, dementia may cause changes in […]
Breakfast Boost with Med-Style Diet
Start the day with the delicious flavors of the Mediterranean — fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, lean proteins, healthy fats — and you’re doing it right. Eating a Mediterranean (Med) style breakfast is not only nourishing and satisfying, it’s important for health, performance, mindset, and the environment. The Med-style diet is recommended by many […]
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 […]