Eating

As the days get shorter and the sun sets earlier, it’s likely you’re getting less exposure to sunshine, one of the primary sources of Vitamin D. In case you’re unaware, Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for bones, teeth and an assortment of other health areas including muscle strength, cardiac…

For many, there’s nothing quite like the rich, creamy taste of premium ice cream or the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of a hot buttered roll. But while your tastebuds lust for these high-fat flavors, your heart may know something different. Despite suggestions that high-fat dairy is harmless to ingest, the reality is…

So maybe your pants are feeling snug or you can no longer easily zip your jacket. Join the club. Weight gain feels almost like a right of passage for those of us entering our later years. And the implications are not only for your wardrobe. There’s increasing evidence that your…

Almost daily, there’s a news story about the latest “research” on what you should- or shouldn’t- be eating. Just opening your fridge at this point feels like an act of bravery, as the expert guidance on healthy eating seems to constantly shift. But, according to real nutrition experts, the truth…

You know the feeling: you’re hungry and think about eating something. And if you can’t get to food right away, the hunger begins to gnaw at you, making it difficult to concentrate or even causing you to feel a bit faint or fatigued. But do you know what real, ongoing…

Food writer Craig Claiborne once said, “Cooking is at once child’s play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love.” For many older adults, cooking is their connection to family traditions, to social engagement and to sharing love and affection with those in their lives….