Nutrition

The New Calorie Math

Apr 23, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
Calorie counts are everywhere: stamped on packaged foods, plastered on restaurant menu boards, and accompanying recipes in magazines. They’re inescapable. And many of us pay a great deal of attention to these numbers in the name of calorie- controlled eating. In recent years, however, scientific studies have cast doubt on … Read More

Spring Into Asparagus

Apr 23, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
The Folklore. Asparagus, a seasonal favorite, whose name means stalk or shoot in Greek, was first cultivated about 2,500 years ago in Greece, where it was used medicinally to treat toothaches and help prevent bee stings. Considered a delicacy since ancient times, this dainty and nutritious spear continues to be … Read More

Gluten-Free Cookies, Crackers, Chips

Apr 23, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
The onslaught of gluten-free foods has been a tremendous help to those managing celiac disease and other conditions requiring gluten avoidance. However, it has also led to misunderstandings for some trying to eat more healthfully. Misconceptions include believing all gluten-free foods are inherently better for you than their gluten-containing counterpart. … Read More

Fortifying Your Muscles and Bones

Mar 21, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
Making smarter dietary choice becomes ever more important as we age because the body becomes less tolerant of junk food and less efficient at absorbing vital nutrients. Of course, we need regular exercise for bone and muscle health, but nutrition must accompany physical activity for the best outcomes. Whether you … Read More

Don’t Be Fooled!

Mar 21, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
Did you ever notice that the least healthy foods are often the most heavily marketed? Knowing what tactics food and beverage marketers employ can help you (and your children or grandchildren) make the best choices. Free Choice? Your food and beverage choices are influenced by many factors, including what you … Read More

Newsbites: Added sugar and metabolic syndrome risk, plant protein and aging; dietary fiber and lifespan

Mar 21, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
Intake of Added Sugars Associated with Elevated Metabolic Syndrome Risk Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of heart disease risk factors. High carbohydrate diets have been associated with higher risk for elevated metabolic syndrome risk, but a recent study supports the body of research suggesting that not all carbohydrates are equal. … Read More

The World Within

Mar 21, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
You are not alone! Your large intestine is home to a whole community of bacteria and other microorganisms called the microbiota. Your Microbiota. Everybody’s microbiota is different, and the composition changes over time in response to diet, geography, environment, age, physical activity, medications, and other factors. This complexity and variation … Read More

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