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Healthy Eating

There's an old saying that "you are what you eat." When it comes to healthy eating, this is definitely true. If you want to experience healthy aging, you need to make sure that you are giving your body the fuel that it needs. In this section, we'll discuss healthy recipes, nutrition for seniors and more.

1 year ago

7 “No Diet” Healthy Eating Secrets from Our Sisters in Europe

In the never ending quest to reach a desirable weight, some cultures that are worth studying are the French and the classic Mediterraneans, i.e., Greeks and Italians. When adhering to their classical way of eating, people in both cultures generally do not have…

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1 year ago

How to Stock a Gluten-Free Pantry to Battle an Auto-Immune Disorder

About 12 years ago, I was diagnosed with the autoimmune Sjogren’s syndrome, a chronic, slowly progressive, inflammatory autoimmune disorder which affects my salivary and tear glands causing dryness in my mouth and eyes…

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1 year ago

Do Habits Dictate What You Eat?

So much of our daily life is the result of habits, and we don’t even realize it until we step aside and observe our actions. Eating, too, becomes habitual. Just take a moment and think about how, when, what and where you ate this past week. Then, read on…

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1 year ago

Easy Ways to Save When Shopping for Groceries

When prices start to rise, it’s natural to think twice before buying anything and to begin to make changes where necessary. Many people become quite creative in how they pick and choose what to buy and when. It’s no different when it comes…

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1 year ago

The Benefits of Raw Honey: Good for Your Gut and So Much More!

I believe that it’s always better to get nutrients from the food that we eat rather than from supplements. Naturally, when I recently heard that honey, specifically raw (or natural) honey, offered health benefits ranging from boosting…

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1 year ago

Legumes, Pulses and Beans – Get to Know these Boomer Superfoods

The food pyramid for those over 70 usually emphasize a diet which is primarily plant-based and includes a variety of vegetables, fruits, and grains. But how much do we really know about them? What are the various health benefits and how can we…

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2 years ago

How to Use Spices to Stay Healthy in the Transition from Summer to Fall

Many kitchen spices have warming properties that can enhance your health as the weather turns colder. While they are available in supplement form, use them in recipes whenever possible. Weight for weight, spices provide…

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2 years ago

Does Healthy Eating = Healthy Aging?

Do you have healthy and nutritious habits? Or are you a die-hard fan of those rich foods you grew up eating? As someone concerned with health and nutrition, I have done a lot of research on this subject. I have personally fought…

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2 years ago

2 Easy to Prepare Vegan Dinners that Offer an Alternative to Processed Food

I am going to share a few vegan recipes with you. Though I am not a vegan, I try to make a few dishes during the week that do not have animal protein for good health and economy. I took on a great writing gig a few years ago…

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2 years ago

6 Tips for Cooking Deliciously in Small Servings

While restaurants have adapted and re-adapted to the “new” safety standards, many people still choose to cook at home, leaving us faced with how to make nutritious, creative, and inviting meals for one or two people…

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