by mg_user | Jul 19, 2013 | Nutrition & Recipes
Summer is upon us, which means that it’s hot, humid, and your perspiration rate is at its highest. And the more you sweat, the more likely you are to experience symptoms of dehydration if you’re elderly. Staying well-hydrated is important year-round, but especially...
by mg_user | Jul 10, 2013 | Nutrition & Recipes
According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the number one leading cause of deaths in the United States. It’s very important for all people, especially over the age of 65, to get their cholesterol levels under control to decrease their risks...
by mg_user | Jun 21, 2013 | Nutrition & Recipes
From the time that you were a child, you’ve probably been told that it’s good to have strong healthy bones. Osteoporosis is a disease that makes your bones weak and fragile and unfortunately, it affects us as we age. Often times osteoporosis can go undetected until...
by mg_user | May 24, 2013 | Nutrition & Recipes
It’s hard not to love Mexican food–the spicy, cheesy, creamy or crunchy goodness with every bite can just be too good to resist! But because Mexican food is often fried or topped with cheese it contains high amounts of sodium and saturated fat. According to the...
by mg_user | Apr 30, 2013 | Nutrition & Recipes
Tomatoes are a very overlooked everyday food. You might eat them on sandwich or in your salad, but there are many heart healthy benefits to eating tomatoes. Just one serving of ripe raw tomatoes is packed full of Vitamins A, C, K, B6, folate, potassium thiamin,...