Diet and Nutrition

Grilled Chicken and Corn Salad

Summer’s Easiest Meal: This 30-Minute Salad Is Your New Go-To Recipe

Diet and Nutrition

3 MIN. READ

Summer is a time for sunshine, warm breezes, and, let’s be honest, not wanting to spend hours in a hot kitchen. When the last thing you want to do is fire up the oven, a fresh, no-fuss meal is the ultimate win. We’ve found the perfect solution: a vibrant Grilled [...]

Avocado egg sandwich with whole grain bread

Egg-cellent News: New Research Scrambles Decades of Bad Cholesterol Advice

Diet and Nutrition

3 MIN. READ

For decades, the humble egg has been unfairly vilified. With its famously high cholesterol content, eggs were put on trial for potentially raising our own cholesterol levels and, in turn, increasing our risk of heart disease. But what if everything we thought we knew was wrong? A new study is [...]

An elderly woman is frying potatoes in a frying pan on the stove.

For a Healthier You Rethink That Extra Dash of Salt

Diet and Nutrition

4 MIN. READ

We all know too much salt isn’t great for our blood pressure and heart. But new research is shining a spotlight on another vital organ that takes a hit from your salt shaker: your liver. A large study has found a surprising link between how often you add salt to [...]

Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup

Beat the Heat with Refreshing Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup

Diet and Nutrition

3 MIN. READ

Summer days call for light, cooling, and nourishing meals. Forget slaving over a hot stove! We’ve got the perfect recipe that ticks all the boxes: Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup. This velvety smooth soup is not only incredibly refreshing but also packed with health benefits tailored for seniors, and the [...]

Powder of turmeric, cinnamon and ginger

Navigating the Health Benefits of Common Spices (and What to Watch Out For)

Diet and Nutrition

3 MIN. READ

For centuries, spices have been celebrated not just for their ability to transform a meal but also for their profound healing properties in traditional medicine. For older adults, incorporating these flavorful powerhouses into your diet can offer a gentle boost to health, but it’s important to understand how they work [...]

An elderly woman who woke up in the middle of the night from a nightmare or panic attack lies curled up on her bed in her bedroom, frightened

Dinner and Demons: Does What You Eat Affect Your Dreams?

Diet and Nutrition

4 MIN. READ

We’ve all heard the old saying: “You are what you eat.” But what if what you eat also dictates what you dream? For centuries, people have linked late-night snacks to restless nights and vivid nightmares. Even Charles Dickens, in “A Christmas Carol,” playfully suggested Jacob Marley’s ghostly appearance might be [...]

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