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Stevia: The Sweet choice for Seniors

April 19, 2017 By Kristen Polito

April 19, 2017 By: Kristen Polito (Edit)

From coarse granules, to liquid drops, and packets of fine powder, various versions of stevia seem to be available just about everywhere these days.  If you aren’t familiar with the sweet stuff, here’s a quick run-down: The stevia plant (stevia rebaudiana) produces sweet-tasting, calorie-free leaves which can be crushed or dried to sweeten foods and […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Nutrition, Top Stories Tagged With: diabetes, diabetic, Stevia, stevia sweetener, sugar alternative, sweetener

The Benefits of Gardening for Seniors

March 15, 2017 By Kristen Polito

March 15, 2017 By: Kristen Polito (Edit)

Gardening is one of the most satisfying and therapeutic activities a senior adult can tackle independently.  Many can enjoy the satisfaction of creating something from virtually nothing.  What begin as tiny seeds which germinate into something that’s living and bearing edibles is almost tantamount to magic.  Planting vegetables and flowers is an exciting activity, regardless […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Mental Health, Top Stories Tagged With: gardening, gardening for seniors, healthy living, mental health

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