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June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month

June 21, 2017 By Kerry Phillips

June 21, 2017 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, designed to bring attention to the wonderful health benefits of daily produce consumption. And, with many fruits and vegetables available practically year-round, it’s very convenient to indulge in fresh produce. The American Heart Association recommends adults consume eight or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day, […]

Filed Under: Nutrition, Top Stories Tagged With: diet, fruits and vegetables, healthy diet, healthy eating, nutrition

4 More Ways to Cut Carbs and Stay Satisfied

December 28, 2016 By Georgia Lee

December 28, 2016 By: Georgia Lee (Edit)

It becomes more important with each passing year for you to take control of your health and really invest in your diet and exercise routine. As you age paying attention to what you eat, how much you eat, and how often can have a great effect on your health. With certain swaps, additions and deductions […]

Filed Under: diabetes, Healthy Living, Nutrition Tagged With: cut carbs, healthy diet, healthy eating, nutrition

5 Reasons to Eat Your Lentils

July 27, 2016 By Danielle Drake

July 27, 2016 By: Danielle Drake (Edit)

Lentils are one of the first foods to have ever been cultivated and date back to over 8000 years. They’ve been discovered in multiple archaeological sites in Central Asia and the Middle East. Since the spreading of their seeds, lentils have become a staple and traditionally eaten with wheat, barley or rice. In India, lentils […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Nutrition, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: healthy diet, healthy senior diet, lentils, nutrition

What Does a Normal Weight Mean for the Mature Adult?

May 25, 2016 By Delia Tugui

May 25, 2016 By: Delia Tugui (Edit)

Once we get older, it’s equally important to maintain a normal weight, just as we used to do during our early years. Obesity, combined with age-related transformations, can significantly increase susceptibility to disease and may even affect our longevity. A decreased metabolic rate makes weight loss more difficult at a mature age, which is another reason […]

Filed Under: Disease, Fitness, Healthy Living, Nutrition, Top Stories Tagged With: disease prevention, healthy diet, healthy living, healthy senior weight, weight loss

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