Learn more about the importance of eating foods that work best for YOU, your body, your health conditions. There are great people–like those at Project Angel Heart–who create meals that complement your medications, and may in some cases eliminate the need for some of t …
According to the nonprofit organization Hunger Free Colorado (HFC), 33% of the state’s population lacks reliable access to nutritious food. This percentage includes 7.5% of older Coloradans who face hunger, which HFC says forces them to make choices between purchasin
Older adults have vast experience cooking, eating, and handling food and tend to do a better job when it comes to food safety compared to any other age group. That’s the good news. The not-so-good news is that older adults are also more susceptible to food poisoning than any other
We’re back with another post about essential nutrients. This time we’ll discuss the macronutrient, carbohydrates. Previously we explained basic nutrition information and dove into the macronutrient, protein. Carbohydrates, or carbs, have gotten a bad rap in recent years, with many diets focusing on low-carb choices and foods marketed in the
With more and more emphasis on nutrition and how it impacts our health, there are many terms that we throw around regularly but don’t necessarily understand all that well. Without being a registered dietician or biochemist, there are some basic facts about nutrients that can help us to understand what
You were outside doing a little gardening. You planted a few new herbs, pulled weeds, spread fertilizer, and watered. While digging in the soil and getting your hands dirty did you ever wonder how many calories you were burning? We know that the types of physical activity —gardening vs. walking,
You may have often wondered why you are gaining weight as you age despite the fact that you have not changed your eating habits. The nutrition needs of the older human body are complex because as we age there is a decreased need for calories and an increased need for
Eating a healthy and balanced diet is an essential part taking care of yourself. People of all ages need to consume the right balance of nutrients, but older people may have unique issues getting the healthy diet that they need. Aside from maintaining a healthy weight, eating the right foods
