The holidays may look a little different this year. Many are having smaller celebrations, and hoping to safely enjoy seeing a few friends and family. But no matter how you are celebrating, if you or your loved ones have diabetes, there’s no reason you can’t enjoy classic holiday foods with these healthy recipes. Thanksgiving dinner features classic holiday foods like…
Maintaining good nutrition during cold weather months can boost immunity and help provide seniors with much-needed nutrients to ward off ailments that often come with this season. A healthy immune system is better able to fight germs and viruses and can even help prevent infection. Preparing healthy recipes that are easy for seniors to eat can help keep seniors healthy…
When it comes to awareness about salt consumption, most of us know that consuming too much salt (sodium) can hurt our health. But does this automatically lead to us consuming a safe amount of salt? In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 90 percent of Americans eat too much salt. “Too much sodium raises blood…
In the two years since retirement, Regina has gained 15 pounds. When her doctor cautioned her about the weight gain at her last checkup, Regina said, “I don’t understand how I’ve gained so much! Now that I’m not sitting at a desk all day, I get out more and am more active. I must have a thyroid problem.”But when her…
