A chill is in the air, leaves are slowly changing colors, and pumpkin is in season! Pumpkin is a popular fall flavor that’s everywhere this time of year. You’ll find it in lattes, pastries, cookies, yogurts, and cereals. But have you ever tried pumpkin on its own? It’s a versatile vegetable that offers an impressive …
Mindful eating is a practice of awareness that keeps you in tune with your hungry body. When you pay attention to internal and external hunger triggers throughout your day, your body is better able to recognize satiety (i.e., the sensation that you are full) when eating. That includes paying attention to how hungry you are …
While healthy eating is important for a healthy lifestyle, proper food storage is just as critical. If you follow safe food handling and preparation practices, you will dramatically reduce your risk of contracting foodborne illness. The four basic principles to remember are: Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill. Clean: Always wash your hands before and after …
If you’re looking to lower your cholesterol or blood sugar levels, achieve a healthy weight, or regulate your bowel movements, dietary fiber could be your answer. Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body can’t digest. While most carbohydrates are broken down into sugar molecules, fiber cannot be broken down into sugar. Instead …
During these hot months it is important to remember to stay hydrated! Adequate fluids are by far the most important nutrient we put into our body. In addition to providing hydration, water has numerous benefits. Water helps maintain a healthy body weight by increasing metabolism and regulating appetite. Water leads to increased energy levels. The …
Although homecoming parades and football games signal the arrival of fall, they also mark the beginning of the dreaded flu and cold season. But have no fear: we’re here to offer a few pointers on how to mount a strong defense against these common illnesses. While most everyone knows the importance of a flu shot, …
We’ve all entered the grocery store armed with a shopping list and an intention to buy only healthy foods. After all, how can we eat healthy and feel healthy if we buy unhealthy? Although whole foods are the healthiest choice, we live in the real world. Packaged foods are convenient and cost less, which is …
The food choices we make have a direct impact on our health. This is true for everyone, especially for older adults whose nutritional needs have changed with age. Our goal with this blog is to provide health and safety topics to help older adults live their best life. To that end, we’ve compiled a guide …
There seems to be a lot of media stories in recent years about food safety. While many of us think we are up to snuff on best practices in the kitchen, it never hurts to have a refresher course. EatRight.com, the website of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, offers wonderful information and guidelines for …