Footlose Old-timer
Too much or too little of anything is a dangerous thing… Think about this: one in three elderly Americans admitted to hospitals each year do not have access to proper nutrition. The number is both alarming and embarrassing because it is happening in a country of abundance, not scarcity. If there is anything the U.S….
The life expectancy of Americans in 2018 was 76 years old for men and 81 for women. Compared to those in 1990 which was 47 and 49, respectively, this is a great longevity improvement. Many factors came into play to make this happen. For one, advances in medicine have made people healthier. Then their socioeconomic…
Preparing meals is not just to appease hunger, but to serve a nobler purpose. The food you prepare defines you over the long haul – either glum and sickly or bouncy and healthy. In meals preparation, always think nourishment, not just to fill an empty stomach. Your health and well-being depend on it.
Before knocking yourself crazy for a sensible answer, you should know what a “balanced diet” is. We’ve been hearing this phrase since our elementary grades but never got a good grip on it. A “balanced diet” is a diet that gives your body the necessary nutrients to function properly.
Do you recycle food leftovers? I do as well as you. It is convenient and economical, especially if you are a live-alone senior living on a tight budget. But there are trade-offs. Reheated foods taste differently and there are potential health risks if not done well. The change in taste is unavoidable, but the health…
“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are,” Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, 18th-century French lawyer, cum epicure, and gastronome. It’s been a long time since he said those words, but it was as true then as it is now. The increasing problem of obesity and chronic diseases more than says it all.