The most common philosophies regarding holiday eating seem to fall into one of two extremes: 1) Tis the season! Eat whatever you want -- then start a new diet in January! 2) None of that delicious food is worth it. Don't eat any of the rich / …
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Sensible Nutrition for Senior Adults
Nutrition needs change as as we age. As an older adult, nutrition can affect appetite, immunity, energy, bone health, and memory. While good nutrition won't prevent the signs of aging, it can certainly help us age better. Besides just plain …
The Problem with Counting Calories
We can talk all day about the best way to lose weight, but it essentially boils down to boring math. If calorie input is greater than energy output, we gain weight; if the reverse is true, we lose weight. Argue if you want about carbs/fat ratio, …
Mindful Eating: What is it and why try it?
Let's chat about a little nutrition trick called "mindful eating." Of course this means eating, mindfully. To elaborate on that a bit, it's making a point to slow down and appreciate what we're eating; it's learning to listen to our body's cues …