Food + Diet

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  • Foods that Promote Immunity
    Food + Diet / May 06th 2020
    Foods that Promote Immunity
    Research shows many vitamins, minerals, and nutrients found in food can support and strengthen immune function, including vitamins A, C, and E; selenium; zinc; magnesium; omega-3s; and probiotics. Below, you’ll find some of these nutrients, foods you can find them in, and tips on how to incorporate them into your
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  • Eating Healthy as We Age
    Food + Diet / Apr 06th 2020
    Eating Healthy as We Age
    Many older people lack interest in cooking. Some turn to microwaveable frozen meals, while others rely on takeout or even replace a meal by snacking on cheese and crackers. Some people view cooking as too much trouble for one person. The good news is there are ways to boost the
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  • 6 Nutrient-Packed Fruits and Veggies for Infused Water
    Food + Diet / Mar 17th 2020
    6 Nutrient-Packed Fruits and Veggies for Infused Water
    Fruit- and veggie-infused water is refreshing, low sugar, and delicious. And because it tastes so good, it encourages us to drink more water. You can make infused water in a large beverage dispenser or by the glass, and with so many fruits and vegetables that can give water a flavorful
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  • 11 Ways to Make Our Diet More Heart Healthy
    Food + Diet / Feb 03th 2020
    11 Ways to Make Our Diet More Heart Healthy
    The heart is an amazing muscle. The average heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood each day. February is National Heart Month – a great reminder that we need to protect those magnificent hearts of ours as much as possible.Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the
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  • Why Diet is as Important as Exercise
    Food + Diet / Jan 20th 2020
    Why Diet is as Important as Exercise
    When it comes to overall health and wellbeing, proper nutrition and exercise are equally important. Balanced nutrition and ample amounts of activity have been documented in research to support mood and immune health, provide relief from occasional stress, help us maintain a healthy weight and much more.The Importance of Diet and ExerciseOur
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  • 5 Healthy Eating Habits to Try
    Food + Diet / Jan 16th 2020
    5 Healthy Eating Habits to Try
    With the New Year comes new changes. Many of us will make a few personal adjustments to promote a healthier lifestyle – and there’s no better place to start than with food choices. After our usual holiday binging, it’s a welcome challenge to shift gears. Let’s take a look at
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