Articles On:healthy foods

October 3, 2022

Non-Alcoholic Adult Drinks, Adaptogen Style

Seniors Guide writer Kari Smith examines the growing category of non-alcoholic adult drinks, with a ...

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women having cocktails or mocktails at an art gallery. Photo by Katarzyna Bialasiewicz, Dreamstime. Seniors Guide examines non-alcoholic adult drinks, esp. functional beverages using adaptogens and nootropics to provide wellness benefits.
September 30, 2022

How to Get Enough Iron for Your Health

Matthew Kadey of Environmental Nutrition discusses the importance of iron to a healthy body, why ...

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Foods that are full of nutritional iron, like beef and plants. Many face iron deficiency anemia, but you can get enough iron from supplements as well as animal-based and plant-based foods. Here's how.
September 16, 2022

5 Foods for Better Sleep (Besides Chamomile Tea)

Even if you understand the importance of sleep, sometimes a good night of zzz’s can ...

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happy man waking up in bed after good night of sleep Motortion Dreamstime. Though important, a good night of zzz’s can be elusive. If you want to avoid medications, these five foods for better sleep can help.
September 6, 2022

The Healthiest Fruits

Teresa Fung, MS, RD, ScD, of Harvard Health Blog, examines the healthiest fruits to include ...

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cut fruits in a bowl. Photo by Ludmila Kapustkina, Dreamstime. Harvard Health Blog examines the healthiest fruits for our diets and their healthiest forms: juices, frozen, fresh, dried, or organic.
August 19, 2022

6 Nutritional Benefits of Beets That Can’t Be Beat

Beets, a vibrant, earthy root offers important nutritional benefits. The benefits of beets include boosting ...

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Benefits of beets (beetroots) include boosting brain, kidney and liver health, improving exercise performance, reducing inflammation, etc.
August 18, 2022

The Importance of Hydration for Seniors

Seniors Guide examines the critical and sometimes-overlooked issue of hydration for seniors. The natural aging ...

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woman drinking water outside. Syda Productions, Dreamstime. Natural aging, medications, and dementia increase dehydration issues. SG looks at the problem and offers solutions for hydration for seniors.
August 11, 2022

Roasted Tomato Soup and Tomatillo Salsa

Award-winning cookbook author JeanMarie Brownson suggests two tomato recipes perfect for reaping the bounty of ...

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bowl of tomato soup, surrounded by fresh tomatoes and basil. Image by Inga Nielsen, Dreamstime. Two recipes for tomato season: Fresh Roasted Tomato Soup with Roasted Garlic plus Tomatillo Salsa, which can be used to top the tomato soup.
August 5, 2022

Bioflavonoids in Your Diet: What, Why, and How

Dietitian Densie Webb of Environmental Nutrition looks at bioflavonoids: what they are, how they affect ...

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three seniors with baskets of produce - photo by Anna Griessel, Dreamstime. A look at bioflavonoids: what they are, how they affect health, and how to include them in a daily diet – including bioflavonoid supplements.
August 3, 2022

Tips for Healthy Frozen Treats

Summertime increases our cravings for ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, and other icy cold desserts ...

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Summer is peak time for ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, and other icy cold desserts and snacks. Follow these tips for healthy frozen treats.
July 29, 2022

Pros and Cons of Artificial Sweeteners

Howard LeWine, M.D., of Harvard Health Publishing, looks at the benefits of artificial sweeteners (such ...

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man putting an artificial sweetener in his cup of tea. Photo by Monika Wisniewska, Dreamstime. Seniors Guide looks at the benefits of artificial sweeteners like saccharin, aspartame, stevia, etc. for weight loss – and at possible risks.