Five Tips for Healthy Dining Out
I Tried to Eat Clean
Eating clean and healthy foods is for the most part, always an objective for all however, we can often become overthrown by our own unhealthy habits. Perhaps you lack the knowledge on which meals to prepare or maybe you do a great job eating well while at home but lose all sense of healthfulness when away from home. Do you struggle to make nutritious choices while dining out with family and friends? If so you are not alone, as countless studies have linked dining out to poor meal choices as well as overeating. Listed[…]
Considering an Adult Day Care?
Adult Day Care
If you plan to have your elderly loved one live with you but are struggling to find a solution which allows you to attend work and engage in activities throughout the day, you might consider an adult day care. If you are familiar with the concept of a traditional child day care where you drop your little one off, go to work, and pick up when its time to come home then, you can also grasp the concept of an adult day care. An adult day care is ideal for elderly individuals who either cannot[…]
Expect this in your 50s
Your 50s can bring upon a-lot of emotional and psychological changes, both welcomed and un-welcomed. You may find you feel or act differently than you once did in your 30s or 40s. So have you and your body actually changed? For most, the answer is likely yes! There are in fact many changes that usually present themselves to those in their 50’s. Listed below are some of the most common changes you are likely to experience if you are in your mid 50s and you should note, they aren’t all are bad!
Brain[…]
Four Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer to the Elderly
The Holiday season is upon us and we hope it is filled with warm and fun memories surrounded by your loved ones! The month of December can be plenty busy as it is filled with holiday parties, family gatherings, shopping and much more however, there are many who will still find time to give back this season . If you are looking for a good way to give back to your community you might consider dedicating some time to the elderly, as statistics show that many nursing home residents will spend the holidays[…]
Does Intermittent Fasting Promote Anti-Aging?
Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is a vastly popular eating schedule used to promote weight loss and other health benefits. This type of eating does not necessarily specify which types of foods you should be consuming but instead focuses on when you should consume these foods. Essentially, there are specific “eating windows“ and “fasting periods”, which are deigned to lead to a lower caloric intake thus, resulting in weigh loss however, some research suggests that weight loss is not the only benefit here! Many studies have found that intermittent fasting may be a[…]
All About Intermittent Fasting
Digestive Enzymes! By now you have probably heard of them, are wondering if they work, and whether or not you should start taking them. There can be a lot of confusion surrounding supplements and whether they will hinder or support your overall efforts. Questions such as are they regulated enough, will they harm me, and do they cause side-effects should always be addressed, so let’s dive in!
Digestive Enzymes
In order for our body to absorb the nutrients from the food we eat, the food must be broken down or digested into smaller particles[…]