The Benefits of Fiber and How to Get More in a Senior’s Diet

If a senior loved one in your life is more inclined to indulge in the various junk and fast food choices which are so readily accessible, they are in excellent company. While these sorts of foods are convenient, they are usually full of calories, cholesterol and fat and lack fiber as well as other key […]

Eating Healthy During the Holidays Keeps Cholesterol in Check

From November to January, healthy eating options often fall by the wayside with family and holiday get-togethers. For anyone with high cholesterol, however, eating healthy during the holidays is very important. Yazid Fadl, MD, MPH, Indiana University Health cardiologist, says, “Around the holidays, we tend to let ourselves go, and that’s the absolute worst thing […]

Senior Nutrition Guidelines: Making Healthy Food Choices on a Budget

We all know the importance of adhering to a healthy diet; all the same, knowing and doing are frequently worlds apart. For aging parents, following senior nutrition guidelines is even more crucial to prevent the temptations of making unhealthy food choices – and, typically more challenging. For many older adults, lifestyle choices are subject to […]