by Patsi Krakoff | Jan 8, 2021 | Causes of Aging, Nutrition, Senior War on Aging
When it comes to “eating your fruits and veggies,” one fruit or vegetable doesn’t protect you anymore than one vitamin supplement does. In our senior War on Aging, we need to eat a variety of foods containing antioxidants that control the free...
by Patsi Krakoff | Sep 30, 2020 | Aging Brain, Nutrition
What foods should seniors eat to protect their brains from decay? Is there a best brain healthy diet? For the last few years, I have been reading about diets, searching for the best way for healthy seniors to eat. I don’t mean “diets for weight...
by Patsi Krakoff | Aug 26, 2020 | Aging Brain, Nutrition
Should seniors choose a gluten-free diet? How does gluten impact brain health? It seems to be a very popular trend. Many health-conscious seniors avoid bread and pasta unless it’s gluten-free, especially those who have food allergies, gastrointestinal problems,...
by Patsi Krakoff | Aug 19, 2020 | Aging Brain, Nutrition
Ask anyone and they’ll tell you what a healthy diet consists of. There are a zillion diets out there and most people swear by their favorite. But the science of nutrition is evolving from low-fat and high carbohydrate recommendations to its opposite, a diet...
by Patsi Krakoff | Jul 29, 2020 | Aging Brain, Causes of Aging, Nutrition
It’s not just overweight seniors who are at risk for diabetes. There are plenty of normal and even slender people walking around with chronic blood sugar imbalances. The path to diabetes starts with imbalances regardless of weight. And unfortunately, that same...
by Patsi Krakoff | May 27, 2020 | Aging Brain, Nutrition, Senior Fitness
If you experience brain fog or “senior moments,” try intermittent fasting for seniors. It’s one of the best ways to improve mental clarity. This is a partial fast that you can practice after dinner until lunch the next day, giving your digestive...
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