by Patsi Krakoff | Dec 11, 2018 | Lifestyle, Nutrition, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
I admit it: I am a coffee lover. Okay, I’m a coffee addict, according to the man I live with. When I read about all the benefits of caffeine to my aging body and brain, I justify my three to four cups a day. I ignore things like poor sleep, discolored teeth, and...
by Patsi Krakoff | Nov 26, 2018 | Nutrition, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
Which kind of fats are healthy for seniors? What’s the difference between good fat and bad fat? Even if I did study chemistry in college (a long time ago), I’m not sure I know what’s best for my diet. To make matters worse, the experts change...
by Patsi Krakoff | Nov 21, 2018 | Lifestyle, Longevity, Nutrition, Senior Fitness
Good nutrition means that healthy seniors should eat more healthy fats and avoid artificial fats like partially hydrogenated oils and processed vegetable oils. As I mentioned in my previous post, research has shown the value of good fats, and the decay brought about...
by Patsi Krakoff | Nov 19, 2018 | Causes of Aging, Nutrition, Senior Fitness
Finally! I can stop eating low fat versions of dairy, yogurt and cheese! For years the food industry has told us that fats were bad for us and caused weight gain. Guess what? The low fat diet habit promoted by government and health experts was a big fat mistake. Why?...
by Patsi Krakoff | Nov 12, 2018 | Nutrition, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
In my last post I wrote about the diet guidelines I use to maintain healthy eating habits. But what do the experts say are the best diet plans for seniors who want to lose weight, stay healthy and age well? Best diets for seniors, according to an article on the...
by Patsi Krakoff | Nov 9, 2018 | Longevity, Nutrition, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
Seniors with poor diets show early signs of aging and get degenerative diseases sooner than those who eat the right foods in moderate portions. Diet for senior health is probably tied with exercise as the Number 1 building block for aging well. Being overweight is one...
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