1. Health

Diet and Nutrition

Eating well means achieving or maintaining adequate nutrition that is necessary for seniors to improve and maintain health. Eating well includes special diets for weight loss, lowering cholesterol, lowering blood pressure and controlling diabetes. It also includes nutritional guidelines and healthy recipes.
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South Beach - Shrimp and Celery Salad

Recipe for a refreshing summer salad from the "South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook".

Are All Diets Unhealthy

Guest article with a reprint from the book "Runaway Eating: The 8-Point Plan to Conquer Adult Food and Weight Obsessions" with information on diet and weight loss.

South Beach Apple-Butternut Squash Soup

Recipe from the South Beach Diet Recipe Book for Apple-Butternut Squash Soup. The popular South Beach Diet has helped many lose weight.

Seven Simple Brain Promoting Nutritional Tips

Guest article from Daniel G. Amen, M.D., author of Making a Good Brain Great, with nutritional information on dietary changes that can keep your brain healthy.

Why Water Is The Key To Detoxifing Your Body

Guest article from Alex Jamieson on the importance of water in our diet and for our health.

Vegetables Health Food Lutein

Feature about the health benefits of a diet rich in the nutrient lutein.

Fruits and Vegetables: Eating Your Way to 5 A Day

Information about the importance of eating fruits and vegetables.

Healthy Eating Starts With Healthy Food Shopping

A healthy lowfat diet begins in your grocery basket. Check out these tips for health shopping.

Food Guide For Adults Over 70

Nutritional guidelines from the USDA for adults over the age of 70.

Food Guide For Adults

Nutritional guidelines from the USDA.

Fiber For Your Health

Information on adding more fiber to your diet.

Nutrition and Food Safety For The Holidays

You can have a nutritious diet even during the holidays. Check this out.

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