As a gadget-loving teenager, you may have tried all kinds of diets to suit your whims and likes. Fast food, inactivity, and alcohol may have been your first love. But as you go beyond middle-age, your atypical food choices may not match your body’s biological changes and dietary needs. When you are over 50, you need to watch your food intake and make diet changes to avoid … [Read more...]
Do You Eat Sorghum? If Not, Here’s Why You Should
Monique Costello says equipping pantries with sorghum is a great way to get back to eating simpler, nutrition-packed foods. Wellness chef and former restaurateur Monique Costello is a firm believer in the power of nutrition. While she always thought she ate well, it wasn’t until she started paying closer attention to her diet that she started to feel more vigorous and ready … [Read more...]
Baby Boomer Food Pyramid for Longevity
You probably think I’m going to make you eat kale or arrest you if you eat a piece of bread. Nope. I've created a Baby Boomer food pyramid for vibrant health and longevity. But, it's for those of you who LOVE food but still want to rock like Betty White when you're in your 90s. I have nothing against kale. It’s a super nutritious vegetable and I have no problem … [Read more...]
The Real Reasons Why You Should Drink Coffee in the Morning
Drinking coffee in the morning has become the "go-to" breakfast of many people today. If you are working in a corporate office, or anywhere else outside your home, you certainly know how a cup of coffee has become a part of almost everyone's daily morning routine. Aside from replacing breakfast meals, coffee has been utilized to get even more energized and awake, … [Read more...]
Why Is Veganism Growing in Popularity among Boomers?
While it is true that the majority of people are embracing veganism between the age of 16 and 64, around 2% of vegans in the US are aged 55 or over. In America, around 4% make the switch from an omnivore lifestyle for spiritual reasons, 19% for dietary reasons, and 77% for ethical reasons. If you are thinking of going vegan, rest assured, you are not alone. The movement is … [Read more...]
