Senior Independent Living
Another Reason to Take a Little Wine
March 30th, 2010
Filed under category: Food Safety, Health and Wellness
Remember … a little wine.
With most of these things, the problem is moderation. But in moderation, it seems, a little wine really does a lot of good.
We have another study that seems to indicate the good of moderate consumption of alcohol, and, as usual, red wine seems to be the best drink for the desired effect.
Foods to Eat to Help Control Blood Sugar
March 22nd, 2010
Filed under category: Food Safety, Health and Wellness
It’s good to know that there are some things that are both good to eat and good for your blood sugar.
It’s true, and some of those foods are “brightly colored.” Brightly colored?
Apple Diet – iPhone Keeps Track of Calories
March 19th, 2010
Filed under category: Food Safety, Technology and Computers
If you’re one of those seniors who is not afraid of modern technology, you probably have an iPhone — or at least wish you had one.
If you have one of the little devices made by Apple, then you may have a few “apps” (short for “applications”). If you’ve wondered if you could get an app to help you with your diet, then you’re going to love this one.
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Mercury in Tuna? Maybe, Maybe Not
March 16th, 2010
Filed under category: Food Safety, Government & Legal
According to MedicineNet.com, a recent report says that more than half of samples of brand-name tuna contained too much mercury. That’s according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
On the other hand, the same report showed that only five percent of tuna samples exceeded the safety levels for mercury set by the Food and Drug Administration.
Fish, Omega-3s, and Supplements – What’s Good, What’s Bad
March 14th, 2010
Filed under category: Food Safety, Health and Wellness
The world of dietary supplements is a confusing one. We all know that what we eat significantly affects our health, but the advice coming from scientists and the media seems to change constantly, and we get conflicting reports.
While this writer is neither a dietitian, scientist, or doctor, I have my views. My view: natural is better.
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Drinking Beer Good for Building Your Bones
March 12th, 2010
Filed under category: Fall Prevention, Food Safety, Medical Research, News
We wouldn’t want to be seen as advocating drinking to excess — far from it.
But it appears that a moderate amount of beer might be good for your bones.
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New Book Shows Connection Between Diet and Good Health
March 12th, 2010
Filed under category: Food Safety, Health and Wellness, News
The connection between diet and good health is obviously a strong one. We always knew that.
What we didn’t know for sure is what diet would really help us? (It sure isn’t McDonald’s hamburgers and french fries.)
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Don’t Keep Your Vitamins In the Kitchen
March 11th, 2010
Filed under category: Food Safety, Health and Wellness, Medical Research
The problem, it appears, is that the humidity and temperatures in the kitchen or bathroom are really bad for the vitamin tablets. It shortens the shelf life.
The solution? Find a cool dry place to store your vitamins.
Eating Fruits and Veggies Good for Your Health? Maybe Not So Much
March 7th, 2010
Filed under category: Food Safety, Health and Wellness
The headline is a little tongue-in-cheek. Eating fruits and vegetables is very important to good health, to be sure.
But it turns out that problems in the fruit and vegetable industry are perhaps causing quite a few food-related illnesses.
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Indiana Botanic Gardens – 100 Years of Nutritional Supplements
March 4th, 2010
Filed under category: Food Safety, Health and Wellness
Many of us would like to live to see the century mark in good health. And many more people are reaching that milestone in America.
One of the ways that people believe they can extend their years of good health is by eating a healthy diet, and many include vitamins and other dietary supplements.
Get Healthy (see the link below the jump) reports on its website that Indiana Botanic Gardens is celebrating 100 years itself, which seems fitting.
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