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Dispelling the Top 5 Nutritional Myths for Seniors

There a number of misconceptions out there about the dietary needs for seniors. Myth #1: You need fewer nutrients as you age   Fact: Seniors may actually need more of certain vitamins and minerals It’s is a fact that your metabolism slows as you ages, and you need fewer calories.  It is completely false that you need less vitamins and minerals.  In fact, seniors may actually need more of certain vitamins … Continue reading

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Dispelling the Top 5 Nutritional Myths for Seniors

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There a number of misconceptions out there about the dietary needs for seniors. Myth: You need fewer nutrients as you age because your metabolism slows down. Fact: It’s is a fact that your metabolism slows as you ages, and you need fewer calories.  It is completely false that you need less vitamins and minerals.  In fact, seniors may actually need more of certain vitamins and minerals.   Nutrients such as B vitamins, … Continue reading

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Mussels, DHA, & Brain Health

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You probably heard the old adage that fish is brain food.  If you’ve been following the latest medical research, then you know that this is true.  Fatty fish, such as tuna and salmon, are loaded with fatty acids called omega-3s.  There is a special type of omega-3, which is believed to play a role in healthy brain function, and that is called DHA (docosahexaeoic acid).  Low levels of DHA in the … Continue reading

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Top 5 Meals to eat at Ruby Tuesday’s ® – Weight Loss

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Ruby Tuesday’s is actually one of the only chain restaurants with a significant selection of entrées under 400 calories.  You will have to limit sides and drink diet sodas or water, but there still are many options to choose from.  All of the following meals are around 400 calories each, which would equate to roughly a ¼ to a ⅓ of a dieter’s daily target.  The truth is, you can eat … Continue reading

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Top 5 Meals to eat at Jack in the Box ® – Weight Loss

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Jack in the Box can be OK for dieters, but you will have to work hard to find meals that are less than 400 calories.  You will have to limit sides, and drink diet sodas or water.  All of the following meals are around 400 calories each, which would equate to roughly a ¼ to a ⅓ of a dieter’s daily target.  The truth is, you can eat well at a casual … Continue reading

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