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“Macronutrient” is a term you probably hear thrown around quite a bit in discussions and articles about nutrition. Essentially, these are just the nutrients our bodies need the most of for healthy functioning and growth. Since March is National Nutrition Month—and because there’s a lot of misinformation out there about this topic—the BEK team thought…
It’s no secret that a healthy diet has many benefits, and your food choices play a role in everything from losing weight to preventing diseases. But did you know that your diet can even affect your mental health? A recent London-based study found that eating diets rich in greens, whole grains, and other natural foods…
Berries are a yummy and healthy choice and they may even become more appealing to you as new research indicates that berries may help your brain function well as you age. A study notes that women who ate blueberries and strawberries delayed memory decline from aging up to two and a half years, compared to…
With a weakened sense of smell and taste, a lack of appetite is a common challenge for seniors. It’s also not surprisingly that as you get older, you become less active. This combination makes it even more critical that seniors are eating a nutritious and balanced breakfast daily. They say breakfast is the most important…
As we age, dementia becomes a word we begin to avoid saying. It is unsettling and makes many of us uncomfortable when it is brought up. However, our cognitive health is vital to our overall well-being. It is crucial adults and older adults do whatever they can to maintain both their body and mind. Unfortunately,…
Maintaining a healthy diet is an important part of everyday life, and for seniors there are certain dietary requirements that are even more important than before. Not only does healthy eating provide your body with the nutrients it needs to stay active, but it also helps you to retain your mental acuteness as you reduce…
March is finally here, which means that spring is just around the corner and it is time to celebrate our health with National Nutrition Month! An annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month is all about the importance of eating right and staying physically active. This year’s theme is…
