Today’s post is Part 2 of Seafood Nutrition, answering your questions on fish. In future posts, I’ll address fish oil supplements and sustainability/environmental concerns that you raised. In the last post, we covered differences between the five types of salmon, omega-3 content of various fish and shellfish, how cooking affects omega-3s, taste comparison between wild-caughtContinue reading “Food & Fitness After 50: Seafood Nutrition Part 2”
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Food & Fitness After 50: Supplements for healthy aging?
Type “supplements for healthy aging” in Google and 26,200,000 results show up! I’m constantly being asked about supplements but I want to know what supplements are on your radar. I’m working on an article for health professionals on supplements commonly used by those of us in our 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. And, your inputContinue reading “Food & Fitness After 50: Supplements for healthy aging?”
Food & Fitness After 50: Seafood Nutrition Part 1
I shared my Alaskan adventure with you in a previous post and today I’ll answer your questions about the nutritional benefits of seafood. You asked so many great questions that I’m breaking it down into two parts, so welcome to Part 1. Thanks to all who submitted questions before my trip and thanks to the experts at TridentContinue reading “Food & Fitness After 50: Seafood Nutrition Part 1”
Food & Fitness After 50: Alaska Adventure, Part 1
I just returned from a week-long adventure in Alaska, thanks to Trident Seafoods “Women of Seafood” program. The goal of the sponsored travel is education, fishing, and fellowship and all three objectives were met with resounding success. Prior to my trip, I asked you what you wanted to know about seafood and you responded with thoughtful, probingContinue reading “Food & Fitness After 50: Alaska Adventure, Part 1”
Food & Fitness After 50: A Deep Dive into Water Aerobics
If you are looking for a non-impact activity that provides all the components of fitness…cardiovascular, muscle strength and endurance, and flexibility, then water aerobics might be for you. And, bonus points for the cooling water in the pool as a great antidote to summer heat and humidity. Water Aerobics is not Playing, but it isContinue reading “Food & Fitness After 50: A Deep Dive into Water Aerobics”
Food & Fitness After 50: The Benefits of Tai Chi
My friend Bonne asked about the health benefits of Tai Chi for older adults, so I was thrilled to meet Chris Cinnamon, owner and head instructor of Chicago Tai Chi.™ I met Chris, an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certified exercise physiologist, at the ACSM Health & Fitness Summit and we struck up a conversation about Tai Chi.Continue reading “Food & Fitness After 50: The Benefits of Tai Chi”
Food & Fitness After 50: Should We Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time?
This week, Dr. Bob Murray asks the question, “should we walk and chew gum at the same time?” It may sound humorous, but he presents some research that may have you grabbing for some gum at the grocery store checkout line! Thanks for your insights, Dr. Bob! From the often-quirky world of science comes aContinue reading “Food & Fitness After 50: Should We Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time?”
Food & Fitness After 50: Uncured Bacon, Must be Healthy, Right?
Have you noticed the words, “uncured” “all natural,” and “no nitrates or nitrites added” on packages of bacon, hot dogs, sausage, or deli meats? The packaging usually conveys other messages, such as “made from pork raised without added hormones,” which is utterly meaningless as hormones are not allowed in raising hogs. (When you see aContinue reading “Food & Fitness After 50: Uncured Bacon, Must be Healthy, Right?”
Food & Fitness After 50: What do you want to know about seafood, salmon and fish oil supplements?
I’ve published over 150 blog posts on this site but today I’m asking YOU to help me on what you most want to know on all things seafood. I want to know your questions about fish! In less than one month I will be on 7-day immersion trip to Alaska to learn all about salmonContinue reading “Food & Fitness After 50: What do you want to know about seafood, salmon and fish oil supplements?”
Food & Fitness After 50: Keep Food Safe This Summer
How many of you enjoyed a cookout over the Memorial Day weekend? With summer right around the corner, grilling becomes even more popular. But, how many of you know that much of what you do to protect yourself, family, and friends from food poisoning begins and ends with what you do in your own kitchen?Continue reading “Food & Fitness After 50: Keep Food Safe This Summer”
