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“Take me out to the ballgame….buy me some peanuts….” Baseball and peanuts are a natural combination and with baseball season right around the corner it got me thinking about peanuts (that, and the fact that I live in Georgia!) But, peanuts don’t seem to get the love like the tree nuts almonds, walnuts, pecans and pistachios.Continue reading “Peanuts and Baseball”

Happy National Almond Day! Active people are always asking me about healthy snacking options and with February 16 as National Almond Day it is the perfect time to talk about the benefits of one of my favorite foods. I am proud to be teaming up with the Almond Board of California to host a giveawayContinue reading “National Almond Day”

    Nutrition headlines seem to shout the “worst” food news…from “everything causes cancer” to “no health benefits found” by consuming your favorite food. So, let’s take a moment as 2012 comes to a close to celebrate those nutrition stories that you may have overlooked in all of the noise. The following nutrition stories wereContinue reading “Good Food News of 2012”

Although I was in denial for about 6 years the truth is I needed a total hip replacement. For me, an old high school injury + 25 years of running + age = osteoarthritis. I tried physical therapy, cortisone injections, glucosamine, chondroitin, oral meds, and even acupuncture, and while everything helped for a little while,Continue reading “Healing Foods”

September marks 7 years since I was diagnosed with breast cancer so that means I join 11 million cancer survivors in the U.S. Many of you are also cancer survivors and what we eat and how much we exercise has a big impact on cancer prevention and recurrence, as well as our quality of life. IContinue reading “Cancer Resource for Prevention, Treatment and Survivors”

As the temperatures soar, active 50+ exercisers (myself included!) need to pay special attention to hydration. There are some who say that thirst should be your only guide for hydration, but that advice could be dangerous as we age. When older adults exercise, especially in hot and humid climates, they have a diminished sensation of thirst.Continue reading “Hydration Tips for Active Older Adults”

I liked this article on 13 health buzzwords we’re sick of…. http://www.rd.com/health/13-health-food-buzzwords-were-sick-of/ Because I am sick of them, too, and throw in the word “artisan” to that list because all of these words have been overused in marketing and don’t always mean what a consumer thinks they mean. But, it got me to thinking aboutContinue reading

Americans love beef but some media headlines have frightened consumers into thinking that only “white” meat is healthful. A new study from Penn State University researchers shows that lean beef when part of a heart healthy diet can lower total and low density lipoproteins (LDL or “bad” cholesterol) and even lower markers of inflammation. TheContinue reading “There is Good News on Beef”

I’ve managed to avoid the dreaded winter common cold; when I was teaching I almost always got a cold at the beginning of the semester when students brought those nasty cold viruses into the classroom. There about a billion colds in the U.S. each year, according to the CDC, but the good news for thoseContinue reading “Will zinc help you get over your winter cold?”

Marketers have set their sites on those of us in the 50+ demographic for 2012. Retiring baby boomers want to stay healthy and fit and many new products will be introduced promising better brains, healthier joints, and happier hearts. Leatherhead Food Research notes that glucosamine-fortified foods and beverages for joint health will become increasing availableContinue reading “Food Trends for 2012: Marketing Foods to 50+”