I visited apple and pear orchards and blueberry farms in northern Oregon as part of the Alliance for Food & Farming Media Tour. I shared what I learned about conventional versus organic agricultural practices in a previous post (click here for the post). Today, I’ll share some pro tips from the experts on how toContinue reading “Juicy fall apples and pears: pro tips on choosing the absolute best”
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How facts, not fear, can help you eat a healthier diet for optimal aging
Disclosure: I was a guest on a recent “Facts, Not Fear” produce safety media tour organized and hosted by The Alliance for Food & Farming. My travel expenses were covered, and I was compensated to write a blog post on a topic of my choosing. All the ideas expressed in this post are my own.Continue reading “How facts, not fear, can help you eat a healthier diet for optimal aging”
Top tips to be your best during Healthy Aging Month…and every month
Happy, healthy September! Since Food & Fitness After 50 was published, Dr. Bob and I have interviewed about 50 inspiring adults asking them what they do to achieve optimal aging. They range in age from 55 to 90 years old and they live as far away as Australia and as close to home as ourContinue reading “Top tips to be your best during Healthy Aging Month…and every month”
When your smart watch tells you 500 calories were burned in exercise, is it telling the truth?
This morning my fitness watch showed that I burned 720 calories between a one-hour aerobic dance class and a 45-minute walk with my dog. Yeah, me! But, a new study, says not so fast! My last post reported on a new study that said middle-age weight gain is not tied to a slower metabolismContinue reading “When your smart watch tells you 500 calories were burned in exercise, is it telling the truth?”
Is aging to blame for mid-life weight gain? A new study says think again.
“Science is not truth. Science is finding the truth. When science changes its opinion, it didn’t lie to you. It learned more.” Many folks read headlines and think scientists never get it right. A new study published in Science changes what we know about aging and weight gain. Some people won’t’ like the bottom-line ofContinue reading “Is aging to blame for mid-life weight gain? A new study says think again.”
6 Reasons to Fall in Love with California Walnuts for Optimal Aging
Has this ever happened to you? You are about to make a much-loved recipe only to find you are missing one ingredient. One very important ingredient for which there is no substitution. It happened to me recently and it led to a discovery. I was all set to make the absolute best banana bread, OldContinue reading “6 Reasons to Fall in Love with California Walnuts for Optimal Aging”
4 Tips for Finding Happiness: One Woman’s Story to Inspire Us
“How do you look so good?” wrote a friend on Gail’s Facebook page. She replied, “because I’m happy.” I knew then that I needed to interview this 82-year-old acquaintance to learn more about her and share her tips for happiness. I’ve known Gail through our mutual volunteer work, but I didn’t really know her. WeContinue reading “4 Tips for Finding Happiness: One Woman’s Story to Inspire Us”
Can superfoods lead to healthy aging? Learn what dietitians think of superfoods.
I was thrilled when a writer from AARP reached out to me for an interview. The topic was right in my wheelhouse…healthful eating for those over 50. When we spoke by phone, my enthusiasm dipped as she explained that her editor wanted the column to be about “superfoods.” I’m not a fan of the termContinue reading “Can superfoods lead to healthy aging? Learn what dietitians think of superfoods.”
Can’t sleep? Proven tips to help you get a restful night’s sleep.
“About 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders, and 1 in 3 adults do not regularly get the recommended amount of uninterrupted sleep they need to protect their health.” National Institutes of Health Eat well, move well, and be well are three pillars of Food & Fitness After 50. This blog contains loads ofContinue reading “Can’t sleep? Proven tips to help you get a restful night’s sleep.”
Why It’s Never Too Late: Proven Lessons from Brilliant Athletes
I’m not as big a golf fan as my husband, but I was thrilled to watch Phil Mickelson win the 2021 PGA Championship. At one month shy of age 51, he is the oldest golfer to win a major championship. In his post-victory speech he said, “I hope that this inspires some to just putContinue reading “Why It’s Never Too Late: Proven Lessons from Brilliant Athletes”
