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17 04, 2023

Seven Essential Nutrients for Healthy Aging

2023-05-09T12:36:10-04:00April 17th, 2023|Categories: Nutrition|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

As you age, your nutritional needs change. Your body requires different nutrients to maintain optimal health, prevent chronic disease, and manage age-related conditions. FirstLantic Healthcare discusses seven of the most important nutrients to help you feel your best.   Calcium is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth. Your bones can become more brittle and fragile as you age, making you more susceptible to fractures and breaks. Calcium can help reduce this risk, as it helps to maintain bone density. Good sources of calcium include dairy products, leafy green vegetables, and fortified foods like tofu and orange juice. Vitamin D is another essential nutrient for bone health. It helps the body absorb calcium, critical for maintaining strong bones. Vitamin D can also help reduce the [...]

21 03, 2022

Ten things to know about Nutrition

2022-12-19T03:22:40-05:00March 21st, 2022|Categories: Cooking, Diet, food, Health, heart health, Nutrition|Tags: , , , , , , |

March is National Nutrition Month!  It’s a time for each of us to focus on our diet and its’ effects on our health and wellbeing.  And it’s also a good opportunity to reflect on how our health affects our loved ones as well.  If you’re not healthy, chances are that you aren’t living life to its’ fullest and it’s probably preventing you from taking advantage of enjoyable activities with friends and family.  So, take this month to regroup, look at your own eating and exercise habits and press the restart button on your health and happiness.  To get you started, FirstLantic Healthcare created this quiz so you can test your knowledge on basic nutrition.  Answers are at the bottom but no peaking!   How many [...]

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