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1 07, 2024

10 Healthy Summer Foods for Seniors: Nourishing Body and Soul

Kate Jordan2024-07-01T09:05:49-04:00July 1st, 2024|Categories: Health, Healthy Eating|Tags: #HealthyEating, eating healthy|

As the summer season brings warmth and sunshine, it also provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a bounty of fresh, nutritious foods. For seniors, maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for overall well-being, and summer offers an array of delicious and healthful options. Here are some top summer foods that can help seniors stay healthy and vibrant. Berries: Nature’s Candy Berries, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, are packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. These nutrients help combat inflammation and support brain health, which is particularly important for seniors. Enjoy berries fresh, in smoothies, or as a topping for yogurt or oatmeal. Leafy Greens: Nutrient Powerhouses Leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and Swiss chard are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well [...]

9 01, 2024

A Guide to Healthy Food for Seniors

Kate Jordan2024-01-09T09:41:15-05:00January 9th, 2024|Categories: Healthy Eating|Tags: eating healthy|

As we age, finding healthy food for seniors and maintaining a healthy and well-balanced diet becomes increasingly crucial to support overall well-being and prevent age-related health issues. Seniors require specific nutrients to promote longevity, enhance energy levels, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. In this article, we will explore a variety of nutrient-rich foods that are particularly beneficial for seniors, supporting their physical and mental health. Leafy Greens: Dark, leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and collard greens are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as essential minerals like calcium and folate. These nutrients contribute to bone health, support immune function, and help maintain cognitive function. Berries: Berries, such as blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries, are packed with antioxidants that combat [...]

23 11, 2021

New Takes on Old Holiday Recipes

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:51:02-05:00November 23rd, 2021|Categories: Celebrations, Entertainment, food, Holidays, Recipes, Thanksgiving|Tags: #Celebrations, #cooking, #Family, #FamilyCelebrations, #Holidays, #Recipes, #Thanksgiving, eating healthy, FirstLantic|

Thanksgiving is always a special time of year. It officially starts the holiday season providing an opportunity to get together with family and friends. And after the difficulty in traveling in 2020 due to COVID, it’s especially meaningful this year. But while you’re looking forward to the holiday, you might also be struggling with what to cook. Well, what about putting a new spin on some holiday classics? FirstLantic found three iconic recipes from our neighbors in the states of Hawaii, Missouri, and New Hampshire courtesy of Eat This, Not That. These dishes are sure to please even the pickiest eater. So, let’s get cookin’ and eatin’! Brown Sugar and Pineapple Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Brown Butter Ingredients 2 acorn squashes [...]

15 11, 2021

Why Insomnia Increases as We Age

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:51:37-05:00November 15th, 2021|Categories: Aging, Health, Insomnia, mental health, Mental Wellness|Tags: #AgeRelatedConditions, #Insomnia, #Seniors, depression, eating healthy, FirstLantic, Healthcare, mental wellness|

Do you ever wish you could literally sleep like a baby again? Sleep does not come easy for many of us, and it becomes even more problematic as we age. Of course, that's not true for everyone, like my husband snoring next to me as I write this. However, it is a fact that the older we get, the more problems we have falling asleep and staying asleep. In fact, researchers estimate that between 40% and 70% of older adults have chronic sleep issues, and up to half of those cases may go undiagnosed. So why do sleep patterns change as we age, and what can we do about it? Changes in Circadian Rhythm There are many theories as to why sleep patterns [...]

7 09, 2021

Get Cooking with These Heart Healthy Recipes

Kate Jordan2022-12-19T20:23:04-05:00September 7th, 2021|Categories: Cooking, food, Health|Tags: #cooking, eating healthy, healthy recipes|

If you missed FirstLantic’s blog last week, we provided some reasons to eat healthier and do your heart a favor. We also included two easy and nutritious meals to try that take 25 minutes or less to prepare. If you didn’t take it to “heart” last week (pardon the pun), we’re going to give it one more good old-fashioned college try by tempting you with two more delicious recipes. But first, take this brief quiz and see how well you do. Click on the hyperlink in each question to get the answer. Which country in the world has the highest life expectancy? A. Switzerland B. Japan C. United States D. Hong Kong, China What percentage of the population in the U.S. has diabetes? A. [...]

6 10, 2020

10 Foods that Will Make You Look and Feel your Age

Kate Jordan2022-12-20T01:02:19-05:00October 6th, 2020|Categories: Aging, Diet|Tags: eating healthy|

Let’s face it – most of us really don’t want to look precisely our age if we’re over 40. We don't want to appear 20 years younger either, but we do want to look and feel our best. We exercise, try to eat our vegetables (and may get an occasional Botox injection), but most of us are probably still eating foods that wreak havoc on our skin without even realizing it. So, FirstLantic.com has identified a list of foods that could contribute to premature aging so that you can try to eliminate them from your diet entirely or at least cut back substantially. Trust us; your skin will thank you! Salt and salty foods: While a little salt doesn’t hurt you, overconsumption of salt [...]