#HealthyEating Archives - FirstLantic Blog

5 07, 2023

Five Healthy and Simple Recipes for Summer

Patricia Neuray2023-07-05T13:44:58-04:00July 5th, 2023|Categories: Healthy Eating|Tags: #caregiver, #FirstLanticHealthcare, #Health, #HealthyEating, #HomeHealthcare, #Nutrition, #Seniors|

Summer is the perfect time to indulge in light, fresh, and nutritious meals that keep you energized and cool and don't require a lot of preparation. After all, no one wants to be stuck in the kitchen for hours when you can be out enjoying the longer days. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply looking for quick and easy dishes to enjoy during the warm weather, we've got you covered! FirstLantic provides five delicious and healthy recipes that are perfect for the summer season. These recipes are packed with seasonal ingredients, bursting with flavor, and require minimal effort in the kitchen. So, let's get cookin'. Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad: This refreshing salad combines juicy watermelon, creamy feta cheese, and aromatic [...]

19 06, 2023

Give Dad the Gift of Health

Patricia Neuray2023-06-19T13:13:51-04:00June 19th, 2023|Categories: Fathers Day, Health|Tags: #FathersDay, #FirstLanticHealthcare, #Fitness, #Health, #HealthyEating, #homecare|

Updated June 19th, 2023 Father’s Day has come and gone, and you’re still trying to figure out what to get your dad besides a card. After all, he already has everything, and you’ve noticed a few of your previous gifts have actually ended up in the garage. And then it hits you. What if you could use some gentle persuasion to get your father to take better care of himself? He has put on more than a few pounds and still loves to eat his steak and potatoes instead of salad. But how do you get dad to realize that he’s not 25 anymore and he must start eating healthier and exercising? You don’t want to hurt his feelings, but you also want him to [...]

17 04, 2023

Seven Essential Nutrients for Healthy Aging

Patricia Neuray2023-05-09T12:36:10-04:00April 17th, 2023|Categories: Nutrition|Tags: #FirstLanticHealthcare, #Health, #HealthyEating, #homecare, #HomeCompanions, #HomeHealthcare, #Nutrition, #Seniors, FirstLantic|

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 [...]

1 08, 2022

Four Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy As You Age

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T21:10:30-05:00August 1st, 2022|Categories: Aging, Alzheimers, Brain Health, Dementia, Health, Mental Wellness, Mindset|Tags: #Alzheimers, #BrainHealth, #FirstLanticHealthcare, #Health, #HealthyBrain, #HealthyDiet, #HealthyEating, #HomeHealthcare, #MentalWellness, depression|

Have you ever believed the familiar adage that you can't teach an old dog new tricks? That you are simply past the point of being able to learn different things once you reach a certain age? If you have entertained those thoughts, then FirstLantic has some information that might change your mind. Scientific evidence shows that while for most people, raw mental horsepower declines after the age of 30, knowledge and expertise keep increasing even beyond the age of 80. Data also suggests that drive and curiosity are catalysts for new skill acquisition, even during late adulthood. And intellectually engaged people tend to be lifelong learners regardless of their age. The more intellectually curious, the more they continue to gain knowledge, including vocabulary. Another [...]

7 06, 2022

Giving the Gift of Fitness for Father’s Day

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:57:50-05:00June 7th, 2022|Categories: Fathers Day, Fitness, food, Health, heart health|Tags: #Celebrations, #FathersDay, #Fitness, #Health, #HealthyDiet, #HealthyEating, #Holidays, #HomeHealthcare, Healthcare|

You're trying to figure out what to get your dad for Father's Day, and you've run out of ideas. After all, you can only get him so many shirts or golf balls. So, as June includes Father’s Day and National Men’s Health Month, why not give him the gift of a healthier lifestyle? FirstLantic, a company devoted to quality healthcare, has five positive ways you can encourage your dad to get some exercise and eat healthier! In the process, you might even get in better shape as well! Determine the right motivation. Like most things in life, nagging usually doesn't work, so let's start by looking at what motivates men to get healthier. Research has found that males are often inspired by achieving mastery [...]

21 03, 2022

Ten things to know about Nutrition

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T03:22:40-05:00March 21st, 2022|Categories: Cooking, Diet, food, Health, heart health, Nutrition|Tags: #EatingRight, #HealthyEating, #Nutrition, #NutritionMonth, #Seniors, Eyesight, FirstLantic|

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 [...]