I was having dinner with some friends a while back and one of them asked what was new with me. “Well,” I said,” I just graduated from a nutrition program. I’m now an Integrative Nutritional Health Coach.” After a congratulatory toast and some encouraging words about launching my new career, my friends lamented that they knew they could stand to improve their diets. Then one said, I know I should eat better but I wouldn’t want to live too long!” illuminating the belief that our elder years are … [Read more...] about Survive or Thrive?
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A Healthy Spin on Delicious, Affordable Meals: YRMC’s New Cooking Show, Your Healthy Kitchen
We’ve all read the reports. A plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts can help to keep us fit and trim. But, what’s next? Many of us have little or no experience preparing affordable meals that feature these healthy ingredients. Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has an answer through its new cooking program titled Your Healthy Kitchen. The program can be accessed online by visiting www.yrmchealthconnect.org and following the Your Healthy Kitchen link to watch brief, … [Read more...] about A Healthy Spin on Delicious, Affordable Meals: YRMC’s New Cooking Show, Your Healthy Kitchen
Ensuring a Balanced Diet for Seniors
Health issues and physical limitations sometimes make it difficult for seniors, the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population, to get the nutrients they need for a balanced diet. Poor nutrition and malnutrition occur in 15 to 50 percent of the elderly population. The symptoms of malnutrition – weight loss, disorientation, lightheadedness, lethargy and loss of appetite – can easily be mistaken for illness or disease. Whether it’s a physical, mental or financial obstacle, many seniors … [Read more...] about Ensuring a Balanced Diet for Seniors