Posts by Kristen Phillips
Eating a Rainbow for Better Health
By Kristen Phillips and Emily Korte When you look around the grocery store’s produce section, you might notice a wide range of fruit and vegetable colors. Have you ever wondered…
Read More10 Hydrating Fruits and Vegetables
Spring and summer are on their way, bringing warm temperatures with them. As temperatures climb over the next several months, hydration becomes more important than ever. Our bodies need water…
Read MoreLet’s Get Physical! The Proven Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults
On this blog, we typically focus on nutrition and how we can fuel our bodies for healthy aging. Today, however, we are going to focus on another important aspect of…
Read MoreBeans: A Secret Superstar for Excellent Nutrition
March is National Nutrition Month®, during which we spotlight different aspects of nutrition and how to fuel our bodies to their fullest potential. Today, we are highlighting a great source…
Read MoreMindful Eating: Focusing on the Experience
Food has become something we often consume quickly and mindlessly in our fast-paced society. Whether we are driving somewhere and eating on the road or at home eating a snack…
Read More5 Tips to Reduce Stress During the Holidays
The holiday season is here, and you may be feeling the stress of endless to-do lists, travel and other traditions that take place this time of year. If you’re caring…
Read MoreHow to Add Variety to Your Plate This Holiday
Thanksgiving dinner often invokes many emotions based on our past, family traditions and our own connections to certain foods. You may have attended large Thanksgiving meals where everyone talked about their favorite foods on the table. Even with holiday spirit…
Read More5 Ways to Eat More Autumn Harvest Fruits and Vegetables
Following good nutrition habits can be difficult with today’s hectic schedules, but especially so for caregivers. One key to better nutrition is eating seasonal food, which is fresher and has…
Read MoreOats: A Simple yet Beneficial Food Favorite of Caregivers
Caregivers often need to prepare multiple meals a day for their care recipient. If that’s you, and you want to learn about foods that are the right balance of easy…
Read MoreFive Unexpected Foods for Eye Health Nutrients
Your eyes act as a window to the outside world. With August being National Eye Exam Month, let’s take a look at eye health as it relates to aging and…
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