Like many baby boomers and older adults, I’ve adopted a plant-focused life over the past few years. In fact, I like to say I’m 90% vegan, with dairy products creeping in every once in a while (I do love pizza, ice cream, and enjoy eggs some weekends). So I’m always looking for plant-based recipes to […]
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I’m doing a presentation today, and put together ideas for easy, healthy breakfast items. These are especially important for Baby Boomers and seniors, to make sure we get enough protein and dietary fiber in our day. These two food components help fill our “engines” in the morning and give us staying power. By this I
I’ve written a lot in the past about sarcopenia, the loss of muscle that starts after age 30 and results in a 3% – 5% decrease in muscle mass per decade. This is a serious problem for Baby Boomers and seniors, leading to falls and a loss of mobility, functional abilities and independence. The best
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If you’ve read my blogs before, you know I often talk about sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscles that can lead to proportionately more fat on the body–not to mention falls, disability and loss of independence. Along with strength training, a major way to counter sarcopenia is to eat adequate amounts of protein. And for
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I came across some familiar weight-loss information recently in our local newspaper. In the Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen column, the doctors recommended, among other strategies, that readers “Eat small servings of lean protein several times a day…avoids hunger panic and builds muscle.” This advice is especially important for baby boomers and seniors. Protein and
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I love to eat! And I’m a big proponent of multiple feedings throughout the day, all containing protein for satiety. So I’m always looking for a satisfying, easy-to-prepare snack that fills the bill. Here are five snacks* that work for me—all with about 10 grams of protein, all under 250 calories: 1) Greek yogurt, Chobani,
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Recently, I find myself often explaining the nexus between eating enough protein, muscle strength, and aging. Here are the answers to some questions you may have regarding protein intake: Why is protein important as we age? Protein is essential for health. It helps regulate many body functions and is a key component of blood and
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