My 89-year old mother has been on dialysis for 10 years…that’s a long time! Every once in awhile, she gets depressed and talks about not going any more. That would be the end for her, and she knows it. Luckily, she doesn’t stay sad too long, but thousands of seniors do each year, leading to …
Although I’ve been a dietitian since the 70s, I really didn’t concentrate on my own fitness until 10 years ago. Like many Baby Boomer mothers, I’d put off “me time” until my youngest daughter graduated from high school. Then I invested in a personal trainer and doubled my efforts to get my four hours of …
Sitting down for breakfast at a recent camping trip, I spied the nutrition panel of some yummy-looking muffins. And boy, was I shocked! Other folks around the table were likewise surprised, having thought of muffins as a healthy food. But the calories, fat, sodium and sugar values proved otherwise. Muffins are just one of many …
