by Evan Volmering | Jul 3, 2018 | Nutrition Education 2023 and Prior
Maintaining your health as you age is a combination of balance, emotionally, mentally and physically. Eating well improves your energy levels, helps fight off illness, aids in weight control and sharpens your mind. Focusing on healthy food choices most of the time...
by Evan Volmering | May 14, 2018 | Nutrition Education 2023 and Prior
Project Fresh provides $20 worth of coupons to be used towards Michigan grown, Fresh fruits and vegetables at participating markets. You must be 60 years of age or older Live in Clare County Meet income guidelines: 1 person, $22,459; 2 people, $30,451 June 5, 2018 ~...
by Evan Volmering | Apr 1, 2017 | Nutrition Education 2023 and Prior
For many of us, eating out happens more often than we would like to admit. That’s OK, it is not the eating out that is the problem. Rather the choices we make doing it. The good news is that usually there are healthier options at every restaurant, even at fast-food...
by Evan Volmering | Mar 4, 2017 | Nutrition Education 2023 and Prior
According to the National Institute on Aging there are many benefits to eating well as you age. Your daily food choices can make an important difference in your health and in how you look and feel. Eating a well-planned, balanced mix...
by Evan Volmering | Jan 30, 2017 | Nutrition Education 2023 and Prior
Drink More. It’s important to increase fluid intake when you are vomiting or have diarrhea. Seniors should aim to get one cup of fluid every hour. Drink slowly, since too much at once could worsen vomiting. Frozen popsicles or chicken rice or chicken noodle soup...
by Evan Volmering | Dec 2, 2016 | Nutrition Education 2023 and Prior
Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy! In a world full of quick fixes and fad diets, the emphasis is not about healthy eating. To keep a healthy weight, it is important to eat healthy and be active. Eat a variety of foods Choose a variety of foods every day; it is...
