According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. With this growing concern, many researchers continue to study different nutritional interventions that might decrease the incident of CVD. As result of a recent meta-analysis, researchers have found a strong correlation between tree nut consumption and decreased risk …

Protein is an essential part of a healthy and balanced diet. The proteins we eat contain a variety of amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. There are 20 different amino acids; 11 of the which are classified as non-essential because our bodies are able to synthesize them. The remaining 9 amino acids …

Magnesium is a mineral that is vital for many physiological processes in the body, but not one that many people know much about. Food Sources: Magnesium is found in a large variety of foods including: Whole grains (refined grains are striped of over 80% of magnesium content and are not a good source) Fruits and …

Snack routines are often boring and repetitive. Instead of eating just an apple or resorting to less healthy (but more tasteful) option such as chips or cookies, here are some filling and satisfying ideas to keep your senior residents excited for snack time! Incorporate more fiber: Foods that contain fiber take longer to digest which …

Vitamin D plays an important role in keeping our bones healthy, ensuring our muscles work properly, and carrying messages throughout our body via the nervous system. As we grow older, our need for vitamin D increases. For people ages 1-70, the recommended daily amount (RDA) is 600 IU. For those 71 years and older, the …