Now that the summer is here, fresh fruits and vegetables are plentiful and easy to get. Although grocery store chains do a good job of providing diverse produce offerings, and organic-certified veggies are increasingly available in supermarkets, that produce is often trucked in from growers outside the Tristate area. That can raise cost and decrease shelf life.
Cultivating a comfortable senior lifestyle sometimes means embracing a new routine or a more casual approach, and summer is the perfect time for easier living– for fresh from the garden flavors in salads and simple fare that requires little or no cooking and minimal preparation. It is a time for simplifying your daily routine and for unapologetically taking it easy.
Sometimes senior life gets complicated, especially where the gut is concerned. So many things can affect our digestive system, and the health of our digestive system has a huge impact on our ability to enjoy life and to maintain good health.
At Deupree House, we’re dedicated to helping our residents live well—we have plenty of wellness programs, fitness classes, healthy menus, and active events that help our seniors stay healthy.
Everyone from the Mayo Clinic to the Food Network is getting into the Mediterranean craze. There are a whole slew of heart-healthy recipes out there. And we’ve waded through them all to pick out some of our favorites that you can whip up at home to share with your friends to keep your whole retirement community eating right and living well.
In honor of the 2013 Senior Games, hosted in Cleveland this year, we’re making a commitment to better senior fitness and a happier, healthier life.
Fitness doesn’t end with exercise—eating well is a necessary part of living well.
A well-balanced diet provides the nutrients you need to keep your mind and body strong, and eating wholesome meals boost your energy and mood while helping to reduce your risk of common diseases and age-related conditions.
You’ve heard the saying “you are what you eat.”
