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Residents of the Marjorie P. Lee and Deupree House retirement communities in Cincinnati know good cuisine. Episcopal Retirement Homes (ERH) takes great care to make sure that residents are getting not only the proper nutrition, but that they have exciting, scrumptious dining options every day. Having expert chefs at the helm in each retirement center’s culinary department certainly helps.

More than 8 million older Americans are overweight or obese, but research has shown that eating a Mediterranean diet, in addition to your senior fitness routine, can keep you aging healthy and living well.

If you aren’t quite sure where to start, meander around the Mediterranean with these easy to follow recipes from superstar chefs.

Main Course

Grilled Sardines with Mint and Almonds

It can be difficult to find good quality produce during the long winter months, especially here in more northern cities like Cincinnati, so many older Americans are come into summer deprived of many essential nutrients.

While we’ve emphasized how important physical activity is in maintaining total wellness as an older adult, we know that eating healthfully is just as important. Eating well can reduce your risk of developing a number of health concerns like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and even some kinds of cancer.