Healthy Eating for Older Adults

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Summer is the perfect time to expand your mealtime repertoire without a lot of fuss in the kitchen. And if you're income is limited, these recipes use affordable ingredients, even for older adults who rely on SNAP assistance.

Jun 21, 2022

Cooking Is a SNAP: Brighten Your Summer Plate with Healthy, Budget-Friendly Recipes Read Article

May 24, 2022

Vitamin C and Older Adults: How Much Is Enough? Read Article

May 14, 2022

5 Things That May Be Sabotaging Your Appetite and What You Can Do About It Read Article

May 13, 2022

Why It's Important to Eat Healthy When You Have Diabetes Read Article

A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products can help you get your blood pressure under control.

May 7, 2022

10 Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure Naturally Read Article

Published by the Department of Agriculture (USDA), MyPlate provides a wealth of valuable information on planning, prepari

Apr 28, 2022

Making Every Bite Count: 3 Steps to Healthier Eating with MyPlate Read Article

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The new USDA Foods Information Sheet is seen at Focus: HOPE, a local agency located in Detroit, Michigan that operates the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) in a client choice model so that participants can select the foods they want in each food category.

Apr 12, 2022

Excess Weight, Food Security, and Mental Health: Is There A Connection? Read Article

Mar 25, 2022

5 Tips for Seniors Creating Healthy Meal Plans Read Article

Mar 20, 2022

Cooking Is a SNAP: Refresh Your Diet with Healthy Spring Recipes Read Article

Mar 17, 2022

6 Healthy Eating Habits for Older Adults Read Article

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