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Temperature Reading on the ThermoPro, the best wireless meat thermometer I've found

The Best Wireless Meat Thermometer for Home Grills

February 8, 2024 By David Venson Leave a Comment

Any seasoned griller can tell you that the secret to perfecting juicy meat is getting your temperature right. You can’t leave this to chance.  Like many of you, I was looking for something reliable and accurate that would give me the freedom to walk away from the grill for a few moments to prep without […]

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How To Feed Seniors – Tips For Busy Caregivers

October 27, 2023 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Food is crucial, yet it can be surprisingly overwhelming. Planning meals, shopping for ingredients, cooking, and cleaning up all require energy – sometimes more than you have.  Then we have the other part of the questions, actually getting the senior to eat. Doing so isn’t always easy. Some seniors don’t enjoy food much anymore or […]

A bowl of pumpkin curry, one of many delicious pureed foods for seniors

Pureed Food for Seniors – Delicious Recipes, Tips, And More

October 13, 2023 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Eating can become more complicated as people age. Not only do appetite and ability to taste often decrease, but seniors may also suffer from dysphagia, where swallowing becomes difficult. Other seniors may experience issues with chewing instead, especially if they have few or no remaining teeth.  Soft food is sometimes the answer, especially if it […]

Mayan ruins, highlighting the idea of Mayan and Mexican medicinal foods

10 Mayan and Mexican Medicinal Foods and Herbs

February 8, 2023 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

You’ve doubtless heard the phrase that food is medicine. That’s not just a nice thing to say – it’s also completely true. What we eat has dramatic impacts on our health, sometimes even reducing disease risk and helping us to live longer. These 10 Mayan and Mexican medicinal foods are particularly important. They are all […]

Toast with avocado, egg, and pomegranates, highlighting healthy breakfast ideas for seniors

15 Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Seniors

January 24, 2023 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Breakfast is classically called the most important meal of the day as it sets us up, giving us the energy and nutrients we need to do well. It’s particularly important for seniors – helping to lower the risk of nutrient deficiencies and improve their health.  That’s why we’re focusing on healthy breakfast ideas for seniors.  […]

A bowl of konjac noodles against a blue background

The 10 Best Noodles for Diabetics Reviewed

September 1, 2022 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH 2 Comments

Noodles are a staple in the diets of many popular cuisines around the world. They are exquisite in savory soup or stir-fried alongside your choice of vegetables and garnishes. People with diabetes may feel that eating any type of noodles is off limits. That’s simply not the case. Finding the best noodles for diabetics doesn’t need […]

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