Helping Georgians Eat Healthy & Get Moving
Welcome to our second blog in our Healthy Aging series! In our previous blog, we discussed what it means to age normally and how to take care of your body as you enter into your golden years. In this post, we will take a closer look at heart health as you age. (more…)
If you are 65 or older, you are part of the fastest-growing population age group worldwide! [1] Life expectancy at age 65 in the U.S. is another 19.4 years. [2] With more people than ever before reaching this age, it is important to know what aging healthfully looks like. Read on as we explore this topic over a 4 part series. (more…)
You may have noticed changes to the nutrition labels on most foods. We view this label, and the recent changes, as a wonderful tool for us, the consumers, to use when choosing foods to meet our health goals. While there are several updates to the label, two stand out.
There are many benefits to shopping local, including supporting your local economy and accessing produce at the peak of freshness! However, shopping at a farmer’s market can sometimes be daunting, especially for first-time market-goers. Here are some tips for how to shop savvy at your next visit! (more…)