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Are Protein Bars Right for You?

Popular and convenient, these bars are packed with protein that older adults need — but there may be some drawbacks
April 16, 2025
Backyard chickens. Next Avenue, yard to table

For Fresh Eggs, Yard-to-Table Is the New Farm-to-Table

The recent spike in egg prices following outbreaks of avian flu rekindle memories of being a suburban poultry farmer
April 15, 2025
Injectable semaglutide drug Wegovy. Next Avenue

What Wegovy Has Taught Me

Despite the nauseating side effects, this injectable GLP-1 medication has helped me lose weight and change my life
April 1, 2025
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A woman cooking a meal with lentils. Next Avenue, healthy eating, what to eat

Are You Eating the Right Foods Right Now?

HHS updates recommended dietary guidelines for Americans
March 13, 2025
Chia pudding with berries and nuts. Next Avenue, what to eat during menopause

Five Foods to Eat More of During Menopause (and Two to Avoid)

A diet rich in these foods may help hot flashes, mood swings and sleep disturbances
February 19, 2025
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Meal Delivery Services Fill Gap for Aging Adults With Diverse Diets

Meals on Wheels and other community programs have expanded cuisine choices to include ethnic dishes and health-related diets
January 29, 2025
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Feeding Ourselves and Others Like It Matters

Meal preparation and food choices may look different at each stage of life, but should be nourishing nonetheless
January 17, 2025
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7 Foods to Eat If You Have Arthritis

Anti-inflammatory properties of fatty fish, eggs, chia seeds and other foods may help reduce flare-ups and slow disease
January 6, 2025
Tofurky is prepared at the Tofurky Factory in Hood River, Oregon. Next Avenue, food allergies, substitutes

Breaking Bread Without the Bread

Suggestions for navigating guests' dietary needs
November 18, 2024
A farmer spraying an herbicide on his crops. Next Avenue, fruits and vegetables pesticides

Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables — With Caution

More than 5.6 billion pounds of pesticides are produced annually worldwide, with many used on the foods we consume
November 6, 2024
A bland meal sitting on a table. Next Avenue, taste sensory decline

Foods Don't Taste Quite the Same?

What we know about the biology of smell and taste senses and tips to reawaken the palate
October 7, 2024
Cherry Tomatoes and other vegetables at a farmer's market stand. Next Avenue, planetary health diet, environmentalism, health, food

This Diet May Protect Your Health, and the Planet

A sustainable diet may also reduce your risk of premature death
August 16, 2024
A table set with breakfast foods for a healthy big breakfast. Next Avenue, Chronobiology

Eat in Sync With Your Body Clock

Thanks to the field of chrononutrition, a growing body of evidence suggests when you eat may matter as much as what you eat when it comes to wellness
August 7, 2024
An older woman who lives alone and is experiencing malnutrition. Next Avenue, older adults and malnutrition

Often Alone, Not Eating: Older Adults Struggle With Malnutrition

Factors such as isolation, grief, age discrimination and expense can all play a part
July 12, 2024
Wholesale bags of lentils, chickpeas and other beans. Next Avenue, Fiber, high fiber diet

The Facts About Fiber

For all that fiber does to support wellbeing, it’s probably the most under-consumed nutrient of all
July 11, 2024
"Do I think a few leaves in tea is a problem? Probably not. There's a lot more problems in people's diets than a few leaves of stevia but I also don't think it's a health food."

Is It Safe to Use Stevia?

Stevia is a naturally-occurring sweetener, but that doesn’t mean it’s good for you
June 4, 2024
Two bowls of healthy balanced meals with macronutrients. Next Avenue

Macronutrients for Healthy Aging

Macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates and fat) make up the bulk of what we eat every day, and our body needs a healthy balance of each
March 29, 2024
A person holding a bundle of bright green kale. Next Avenue, flavonoids

The Health Benefits of Flavonoids

A look into what flavonoids are, why they’re essential for longevity and three simple tips for increasing your intake
January 26, 2024
A healthy meal at a table. Next Avenue, eating well as you age

I Eat Smarter Now That I'm Older

Here are some reasons why you should eat smarter after age 50, and how to go about it
January 1, 2024
Blueberries ripening on a bush

Take Ten Blueberries and Call Me in the Morning

What is nutritional psychiatry and how can food improve your mood?
December 22, 2023
Cans of diet Coke and Pepsi products. Next Avenue, aspartame, artificial sweetener, cancer

What Is the Link Between Aspartame and Cancer?

In a recent report, the World Health Organization said aspartame in large enough amounts may cause cancer. Other experts disagree. We break down the risks.
October 27, 2023
A close up of a spoon filled with Cheerios. Next Avenue

I'm a Dietitian and I Eat Processed Foods Every Day

As a registered dietitian, I don't encourage a steady diet of processed foods but I don't avoid them either
October 20, 2023
A couple drinking protein rich smoothies. Next Avenue

6 Must-Have Nutrients For Brain Health

A balanced nutritious diet that includes these six nutrients can help slow the effects of time
July 25, 2023
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