Lifestyles

You might take your eyes for granted until you can’t anymore—from farsightedness (fuzzy nearby vision) to nearsightedness (blurred faraway vision) good nutrition is a plus for healthy aging eyes! There’s an array of nutrients you need almost daily for top-notch viewing. Some increase in need when an infection, soreness or tiredness strike. Essential eyesight nutrients to the rescue! ‍

Too much protein may lead to dehydration, digestive issues, increase heart disease risks, strain the kidneys and even make you fat! But too little protein may weaken immunity and increase infections; increase muscle loss and risk of fractures; lead to slower wound healing, and trigger hair, nail and skin issues. Here’s how to find the balance …

There are choices we can make for the best possible nutrition during these challenging times. Convenience foods come at a price. So do specialty items, like organic, farm raised, foreign foods, gluten-free, vegan and the like. How do you select what’s best for your health and economical?

Got the travel bug? Need to eat on the fly? Neither is easy-peasy. Both require plenty of planning, last-minute changes on-the-run and loads of uncertainties. Missed flights and bad (or no) food are common. My simple advice helps prep your body and mind for the sky ahead!

Some trends plunge us forward; some set us back, while other seem to stay the same. While I’d love to convey what’s absolutely newsworthy, generally food and nutrition trends for 2025 are a rehashing of the old—except for plants—they’re everywhere!

Eating nutritionally at fast food restaurants can be done, though seemingly daunting. While salads have disappeared from many menus, and vegetable and fruit sides are a thing of obscurity, you can swap smart and save calories, fats, carbohydrates and sodium with some handy hints. Here’s my gift to get you started …