Dining Out

1. Diabetes Management Workshops in Maine in 2013

   Maine Senior Guide is hosting a free diabetes management workshop series beginning Tuesday, April 26, 2013 and continuing for five more Tuesday sessions. The workshops are from 9:30 a.m. – noon in the Bath Savings Institution board … Continue

2. Senior nutrition: Overcoming obstacles to healthy eating

   Let’s face it. There’s a reason why so many seniors have trouble eating nutritiously every day. It’s not always easy! The following tips will help you “speak the language” of good nutrition and help you feel in … Continue

3. Senior nutrition: Tips for creating a well-balanced diet

   Thinking of trading a tired eating regime for a nutrient-dense menu? Good for you! It’s easy and delicious. Avoid skipping meals – This causes your metabolism to slow down, which leads to feeling sluggish and poorer choices … Continue

4. Senior nutrition: Tips for wholesome eating

   Once you’ve made friends with nutrient-dense food, your body will feel slow and sluggish if you eat less wholesome fare. Here’s how to get in the habit of eating well. Reduce sodium (salt) to help prevent water … Continue

5. Eating Right: How Many Calories?

   How many calories do seniors need? There is a right number of calories for your body. Use the following as a guideline. A woman over 50 who is: Not physically active needs about 1600 calories a day … Continue

6. Remember that Taste? Eating and Memories

   Friday, March 4, was my dad’s 84th birthday, and I purposefully did things all day long that made me think of him: dropped eggs on toast, Maine shrimp for lunch at a Portland working waterfront restaurant, reading … Continue

7. Nutritional Supplements

   Yes, Doctors are now recommending to their patients that they supplement. Why? Many people do not consume an optimal amount of all vitamins by diet alone. Unhealthy lifestyle such as poor eating habits, of course have taken … Continue