It is estimated that more than 80% of the US population is deficient in magnesium and this very important nutrient is believed to be one of the most important of all minerals. Magnesium plays a critical role in bone health, heart health and is essential for over 280 biochemical reactions that take place inside our bodies. The widespread deficiencies are caused in part due to a lack of magnesium in the soils because much of the cooking and processing foods undergo degrades…

I just read a very disturbing article.  It was encouraging 40+ years to design their own programs and do their own workouts.  It even emphasized whether in a wheel chair unable to lift yourself up without assistance to well-toned.  I don't recommend anyone who is that weak or has never worked out before to do this.  It's worth it to hire a trainer.  Even if only temporary until you know what you are doing.  I have seen so many older adults hurt themselves in the name of exercise.  Let a…

There are many debates on whether carbs are good for us and what are good carbs and bad carbs.  I’ve listed a few facts:

We do need carbs to live efficiently. Depending on what body type we have as well as what we do for daily activity determines what types and how much we should be eating. The consensus is that we need to avoid processed and refined carbohydrates. These foods are not very healthy for us and we are able to get more nutrient dense carbohydrate sources…