Mindy Meuli, MS, RD, LD, CDCES
Cent$ible Nutrition Program Director
My topics of expertise:
- Nutrition
- Physical activity
- Cooking
- Budgeting
Mindy Meuli, MS, RD, LD, CDCES
Cent$ible Nutrition Program Director
My topics of expertise:
- Nutrition
- Physical activity
- Budgeting
- Cooking
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Cooking for Small Families with One or Two Members
It is not a matter of time as much as a matter of planning ahead so you can enjoy an unhurried dinner. If you have meats thawed and ingredients on hand, most things can be tossed together in about the same time as it takes to order and wait for the food at a restaurant. Slow cooking something in the oven or crock pot is a hand option for making tasty food with little food preparation time.
SMART Goals for Healthy Eating: The New 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines
Setting SMART goals can help us make small changes to improve our health at any life stage. SMART goals are especially valuable because they provide a step-by-step plan to reach our goal. They provide us with a sense of direction, motivation, and clear focus for actions to take.
Being Physically Active as You Age
According to the NIH, engaging in social and productive activities that you enjoy may help to maintain your well-being and independence as you get older. Research has shown that an active lifestyle helps lower the risk of developing dementia, heart disease, stroke and some types of cancer. Being physically active helps you feel happier and less depressed, and possibly help improve mental abilities, especially if the activity uses the brain to recall words or steps, like singing or dancing.
The Wide Variety of Protein
Protein is a key part of a healthy diet, especially as we age. Protein helps maintain muscle mass, which can help keep your body strong. When it comes to protein, beef, chicken, and pork might come to mind. Protein can also come from plant foods, like beans and nuts. Protein is important for growth and repair in the body.