This flavorful, colorful salad is packed with antioxidants and will be a hit at your next outdoor get-together. Source: Recipe adapted from First Nations Development Institute It's a good one for meal prep ahead and for grab and go lunches. Corn, Blueberry, and Wild Rice Salad Ingredients 6 ears sweet corn, husked (or 1 ½ cups frozen corn) 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1 small cucumber, finely chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup wild rice, cooked 1 jalapeno pepper 4 tablespoons lime juice 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons ..read more

Here’s a way to achieve juicy, crispy-all-over chicken without a rotisserie: Skip the pan and roast the chicken pieces directly on the oven rack. Simplified from Jamie Oliver’s “5 Ingredients Mediterranean: Simple Incredible Food.”  – Susan Puckett Rub the pieces with smoked paprika for a boost of bold Spanish flavor before popping them in the oven along with the pan of veggies, toss together a simple green salad while they roast, and feast. Serves 4 to 6. Paprika Chicken Ingredients ·         2 pounds Yukon gold or other potatoes, cut in bite-size ..read more

We all talk to ourselves about ourselves.   What kind of things do you say?   That you’re overweight, lazy, and too old to be fit?   A lot of us struggle with an inner voice that repeats nonsense like that.   But you don’t have to let it keep you from exercising, eating right and managing stress so you can keep doing what you want. There’s so much more potential to life well after 50  – like travel, physical independence, playing with the grandkids, enjoying sports and hobbies… just for starters.   You deserve all that and more.   And you can have it if you ..read more

"Cardio: Ignite Your Motivation and Embrace the Benefits" Are you struggling to incorporate cardio into your fitness routine? Trust me, I've been there too. Many people face obstacles that prevent them from reaping the rewards of cardiovascular exercise. But fear not! I’m here to share with you five common reasons why you might be avoiding cardio and provide you with practical strategies to conquer them. So let’s dive in and discover how you can ignite your motivation and unlock the incredible benefits of cardio exercise. Reason 1: A jam-packed schedule, feeling like you don't have the time. I ..read more

This no mayo egg salad is an easy meal-prep for busy weeks. It makes a flavorful snack or a energizing midday meal. This is a favorite of mine, so it's in my regular rotation of quick and healthy meal prep options. Tahini is a tasty way to add powerful antioxidants and healthy fats to your diet, as well as several vitamins and minerals. Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds. It offers several nutritional benefits, including anticancer effects, anti-inflammatory compounds, and antibacterial properties, among many others. The egg salad is traditionally served on a crusty bread. Since I'm one ..read more

As we age, it can be easy to fall into comfy routines of doing the same things day in and day out. But did you know that learning new skills can actually have a positive impact on your life physically, socially, and cognitively? Here are just three way that taking up something new can enrich your life after 50 and beyond. Socially: Opening Up New Friendships - One of the best things about learning a new skill is that it often puts you in contact with new people. Whether you're learning a new language, joining a book club, or taking up a new hobby like gardening, you'll have the opportunity to ..read more

I’ve been delivering in-home personal training to the 50+ crowd since 2007, and I’ve had a lot of fun experimenting with numerous fitness gadgets and have found the best ones for ease of use, safety, and most importantly – results! If you want to be strong and able as you age, prioritize resistance training, cardiovascular training, balance and agility training, and flexibility training in your workouts. These 6 essential home gym pieces are the best for seeing results. In my Fit for the Future LIVE virtual in-home training program, I keep it simple to help you reduce aches and pains and stay ..read more