--- title: The Silver&Fit® Blog | The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health (20) description: The award-winning Silver&Fit® Blog is brought to life by a seasoned team of professionals at American Specialty Health (ASH), an organization with nearly 2 decades of experience in senior wellness programming. The Silver&Fit® blog writers, editors, clinicians, designers, and marketing specialists are dedicated to delivering engaging, informative wellness content. Every article is carefully researched and clinically reviewed for accuracy. Our goal? Content that supports healthy aging through trusted, research-based insights on fitness, nutrition, stress management, and more, tailored specifically for older adults seeking to live more vibrant, active, and healthy lives. (20) --- [LOG IN](https://www.silverandfit.com/identity/login) [Check Eligibility](https://www.silverandfit.com/identity/registration) - [HOMEPAGE](https://www.silverandfit.com/) - [WELL-BEING CLUB](https://www.silverandfit.com/well-being-club) - [FITNESS CENTERS](https://www.silverandfit.com/search) - FIT AT HOME - [Workouts](https://www.silverandfit.com/workouts) - [Home Kits](https://www.silverandfit.com/home-kits) - [PARTICIPATING HEALTH PLANS](https://www.silverandfit.com/health-plans) - [HOW IT WORKS](https://www.silverandfit.com/how-it-works) - [FAQ](https://www.silverandfit.com/faq) - [BLOG](https://blog.silverandfit.com/) # The Silver&Fit® Blog **Supporting older adults in Living Boldly™ with info on healthy aging, lifestyle, fitness, and nutrition.** # How to Choose and Use Healthy Canned Foods [Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/canned-foods) # Training for Longevity: 4 Exercise Types to Prolong Your Health Span [Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/longevity) # Pack in the Protein With Easy-to-Make Grain Bowls [Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/grain-bowls) ### Topics - Select a Topic - [All](https://blog.silverandfit.com) - [Nutrition](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition) - [Healthy Aging](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/healthy-aging) - [Fitness](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness) - [Lifestyle](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/lifestyle) ### Get the latest tips in your inbox SUBSCRIBE ![](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Branding_SF/2_Color%20Bars/SF_ColorBar_RGB_Large.png?width=2000&height=31&name=SF_ColorBar_RGB_Large.png) By providing your email you consent to receiving updates to the Silver&Fit blog by email. Silver&Fit does not share or sell your email to any third-parties. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of the email. ![Author Image](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/Branding_ASH/1_Logos/ASH_Rays-02-02.png) # The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health The award-winning Silver&Fit® Blog is brought to life by a seasoned team of professionals at American Specialty Health (ASH), an organization with nearly 2 decades of experience in senior wellness programming. The Silver&Fit® blog writers, editors, clinicians, designers, and marketing specialists are dedicated to delivering engaging, informative wellness content. Every article is carefully researched and clinically reviewed for accuracy. Our goal? Content that supports healthy aging through trusted, research-based insights on fitness, nutrition, stress management, and more, tailored specifically for older adults seeking to live more vibrant, active, and healthy lives. [![How to Decide If Pet Adoption Is a Healthy Choice for You](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/GettyImages-890287958.png)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/lifestyle/how-to-decide-if-pet-adoption-is-a-healthy-choice-for-you) [Lifestyle](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/lifestyle) #### [How to Decide If Pet Adoption Is a Healthy Choice for You](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/lifestyle/how-to-decide-if-pet-adoption-is-a-healthy-choice-for-you) By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on April 28, 2022 Adopting a pet can enrich your life, health, and well-being in a host of ways. But it’s not for everyone. Ask yourself the right questions to decide... [Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/lifestyle/how-to-decide-if-pet-adoption-is-a-healthy-choice-for-you) [![Gut Check: How Fermented Foods Can Help Your Gut Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Blog/Article%20Images/Blog%2035%20-%20Fermented%20Foods/blog_35_feature.jpg)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/gut-check-how-fermented-foods-can-help-your-gut-health) [Nutrition](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition) #### [Gut Check: How Fermented Foods Can Help Your Gut Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/gut-check-how-fermented-foods-can-help-your-gut-health) By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on April 14, 2022 Fermented foods—like yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, and others—have been around for centuries. The original reason for fermentation was to preserve... [Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/gut-check-how-fermented-foods-can-help-your-gut-health) [![11 Ways to Play a Supporting Role as a Caregiver](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Blog/Article%20Images/Blog%2033%20-%2011%20Ways%20to%20Play%20a%20Supporting%20Role%20as%20a%20Caregiver/blog_33_feature.jpg)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/healthy-aging/11-ways-to-play-a-supporting-role-as-a-caregiver) [Healthy Aging](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/healthy-aging) #### [11 Ways to Play a Supporting Role as a Caregiver](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/healthy-aging/11-ways-to-play-a-supporting-role-as-a-caregiver) By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on April 4, 2022 When someone you love moves into a nursing home, it can be hard to figure out your role. You may want to help care for them but wonder how to do so.... [Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/healthy-aging/11-ways-to-play-a-supporting-role-as-a-caregiver) [![Pick Up the Plogging Trend for Better Health, Fitness, and Well-Being](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Blog/Article%20Images/Blog%2032%20-%20Plogging/blog_32_feature.jpg)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/pick-up-the-plogging-trend-for-better-health-fitness-and-well-being) [Fitness](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness) #### [Pick Up the Plogging Trend for Better Health, Fitness, and Well-Being](https://blog.silverandfit.com/pick-up-the-plogging-trend-for-better-health-fitness-and-well-being) By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on March 24, 2022 Combining your fitness routine with a good deed may enhance your workout motivation in a big way. Plogging (picking up litter while you walk or jog)... [Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/pick-up-the-plogging-trend-for-better-health-fitness-and-well-being) [![Vertigo: What Causes It and What You Can Do About It](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Blog/Article%20Images/Blog%2034%20-%20Vertigo%20What%20Causes%20It%20and%20What%20Can%20I%20Do%20About%20It/blog_34_feature.jpg)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/vertigo-what-causes-it-and-what-you-can-do-about-it) [Lifestyle](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/lifestyle) #### [Vertigo: What Causes It and What You Can Do About It](https://blog.silverandfit.com/vertigo-what-causes-it-and-what-you-can-do-about-it) By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on March 24, 2022 If you feel a sudden sensation of things spinning when you stand up or move quickly, it could be vertigo. Sometimes you may feel as though you’re on... [Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/vertigo-what-causes-it-and-what-you-can-do-about-it) [![To Manage Blood Sugar Better, Put Some Muscle Into It](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Blog/Article%20Images/Blog%2030%20-%20Manage%20Blood%20Sugar%20with%20Muscle/blog_30_feature.jpg)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/to-manage-blood-sugar-better-put-some-muscle-into-it) [Fitness](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness) #### [To Manage Blood Sugar Better, Put Some Muscle Into It](https://blog.silverandfit.com/to-manage-blood-sugar-better-put-some-muscle-into-it) By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on March 14, 2022 What does muscle mass have to do with blood sugar? Quite a bit, it turns out. Recent research has shown that muscle tissue plays a key role in... [Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/to-manage-blood-sugar-better-put-some-muscle-into-it) [![Mental Health Tips to Lift You Up When the World Gets You Down](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Blog/Article%20Images/Blog%2029%20-%20Mental%20Health%20Tips%20to%20Lift%20You%20Up/blog_29_feature.jpg)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/mental-health-tips-to-lift-you-up-when-the-world-gets-you-down) [Healthy Aging](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/healthy-aging) #### [Mental Health Tips to Lift You Up When the World Gets You Down](https://blog.silverandfit.com/mental-health-tips-to-lift-you-up-when-the-world-gets-you-down) By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on March 14, 2022 If the weight of the world has you feeling down, stressed, or anxious—take comfort. You can take steps to get your mental health back on track and... [Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/mental-health-tips-to-lift-you-up-when-the-world-gets-you-down) [![A Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe That Won’t Pack on the Pounds](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Blog/Article%20Images/Blog%2031%20-%20Asparagus%20Soup/blog_31_feature.jpg)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/a-creamy-asparagus-soup-recipe-that-wont-pack-on-the-pounds) [Nutrition](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition) #### [A Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe That Won’t Pack on the Pounds](https://blog.silverandfit.com/a-creamy-asparagus-soup-recipe-that-wont-pack-on-the-pounds) By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on March 10, 2022 Is anything more satisfying than a rich, creamy bowl of soup? Think cream of broccoli, cream of potato, or cream of corn. The only problem with these... [Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/a-creamy-asparagus-soup-recipe-that-wont-pack-on-the-pounds) [![Power Up With High-Protein Pasta](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Blog/Article%20Images/Blog%2028%20-%20High-Protein%20Pasta/blog_28_feature.jpg)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/power-up-with-high-protein-pasta) [Nutrition](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition) #### [Power Up With High-Protein Pasta](https://blog.silverandfit.com/power-up-with-high-protein-pasta) By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on March 2, 2022 Cutting back on refined carbs no longer means you need to take pasta completely off your plate. Learn why many high-protein pastas offer a more... [Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/power-up-with-high-protein-pasta) [![Getting Back to Your Fitness Routine After Joint Replacement Surgery](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Blog/Article%20Images/Blog%2027%20-%20Fitness%20After%20Surgery/blog_27_feature.jpg)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/getting-back-to-your-fitness-routine-after-joint-replacement-surgery) [Fitness](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness) #### [Getting Back to Your Fitness Routine After Joint Replacement Surgery](https://blog.silverandfit.com/getting-back-to-your-fitness-routine-after-joint-replacement-surgery) By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on January 18, 2022 Getting active after joint replacement surgery is key to your recovery. Learn why it’s so vital—and how to stay safe once you return to your fitness... [Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/getting-back-to-your-fitness-routine-after-joint-replacement-surgery) - [PREVIOUS](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health/page/19) - [16](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health/page/16) - [17](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health/page/17) - [18](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health/page/18) - [19](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health/page/19) - [20](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health/page/20) - [NEXT](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health/page/21) ### Popular Posts ### Get the latest tips from Silver&Fit in your inbox. ### Recent Post ### Recent Posts [Too Old for Strength Training? 6 Myths to Rethink](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/strength-training-myths) \- 29 April, 2022 [Physical Therapy (PT) Is Key to Post-Surgical Recovery and More](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/healthy-aging/physical-therapy) \- 29 April, 2022 [Your Guide to an Effective and Energizing Active Recovery Day](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/recovery-day) \- 29 April, 2022 [How to Eat More Leafy Greens—Even If You Don’t Love Kale](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/leafy-greens) \- 29 April, 2022 [How to Build Empathy for Stronger Bonds and Better Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/lifestyle/empathy) \- 29 April, 2022 Brought To You By ![Silver&Fit](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/Branding_SF/1_Logos/2025/Silver%26Fit_RGB_logomark%20copy.png) ### Silver&Fit The Silver&Fit® program provides eligible members with a fitness center membership and options to stay Fit at Home. - - - - - ### Topics - [Nutrition (58)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition) - [Healthy Aging (56)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/healthy-aging) - [Fitness (54)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness) - [Lifestyle (53)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/lifestyle) ### We've been expertly designing senior fitness programs for nearly 20 years. Now, we're excited to share the health in our blog, free and available to the public. Interested? Get the latest fitness, healthy aging, lifestyle, and nutrition tips in your inbox! SUBSCRIBE [Facebookfacebook](https://www.facebook.com/SilverandFit) [Instagraminstagram](https://www.instagram.com/silverandfit/?hl=en) [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/silverandfit) [Pinterestpinterest](https://pinterest.com/silverandfit) [LinkedInlinkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-specialty-health) - Useful Links - [About Us](https://www.silverandfit.com/About) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.silverandfit.com/TermsAndConditions) - [Privacy Statement](https://www.silverandfit.com/Privacy) - [FAQ](https://www.silverandfit.com/FAQ) - [Site Map](https://www.silverandfit.com/sitemap) ## Connect [Contact Us](https://www.silverandfit.com/contactus) ## Language Assistance The following PDF files will open in a new window. You must have [Adobe ReaderOpens an external site in a new tab](https://acrobat.adobe.com/us/en/acrobat/pdf-reader.html) installed to view the files. - [English](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [Español](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [繁體中文](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [Tagalog](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [Tiếng Việt](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [العربية](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [Français](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [한국어](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [Русский](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [Deutsch](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [Kreyòl Ayisyen](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [हिंदी](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [Português](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [Italiano](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [Polski](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [اُردُو](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [אידיש](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [বাংলা](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [Ελληνικά](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) - [Shqiptar](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Linked%20Files/M950-1031A%20Language%20Support_tcm26-161058.pdf) Newtab\_Icon Clicking on these links will take you away from Silverandfit.com. Silver&Fit is not responsible for any content or the privacy practices of external websites. The Silver&Fit program is a product of American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc. (ASH Fitness), a subsidiary of American Specialty Health Incorporated. ASH Fitness complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. © 2020-2025 American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH). All Rights Reserved. Last Updated 11/2025