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Topic: Nutrition

How the Mediterranean Diet Can Fuel a Longer, Healthier Life

How the Mediterranean Diet Can Fuel a Longer, Healthier Life

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on June 9, 2025

The Mediterranean diet is an eating plan inspired by the habits of those living in the region near the Mediterranean Sea. It may be key to a longer,...

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A Handy Guide to Portion Sizes

A Handy Guide to Portion Sizes

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on May 26, 2025

Portion sizes may have grown, but you can choose how much you actually eat. Estimate portions with a tool you always have on hand—your hand!

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4 Tips to Help Combat Common Nutrient Deficiencies as You Age

4 Tips to Help Combat Common Nutrient Deficiencies as You Age

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on April 28, 2025

A balanced diet is your best defense against nutrient deficiencies. Find out which nutrients tend to decline with age and how you can keep them at...

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Vegetable-Stuffed Tomatoes: A Healthy and Tasty Spring Recipe

Vegetable-Stuffed Tomatoes: A Healthy and Tasty Spring Recipe

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on March 17, 2025

Savor the vibrant flavors of spring with this nutrient-rich, vegetable-stuffed tomato recipe. It's crunchy, healthy, and delicious—perfect for the...

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How to Choose and Use Healthy Canned Foods

How to Choose and Use Healthy Canned Foods

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on March 10, 2025

Canned foods often get a bad rap. But the truth is, you can find plenty of healthy canned foods. You just need to know what to look for.

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Potassium: The Yin to Sodium’s Yang

Potassium: The Yin to Sodium’s Yang

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on February 17, 2025

Excess sodium is well-known for its potentially harmful effects on your health and heart. But did you know that potassium can help counteract those...

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6 Adventurous (and Delicious) Ways to Escape a Boring Diet

6 Adventurous (and Delicious) Ways to Escape a Boring Diet

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on January 20, 2025

Eating the same few foods every day is boring. Such a diet can also lack all the nutrients you need. Be a bolder eater and you might become...

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7 Ways to Savor Your Holiday Meal Without Inducing a “Food Coma”

7 Ways to Savor Your Holiday Meal Without Inducing a “Food Coma”

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on December 20, 2024

Holiday meals are a joy, but overeating can lead to discomfort. Here are 7 ways to enjoy all the tasty fare and still feel your best afterward.

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The Mighty Black Bean Burger

The Mighty Black Bean Burger

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on October 21, 2024

Black beans are a staple in diets worldwide—with good reason. These tasty, nutrient-rich legumes boost health and liven up any meal—like in this...

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How Your Food Choices Impact Your Mental Health

How Your Food Choices Impact Your Mental Health 

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on September 23, 2024

With growing research showing a link between what you eat and your mental health, there is no better time to learn how food can affect your...

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