--- title: The Silver&Fit® Blog | Nutrition (2) description: Nutrition | (2) --- [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.** # Training for Longevity: 4 Exercise Types to Prolong Your Health Span [Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/longevity) # How to Choose and Use Healthy Canned Foods [Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/canned-foods) # 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. ### Topic: Nutrition [![Nutritional Powerhouses: A Guide to Nuts and Seeds](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Blog/Article%20Images/Blog%20184%20-%20%E2%80%AFNuts%20and%20Seeds/Nutrition_Guide-to-Nuts%20and-Seeds.png)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/nuts-and-seeds) [Nutrition](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition) #### [Nutritional Powerhouses: A Guide to Nuts and Seeds](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/nuts-and-seeds) By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on November 3, 2025 Nuts and seeds may be tiny, but they pack a nutritious punch! Here’s a deeper look at the most common nutritional gems and how they can boost your... [Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/nuts-and-seeds) [![The Seasonal and Savory Warmth of Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Soup](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/blog_180_feature%20final.jpg)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/sweet-potato) [Nutrition](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition) #### [The Seasonal and Savory Warmth of Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Soup](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/sweet-potato) By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on October 6, 2025 Warm up your fall with this delicious sweet potato and butternut squash soup. Its creamy texture and golden hue will keep you coming back for more. 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[Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/easy-dinners) [![Add Flavor, Not Sodium: 5 Salt-Free Seasoning Ideas](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Blog/Article%20Images/Blog%20172%20-%20Salt%20free/blog_172_feature-1.png)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/salt-free) [Nutrition](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition) #### [Add Flavor, Not Sodium: 5 Salt-Free Seasoning Ideas](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/salt-free) By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on August 11, 2025 The more salt you eat, the more you crave. Retrain your taste buds to enjoy new flavors with these salt-free seasoning ideas. 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[Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/portion-sizes) [![4 Tips to Help Combat Common Nutrient Deficiencies as You Age](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Blog/Article%20Images/Blog%20161%20-%20Nutrient%20Deficiencies/blog_161_feature.jpg)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/nutrient-deficiencies) [Nutrition](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition) #### [4 Tips to Help Combat Common Nutrient Deficiencies as You Age](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/nutrient-deficiencies) By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/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... [Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/nutrient-deficiencies) [![Vegetable-Stuffed Tomatoes: A Healthy and Tasty Spring Recipe](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Blog/Article%20Images/Blog%20155%20-%20Vegetable%20Stuffed%20Tomatoes/blog_153_feature.jpg)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/vegetable-stuffed-tomatoes) [Nutrition](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition) #### [Vegetable-Stuffed Tomatoes: A Healthy and Tasty Spring Recipe](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/vegetable-stuffed-tomatoes) By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/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... [Continue Reading](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/vegetable-stuffed-tomatoes) [![How to Choose and Use Healthy Canned Foods](https://blog.silverandfit.com/hubfs/SF%20Blog/Article%20Images/Blog%20154%20-%20Canned%20Foods/blog_154_feature-1.png)](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/canned-foods) [Nutrition](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition) #### [How to Choose and Use Healthy Canned Foods](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/canned-foods) By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/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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