Maintaining a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be complicated. The basic principles your grandparents often advised hold true: eat moderately, eat healthy, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly. Eating in moderation helps prevent overeating and supports digestion. A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains provides essential nutrients that fuel your body. Quality sleep repairs your body, while regular exercise keeps your muscles strong and your heart healthy. These habits create a virtuous cycle, where each one positively influences the others, enhancing overall well-being without the need for costly treatments or interventions. The Best Medicine is a Healthy Lifestyle.
This summer, an activity you may be able to enjoy is assisting your senior client to enjoy fresh summer fruits and vegetables. You can reminisce about gardening and visit a summer farmer’s market if possible. Together, you can create new recipes using fresh fruits and vegetables, adding both fun and nutritional benefits to your meals. You and your senior client will surely love this simple recipe:
- In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, radishes, tomatoes, green onion, jicama, cucumber, and bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate juice, water, garlic, dill, basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad right before serving.
