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As we age our bodies change and we require more of certain vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, vitamin D, folate and calcium. While supplements do not take the place of good eating habits, they may help fill in some of the nutrition gaps in your diet. It is important to remember that it is always better to get vitamins and minerals from food rather than from supplements.

Being physically active is important as we age. A healthy lifestyle, including a healthy diet and regular exercise, can slow down the onset of many age-related changes. As little as 30 minutes of daily moderate activity can provide health benefits.

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Eating fruit provides many different health benefits. It has been proven that people who eat more fruit as part of their overall diet are less likely to develop chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

Food safety is more than just washing our fruits and vegetables before you eat them. If not careful, bacteria can take up residence in not just fruits and vegetables, but in our canned goods, surfaces and containers. It is important to understand how to take manage the risk of food borne illnesses.

Tis' the season... FLU SEASON. Spread healthy tips instead of the flu. Use this free download with easy tips to stay healthy during flu season and manage the spreading of germs. Share with others, try creating a social media campaign around staying healthy during flu season.

An increasing awareness of food quality and source is occurring in the United States.

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Cancer treatments are a challenge, but the combination of a healthy diet and physical activity strengthens the body’s immune system, lessens fatigue and helps prevent weight gain.