PSI CEO Karl Hofmann Elected President of TB Alliances Stakeholders Association, Joins Board of Directors

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Organic Food


Washington, D.C. and New York (PRWEB) February 25, 2013

TB Alliance, a not-for-profit organization with the mission of developing new, improved, and affordable TB treatments, announces the election of Karl Hofmann, President and CEO of Population Services International (PSI), as President of the TB Alliances Stakeholders Association (SHA), thereby assuming a seat on its Board of Directors. Mr. Hofmann brings to the TB Alliance deep experience in building partnerships and tackling global health challenges including optimizing new product introductions.

Karl Hofmann leads PSI, a global health not-for-profit organization which operates in nearly 70 countries. Founded in 1970, PSI is a leader in developing health programs that generate demand for and provide access to health products, services and care across the developing world. PSI is currently increasing its efforts and impact in delivering TB care and treatment. Prior to joining PSI, Mr. Hofmann was a US diplomat for 23 years. He served as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Togo, Executive Secretary of the U.S. Department of State, and Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Paris.

Ive seen how todays suboptimal TB therapies contribute to a cycle of disease and poverty in some of the least developed countries in the world, said Mr. Hofmann. Now with improved TB drugs on the horizon, I look forward to working with the TB Alliance through my role on the Board and in leading the SHA to help speed the delivery of promising new regimens to those who need them most.

In welcoming Mr. Hofmann, Dr. Carlos Morel, Chairman of the Board for TB Alliance and Director of the Center for Technological Development in Health (CDTS) of FIOCRUZ, said, Mr. Hofmanns appointment to the Board and his election to SHA President is another indication of how the TB Alliance and its partners are working together to improve the full continuum of TB care–from drug discovery and research to delivering affordable medicines and regimens to those people who need them. Mr. Hofmanns knowledge and experience in improving the health of people in the developing world by expanding service delivery solutions that can be scaled is a great addition to the work of the TB Alliance.

The TB Alliances Stakeholders Association was established in 2000 with the formation of the organization. The members share a clear interest and a significant stake in ensuring the development of a faster, better cure for tuberculosis. The SHA is comprised of institutions from around the world including representatives from developing nations, government, non-governmental organizations, professional organizations, academia, foundations, and industry. Through various mechanisms, Stakeholder institutions advise, guide, and support the full range of efforts undertaken by the TB Alliance. The Stakeholder Association President also serves on the TB Alliance Board of Directors, ensuring the perspectives of the Stakeholders and the communities they represent reach TB Alliance at the highest levels of the organization.

The Stakeholder Association is at the heart of the TB Alliance; these organizations represent the diverse groups that are crucial in helping us fulfill our mission, said Dr. Mel Spigelman, President and CEO, TB Alliance. We are extremely fortunate to have someone with Karls experience and skills at the helm of the Stakeholders Association at this critical juncture in the Alliances history.

About TB Alliance:

The Global Alliance for TB Drug Development (TB Alliance) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to finding faster-acting and affordable drug regimens to fight tuberculosis. Through innovative science and with partners around the globe, we aim to ensure equitable access to faster, better TB cures that will advance global health and prosperity. The TB Alliance operates with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Irish Aid, UK aid, UNITAID, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, the United States Agency for International Development, and the United States Food and Drug Administration, and the US AIDS Clinical Trials Group. For more information, please visit tballiance.org.

About PSI:

PSI is a global health organization dedicated to improving the health of people in the developing world by focusing on serious challenges like a lack of family planning, HIV/AIDS, barriers to maternal health, and the greatest threats to children under five, including malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia, and malnutrition. http://www.psi.org


Contact:

For TB Alliance:

Joanna Breitstein

(m) 646.616.8613

Joanna(dot)breitstein(at)tballiance(dot)org

For PSI:

Ryan Cherlin

(o) 202.572.4512

rcherlin(at)psi(dot)org







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Arterosil Publishes Third and Final Blog Post in Series on Eating Healthy on a Budget

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Organic Food


Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) February 21, 2013

This week, Arterosil published its final blog post in its three-part series on eating healthy on a budget. The blog post, titled How to Eat Healthy on a Budget – Part 3: Low Cost Foods with High Nutritional Value is one of the latest from the Arterosil blog, an educational resource designed to help readers boost their cardiovascular health. The Arterosil blog on Arterosil.com includes posts full of user-friendly tips, covering healthy eating, exercise strategies, positive lifestyle choices and summaries of the latest cardiovascular research.

The final post in the How to Eat Healthy on a Budget” series explains that fitting grocery expenses within a limited budget doesn’t have to mean exclusively purchasing nutritionally deficient foods. It highlights a variety of healthy, nutrient-dense foods that fit within the constraints of a limited budget. The blog also details the value of nutritious foods, pointing out that relatively inexpensive fruits like bananas are full of fiber and that budget-friendly vegetables like cabbage provide substantial amounts of vitamins A and C.

The post offers readers cost-saving strategies that make the purchase of nutritionally dense foods possible, even when working within a limited budget. One such strategy the post discusses is purchasing produce in season, which can drastically reduce the food’s cost. Strawberries, for example, can boast a hefty price tag during winter months, but during the strawberry’s peak growing season — spring and early summer — prices drop to a much more reasonable level.

The blog post also suggests alternative strategies for fitting healthy foods within a budget, such as gardening. It suggests that many vegetables, including carrots, can be grown in a backyard garden without much outlay of funds.

The post also discusses frugal methods of obtaining quality sources of protein, including beans, which are a cost-effective and versatile way to incorporate protein into many dishes. The post also discusses some of the best sources of low-cost, yet nutritionally packed fish.

About Arterosil

Arterosil, a product of Vascular Health Sciences, is an all-natural health supplement focused on vascular health. Its the only health supplement scientifically proven to support and maintain the glycocalyx, the micro-thin gel-like lining that protects the heart, veins and arteries.* Its also scientifically proven to optimize capillary architecture and increase micro-circulatory functionality.* Arterosil is available at Arterosil.com, where monthly auto-ship options are available with free shipping, as well as 30-, 90- and 365-day supplies. Learn more at Arterosil.com, or find Arterosil on Facebook and follow Arterosil on Twitter.

*FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.







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10 Simple Steps To Lower High Blood Pressure: Dr Janets New Book Reveals Unique Plan

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Organic Food


Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) February 21, 2013

High blood pressure can be lowered and prevented quickly and safelywithout the side effects of many blood pressure medications in ten simple and delicious steps through a unique plan that harnesses the power of the lifestyle changes, reveals the latest book by renowned dietitian Janet Brill PhD, RD, LDN, CSSD.

BLOOD PRESSURE DOWN: The 10-Step Plan to Lower Your Blood Pressure in 4 WeeksWithout Prescription Drugs (Three Rivers Press; May 7th, 2013) by Dr Janet Brill, an expert in the field of health and cardiovascular disease prevention and lifestyle nutrition, unveils these ten, simple delicious steps to harness the power of the lifestyle changes, including elements of the DASH diet, proven to be the most effective medicine for hypertension: blood pressure power foods like bananas, yogurt, soy, and dark chocolate, as well as exercise and stress reduction.

To be published on May 7th, BLOOD PRESSURE DOWN will arrive just in time for National High Blood Pressure Education Month and is the perfect guide for anyone who has been diagnosed with high blood pressure, feels they may be at risk, or is simply looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The book can be pre-ordered now.

Backed by solid research, Brill cuts through the medical jargon to explain how and why each step in her program works. The Blood Pressure Down plan is both thorough and accessible, including many convenient checklists, charts, meal plans, and over fifty delicious heart-healthy recipes that make incorporating each step into a heart-healthy lifestyle easy, practical, and never overwhelming.

Cardiovascular disease is Americas leading cause of death. Every thirty nine seconds, we lose another American to a fatal heart attack or stroke, and yet, despite the fact that the largest risk factor for cardiovascular deathhigh blood pressureis both reversible and preventable, seventy-six million adult Americans continue to suffer from this life-threatening condition, and another two million will be diagnosed over the next year.

Perhaps even more alarming, fifty-six percent of those already diagnosed with this potentially fatal affliction still do not have their blood pressure under control, with many deterred by the frustrating side effects of medications.

The good news? Lifestyle changes can be just as effective as prescription drugs in reversing and preventing hypertension. In fact, the government-endorsed Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet was rated the #1 Best Diet Overall by the U.S. News & World Report.

Bringing her extensive experience as a dietitian, researcher, and author to bear on the prodigious problem of high blood pressure, Dr. Brill has created a scientifically rigorous, engaging, and practical guide to lowering your blood pressure through specific dietary, physical activity, and weight loss interventions. In doing so, she has distilled decades of research into an easy-to-read treatment program comprised of proven prescriptions for lifestyle changes that lower blood pressure, says Emil M. deGoma, MD, Medical Director, Preventive Cardiovascular Program, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, in a foreword to the book.

Janet Bond Brill (http://www.drjanet.com) is an award winning author, nutritionist and Go Red Spokesperson. She is a nationally recognized expert in the field of health, wellness and cardiovascular disease prevention and is frequently sought after by the media as a trusted source of nutrition and fitness information.

“There is no medicine more powerful or supplement more effective in promoting health and longevity than the combination of good nutrition with daily exercise,” says Dr Janet, Nutrition & Fitness Expert, Writer, Speaker, Spokesperson, Consultant, Educator, Blogger, wife and mother of three.

Dr. Janet is the author of three books:


Cholesterol Down (2007)
Prevent a Second Heart Attack (Feb. 2011)
Blood Pressure Down (due out May 7, 2013)

Both Cholesterol Down and Prevent a Second Heart Attack books have been widely appreciated for their informative, practical and effective approach.

Dr. Janet is also the author of Nutrition Together (2010), a healthy eating and weight loss program available at all Fitness Together personal training studios, worldwide.

She holds master’s degrees in both nutrition and exercise physiology and a doctorate in exercise physiology.

She is a registered dietitian and certified by:

American College of Sports Medicine
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Wellcoaches, Inc.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics.

For more information:

Janet Bond Brill, Ph. D., R.D., LDN

Nutrition, Health and Fitness Expert

484.924.8696 | janet(at)drjanet(dot)com

For PR opportunities, kindly contact Kate Bandos | kate(at)ksbpromotions(dot)com







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New Weight Loss Formula by Adiphene is Available for Purchase at Adipheneorder.com

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Organic Food


San Diego, California (PRWEB) February 22, 2013

Adiphene is the latest breakthrough in the weight loss products market recently launched at the official website. The product is rated as Most Powerful Fat Loss Formula available in market, because it contains properties of 11 fat fighters as compared to the one or two fat fighters in other fat burning products. Adiphene has proven to work effectively 5 times more than ordinary weight loss supplements. It helps people lose weight in 5 different ways and results in ultimate weight loss. Consumers can purchase this supplement from its official website with 1 extra bottle on the order of 3 months supply.

Click Here to Visit Official Website of Adiphene to Avail this Offer!

There is a number of supplements available in the market which claim an increase in metabolism, increased energy levels, reduce cholesterol and burn extra fat. In contrast, they dont contribute much more in weight management and in some cases; they result in negative effects on health.

Adiphene is combined with 2 fat metabolizers- vitamin B6 and L-carnitine HCL, 1 fat binder- Chitosan extract, 1 appetite suppressant- Glucomannan, 2 thermogenic boosters- Cinnamon extract and Cayenne capsicum and 5 stimulants- Bitter orange, chromium picolinate, guaranna extract, ginseng panax root extract and cacao extract. The formula has gone through various clinical trials and proven to acts as fat metabolizer, fat binder, appetite reducer, the stimulant, and the thermogenic. As Fat metabolizers it helps the body to burn stored fat effectively. As fat binder it binds the extra fat and expels it out from body through digestive system. As appetite reducer, it stops food cravings and promotes a healthy eating habit. As thermogenic and stimulant the product keeps metabolism burning extra fat and helps people to get a slim body.

Many customers have reported about 8 to 9 pounds of weight loss. Through daily consumption of recommended dosage of 2 pills till 3 months, consumers will notice a significant difference in their weight. This product is available for purchase with a 30 days guarantee and 1 extra bottle on the order of 3 months supply. Visit http://www.adipheneorder.com for more reviews on Adiphene.







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Bel Marra Health Reports on a New Study: Mental Images of Food Can Actually Help Control Cravings

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Organic Food


Toronto, ON (PRWEB) February 22, 2013

Bel Marra Health, who offers high-quality, specially formulated vitamins and nutritional supplements, is reporting on a new study that says mental images can actually help control cravings.

As Bel Marra Health reports in its article (http://www.belmarrahealth.com/healthy-eating-2/the-effect-of-mental-images-on-cravings/) mental images of food items could actually control cravings and potentially serve as an additional approach to the prevention of weight gain.

Using a study population of 100 adults, half of the subjects were shown images of either 300 ml or 500 ml of soup. Minutes later, the study participants were given the opposite amount of soup that was shown to them.

As the Bel Marra Health article reads, the individuals who received the smaller amount of soup reported hunger after consuming the soup. However, three hours after the experiment, these same individuals were again given the same amount of soup they received earlier, yet did not complain of hunger or any form of cravings. For the group that was shown a bigger bowl of soup but actually received a smaller amount, these individuals easily achieved satiety, with most of them not finishing the entire serving of soup.

The findings of this study showed that there was a huge difference between perceived soup and the actual soup provided. It appears that initially, an individual would notice that the amount of soup they received was not the same as what they see in the images. However, the time interval between the first and the second serving of soup apparently trained the study participant to process the information from the images and thus their cravings or hunger pangs subsided.

This recent medical report serves as the first account on the manipulation of cravings in food consumption. The authors of the study feel that this form of episodic memory may actually help curb cravings in those who struggle with issues of weight gain. The findings of the study is a total opposite of the saying out of sight, out of mind, in which we would think that the absence of junk food and other sumptuous food items would help in controlling our cravings.

The authors of the report also explained the possible mechanism behind this mental control of hunger and cravings. They said that this psychological mechanism might be similar to amnesia, in which an individual may be standing in front of a loved one yet does not recognize who that person is.

(SOURCE: PLoS One., Brunstrom JM, Burn JF, Sell NR, Collingwood JM, Rogers PJ, Wilkinson LL, Hinton EC, Maynard OM, Ferriday D. Episodic memory and appetite regulation in humans. 2012;7(12):e50707. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0050707. Dec 2012)

Bel Marra Health is the maker of Real African Mango a high-quality nutritional supplement designed for weight loss in formulations designed to address this specific health concern. All ingredients are backed with scientific evidence. Every product is tested for safety, quality, and purity at every stage of the manufacturing process. Furthermore, Bel Marra Health products are produced only in Health Canada approved facilities, going that extra mile to ensure our health conscious customers are getting top quality products. For more information on Bel Marra Health visit http://www.belmarrahealth.com or call 1-866-531-0466.







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Branches and Molina Healthcare team up to Hula Hoop for Heart Health

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Organic Food


Florida City, FL (PRWEB) February 22, 2013

February is National Heart Health Month! On February 20th, Branches (formerly South Florida Urban Ministries) teamed up with Molina Healthcare for a Hula Hoop for Heart Health contest to create awareness about the importance of heart health. In addition to hula hooping contests, there were craft tables and a nutrition expert from Molina teaching the Branches after school students about healthy eating. Over 80 children participated in the fun activities, and had the chance to get some exercise and have the opportunity to raise money, donated by Molina Healthcare, for Branches. The children were also joined by Dr. Cleo, Molinas cat doctor mascot.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In Florida, there are approximately 42,000 deaths per year from cardiovascular disease. Many of the risk factors for heart disease, such as family history, cannot be influenced, but there are ways to minimize risk including: eating a healthy diet, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol and taking medication.

Hula hooping is a fun and cost-effective way to generate health benefits. It is a low-impact activity that can help regulate your body weight and build cardiovascular endurance. It also burns 200 calories every 30 minutes and can help reduce or relieve stress.

WHEN and WHERE: Wednesday, February 20th at 3:00p.m-5:00p.m.

Branches Florida City, 145 SW 5th Avenue, Florida City, FL

For further details, please contact Isabelle Pike at 305-442-8306 x1002 or ipike(at)branchesfl(dot)org. To make a gift to Branches, please visit http://www.branchesfl.org and click on DONATE.

About Branches

For 40 years, Branches (formerly South Florida Urban Ministries) has made a positive impact in the community by delivering on its mission to serve, educate and inspire people through student, family and financial stability services. Branches provides long-term, holistic services for motivated individuals and families. We help people grow deeper and climb higher in life by building a foundation through education so they can achieve their goals and fulfill their potential.

About Molina Healthcare

Molina Healthcare, Inc., a FORTUNE 500 company, provides quality and cost-effective Medicaid-related solutions to meet the health care needs of low-income families and individuals and to assist state agencies in their administration of the Medicaid program. The Companys licensed health plans in California, Florida, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin currently serve approximately 1.8 million members, and its subsidiary, Molina Medicaid Solutions, provides business processing and information technology administrative services to Medicaid agencies in Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, New Jersey, and West Virginia, and drug rebate administration services in Florida. More information about Molina Healthcare is available at http://www.molinahealthcare.com.







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Income Level Affects Consumption of Cheap Fast Food in Recent CDC Study Says Dr. Marta Katalenas.

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Organic Food


Austin, TX (PRWEB) February 23, 2013

A small serving of good news came from the Centers for Disease Control this week about the reduction in the consumption of fast food in adults over the last decade.

According to a new survey from the CDC, adults have reduced their daily calorie consumption of fast food from 12.8% down to 11.3% over the last decade.

Dr. Katalenas explains in her new book, The Step Up Diet, that “logically, we would expect a poor economy to result in a reduction in food consumption and, therefore, a decrease in the number of overweight people. But in the United States, the increase in the price of high-quality foods due to economic factors may be contributing to increased consumption of low-quality foods. “

As the CDC study pointed out, as a person’s income level raised, their consumption of fast-food decreased. This was true even among young adults.

While busy families rely on fast-food to cheaply feed their families while rushing from work, school, and home responsibilities, Dr. Katalenas believes that with a little planning, parents can stop their reliance on cheap fast-food.

In The Step Up Diet, Dr. Katalenas provides one week of kid-friendly recipes along with a grocery list to help parents quickly and efficiently get all the ingredients they need in one shopping trip. After purchasing all of the items on the list in her local Austin area grocery store the total cost of a week of healthy meals for a family of four was only $ 125.

In a recent interview with KXAN TV in Austin, Dr. Katalenas explained what a healthy diet should look like for children, maintaining that there are plenty of healthy options that can be substituted for the processed meals and snack food so prevalent today.

About Dr. Katalenas:

Dr. Marta Katalenas is a Board Certified Pediatrician, author and professional speaker on the subjects of pediatric health, childhood obesity and healthy eating. Her book, The Step Up Diet, From Scratch… The Quality, Quantity, and Timing Solution to Childhood Obesity, is available on Amazon.com. She is the owner of Pediatric Center of Round Rock, located in the Austin, TX metro area.







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Gulf Coast Addiction Treatment Introduces New Life Purification Program

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Organic Food

Destin, FL (PRWEB) February 24, 2013

Gulf Coast Addiction Treatments New Life Purification program aims to provide new life to the body and mind of those recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. It does this by restoring balance and vitality to the body by removing harmful substances and metabolites that have nestled deep in the tissues, purging them out at the cellular level. The New Life Purification program includes yet goes much deeper than an initial detoxification by clearing out built-up substances in the bodys fatty tissues.

As with all of Gulf Coast Treatments programs, the New Life Purification option is wholly personalized to meet each patients individual needs while following the plans overall structure. New Life Purifications structure includes sauna sessions to help purge harmful substances, a healthy eating plan to meet nutritional needs, supplements to correct nutritional deficiencies and various types of exercise that suit an individuals health and fitness levels.

Our goal in creating the New Life Purification program was to provide a holistic and natural way to boost the bodys own ability to eliminate toxins and fortify itself through other natural methods of nutrition and exercise, said Gulf Coast Treatment head of admissions Chris Ross, who developed the program with Debbie Ross. This type of purification goes much deeper than the initial detoxification offered at many rehabilitation facilities. Our New Life Purification program serves to eliminate not only harmful substances but also the cravings that typically haunt people in recovery.

In addition to lowering the levels of temptation for drugs and alcohol, the New Life Purification program can result in reduced withdrawal symptoms throughout the program, an increase in energy and improved nutritional health. Mental health can also see an improvement with an enhanced mood, an improvement in mental clarity and lower rates of depression than other programs often see. Particular benefits and the levels of benefits will vary among individuals, based on the type of substance abused and other personal factors. The overall benefit, however, remains firm as an effective way to overcome addiction and embrace recovery.

Located on the Gulf of Mexico in Destin, Florida, Gulf Coast Addiction Treatment boasts a serene setting, luxurious surroundings and, most importantly, the research-based programs that can help people recovery from drug and alcohol abuse and addiction. The center offers a one-to-one student to staff ratio, a 90-percent success rate and a variety of non-12-step, holistic options for creating a personalized program focused on lasting recovery.







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Yumi Media is in The Owl House with a Vegetarian Menu

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Organic Food

Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) February 25, 2013

On February 25, Yumi Media, the food website devoted to news, recipes, and products for a healthy lifestyle, congratulates The Owl House, a vegetarian restaurant in Rochester, New York, for their years of success.

According to an article in Democrat and Chronicle, When the Owl House opened in 2010, about half of the menu catered to people with special diets. The article reports that during the restaurants first year about 8,000 lentil burgers were sold. Today, owner Jeff Ching estimated, about a third of the customers are vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free.

The items that take the longest to make are generally the ones that people like the most, said Owner Jeff Ching.

Ching said to Democrat and Chronicle that the restaurant plans to introduce a new menu this spring. The most significant change will be the addition of a more permanent dinner menu.

It is good to see restaurants that are committed to healthy eating having tremendous success, comments Yumi Media representative Justin Maas. Healthy living is not a fad but a philosophy. Most restaurants that claim to have a grasp on healthy living, but skimp on the important aspects that make a vegan or vegetarian meal healthy, defeating the purpose entirely. Many vegetarians, especially those with busy schedules, rely heavily on ready to eat meals like Quorn because of the few options available when dining out.

Maas adds that, in addition to meat substitutes like Quorn, lentil burgers are his favorite dish and cant wait to get his hands on The Owl Houses main course. We here at Yumi Media wish Ching and The Owl House good luck and many more years of success.

Yumi Media is a food website devoted to delivering the latest and greatest in food news, recipes, and products to incorporate into your own healthy lifestyle. Launched in 2012, Yumi Media was founded by a group of friends as a way to explore their mutual love of food while sharing that love with the community at large. Whether youre looking for something cutting-edge, comfort food like mom used to make or something in between, Yumi Media is your one-stop resource.

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Call it ‘Food Insecurity” or Call it ‘Starving:’ Mom’s Meals Offers Advice on How to Tell if Aging Loved Ones Need Food

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Organic Food


Des Moines, IA (PRWEB) February 25, 2013

With so much focus on obesity, it may be time to look at the other end of that scale, what some call “food insecurity” and others call “starving.” In the United States today, it’s time to take stock of what the countrys aging population is eating, and not just what theyre eating, but if theyre eating.

According to FeedingAmerica.org, in 2011, 8.4 percent of households with seniors (2.5 million households) did not have enough food. In 2009, nearly 9 million people over the age of 50 lived in food insecure households. In 2009, nearly 4 million people over the age of 60 lived in food insecure households. And the number of food insecure seniors is projected to increase by 50% when the youngest of the Baby Boom Generation reaches age 60 in 2025.

Many seniors are simply not getting the nutrition they need, whether it is due to poverty, mobility issues, economic issues, or even social issues.

Regardless of the cause of loss of appetite (medication, depression, or economic difficulty), not getting enough to eat is a serious problem among seniors.

The USDA has stated that if more elderly received nutritional intervention many diseases could be prevented. Malnutrition is a major cause of hospitalization and severe health problems in elderly, and one of the most easily preventable health concerns.

Proper elderly nutrition and eating habits affect many aspects of a seniors life from controlling blood sugar levels to avoiding diabetes, maintaining vision, improving mood, better sleep, energy, bone density and strength, muscle strength and so much more. When seniors are not getting the nutrition they need, their health can be significantly compromised.

Moms Meals, a home meal delivery service, offers tips on what to look for when visiting with the elderly to determine if they are at risk:

Lack of desire to eat: When visiting elderly relatives, be sure to be there during meal time. Are they eating? Are they interested in eating? Is there healthy, fresh food in the house? Often seniors lose their desire to eat because what was once a social experience, and an act of showing love (preparing meals for their family), is now a lonely experience.

Medication side-effects and conflicts: If you mom or dad is on a new medications, be sure to keep an extra vigilant eye out for side effects related to appetite and nutrient absorption. What a senior eats can decrease the effectiveness of certain medications, or multiply its effects. And certain medications can cause loss of appetite, and other problems that can lead to malnutrition. If concerned, consult their primary care physician.

Lack of variety in diet: Check the cupboards and pantries, as well as the refrigerator and freezer. Is your loved one buying a good variety of foods? Or is their trash can packed with pizza delivery and take out containers? Often a lack of variety signifies a decrease in healthy eating.

Weight loss: The number one sign you want to watch for is weight loss. Are their clothes starting to look baggy or ill-fitting? Are they losing weight rapidly without an obvious cause?

Poor healing and/or bruising: Poor nutrition can lead to slower healing as well as excess bruising.

Get the facts about preventing senior malnutrition so you can arm yourself against it. Regardless of the cause, malnutrition is a serious problem for seniors, but one that is easily preventable.

Moms Meals is dedicated to providing fresh-made, nutritious, home meal delivery to customers nationwide, specializing in senior and patient care for over a dozen years. The company prepares, packages, and ships ready-to-heat and eat meals directly to a customers door, delivered anywhere in the United States.







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