Online classes encourage eating well at all ages
Kelly Ring Report
Tampa, Florida. ―――― This year is the New Year and most of us have decided to eat better. The Hillsborough County program helps older people do just that.
Brian Taylor, a registered dietitian at the Hillsborough County Aging Services Department, helps improve the diets of older people.
Last year, he hosted a monthly internet cooking show for seniors called “Eat Well, Age Well.”
“There are studies showing that if you eat a healthy diet, you can change your diet right away. It doesn’t have to be a dramatic change. It can be a small change. Many health benefits are seen. You can, “he said. “Our main goal is to show them recipes and methods that can make more foods from scratch, rather than getting processed foods and fast foods.”
Taylor says the goal of life should be to live longer, but more importantly, to be healthy so that you can enjoy it.
Carolyn Stafford is 68 years old and has been involved in this project since the conception.
“It reminded me,’OK, if you want to stay here longer, you have to do what you can to stay here longer,'” said Stafford.
This program encourages older people to eat well with simple and healthy recipes so that they can enjoy the golden age. Those interested in the program can send an email to taylorbr@hcflgov.net or call 813-272-5250 to find out more and receive a link to join.
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