Friday, November 14, 2014

Thursday, November 13, 2014

  

    

         Several decades ago it was not uncommon to hear many African-American ancestors often proclaimed: 'You are what you eat.' This was the generation that honored and was closer to the soil. This was the generation that ate fresh and complete meals. Besides a 'tall glass of water', complete meals always included foodstuffs from above, below and upon the earth. This was the generation upon which Kellogg built his innovative health spa. This was the generation of patriot victory gardens. Now, that I'm in my septuagenarian years I have  also come to believe that my ancestors had gotten it right and I have begun heeding their sage advice. These savvy seniors held on to the same belief that their ancestors held. My age-appropriate nutritional needs are best achieved by a dietary emphasis upon seasonal produce, fresh meat, poultry, fowl, whole grains and fiber-rich foods. My elders truly knew that one of the most important keys to longevity and optimal health was simply ~ Eat Well  to Be Well.  Has your diet changed due to age, wisdom an/or medical restrictions? If so, how?