Today is your day Boomer! Boomers, as we age, one of our greatest concerns is dementia. It is a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities. And it is often associated with other medical risks like heart disease! So, would you trust a 30-year study with over 130,000 participants who basically ate nuts instead of red meat? According to CTV News, "The men and women were asked how often they ate a serving of processed red meat, which could be two slices of bacon, one hot dog, two small links of sausage or kielbasa, and salami, bologna or other processed meat sandwiches. They were also asked how often they ate nuts and legumes, such as one tablespoon of peanut butter; one ounce of peanuts, walnuts or other nuts; an eight-ounce glass of soy milk; a half cup of string beans, lentils, beans, peas or lima beans; or a typical three-ounce serving of tofu or soy protein." The result? The risk for dementia dropped by 20% for people who replaced that small daily serving of processed red meat with a daily serving of nuts and legumes. 20% Boomers!! One small change in our diet could be a big health game changer! This brings new meaning to the old saying: "food for thought".
Today is your day Boomer! My Dad left this world this week. I was there in-person to say goodbye and, of course, it was very, very difficult. But rather than focusing on the negatives of his downfall, I want to share with you my Dad's many contributions to my life. First off, Harold (Hal) shared his name with me and helped raise me as one of six kids in our family. Imagine the financial impact a family of eight had on his work life and mental state! Speaking of that, he taught me the importance of a strong work ethic and a good education. All his kids have university degrees or trades tickets. He showed me the supreme importance of family gatherings, how to flyfish...even when he was colour blind....how to use tools, play high-level bridge, eat organic foods, he taught me how to drive....even though I ruined the transmission on our old car....he showed me how to sail, save and invest money, have an appreciation for nature, he was a role model for me as I moved through heart/s
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