Healthy Eating & Recipes
Reducing Sugar Intake May Help Prevent Dementia
High Blood Sugar Linked to Dementia Many studies over the past 15 years have established a link between chronic high blood sugar and Alzheimer’s disease/vascular dementia. Research indicates that people with type 2 diabetes have at least twice the risk of developing Alzheimer’s. This risk appears to increase dramatically when blood sugar and insulin levels…
Read MoreNatural Nourishment
It’s flu season—how’s your immune system? The media is reporting an early and aggressive start to the annual flu season, as well as a surge in a new type of norovirus (“stomach flu”) and the highest number of cases of whooping cough (pertussis) in 60 years. As in previous years, the flu season and other…
Read MoreCooking with Turmeric
Arthur’s Residential Care strives to have interesting and great tasting meals that also provide key nutritional support for the people in our care. One ingredient we recommend including on a regular basis is turmeric—a spice native to Southern India and Indonesia that contains curcumin. Many people recognize curcumin as the bright yellow-orange color and mellow,…
Read MoreWhat If Coconut Oil Could Help?
Environmental and lifestyle factors likely play a role in the development and progression of dementia according to this fact sheet from the National Institute of Health (NIH). There is great interest in clinical trials to understand the association between cognitive decline and vascular and metabolic conditions such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes…
Read MoreFeatured Recipe: Creamy Turmeric Tea
Turmeric is a powerful spice with many health benefits and is used in the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s. Looking for a delicious way to incorporate more turmeric into your diet? Try out this month’s featured recipe, Creamy Turmeric Tea. It’s perfect for a cold, windy autumn day! Creamy Turmeric Tea 1 cup coconut milk or real…
Read MoreFeatured Recipe: Basic Curry Sauce
In an effort to promote the health benefits of turmeric, we would love to share the recipe that was featured at a recent J. Arthur’s Memory Cafe meeting. Enjoy! Basic Curry Sauce with Chicken, Beef or Turkey 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or butter) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons lemon…
Read MoreFrom Research to Recipes!
Coming Soon! The Arthur’s community has been busy learning how the spice turmeric can aid with memory loss. We will publish our research articles along with fantastic recipes so you can incorporate this incredible spice into your diet at home.
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