One of the most common maladies that affects us in our old age is compromised vision. Glaucoma, cataracts, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) all become much more common once we pass the age of 60. Low vision (or blindness) contributes to reduced mobility, increased depression, and higher risk of accident and falling.



AMD is the foremost cause of blindness and low vision in adults, and with the aging population, it’s becoming more and more common. Unfortunately, there is no cure for AMD as of yet. However, proper nutrition has been shown to slow the progression of AMD, and prevent it from starting in the first place.

Given current society’s love for instant food, it’s not surprising why most of the population is living unhealthy lifestyles. Eating healthy can be a huge challenge especially if you experience food cravings. But if snacks are the problem, there’s a quick solution – change the way you snack. 



Whether you are looking for a quick snack you can easily cook or prepare at home or something to take on the go, we’ve got you covered. Here are three alternative snack ideas to cut down on unhealthy foods and get more potassium and calcium in your diet.

When selecting your meat at a butcher or an online meat supplier, it can be difficult to know what you’re ordering. The different cuts of beef are numerable and therefore hard to remember. This guide is aimed at helping you understand the main cuts of beef so that next time you go shopping for meat, you know what you’re buying.



Brisket:
The brisket is a cut of beef from the lower chest (just above the front legs). It can be cooked in multiple ways including the obvious: baking, roasting and boiling. Brisket is normally a tough cut of meat due to its location in the cattle and the collagen fibres that make up the connective tissue. In the UK especially, Brisket is rolled as a roasting joint. It’s also known to be a low cost option for a casserole. Often cooked very slowly in a slow cooker, is often served with a selection of vegetables.