Choice Clippings no. 1
Here is a collection of articles that I enjoyed. Hope you do, too!
AGEISM
Ageism is alive and rampant. Thank goodness for women like Isabella Rossellini who reject this idiotic notion your utility is exhausted as you become mature. I’m happy to join that club and enjoyed reading about her farm.
AGING
A Peek Inside the Brains of ‘Super-Agers’
We don’t often know what side of the pendulum we’ll come down on with longevity. But with brain health, we can help it along by eating well. The end of this article gives a nod to nutrition, which is something we can work on controlling.
BLOGS
The recipes from Farm to People suit my taste perfectly. They’re easy, straightforward, and best of all, I can quickly tell what's on the plate. I also purchase their food regularly.
FITNESS
A Late-Blooming Ping Pong Champion
At 89, Rachel Williams is a ping pong ace. She’s also very clear about what she will and won’t eat. She spices up eggs with vegetables and grains and rejects sugary junk. Right on!
Gray Hair, Huge Muscles: Why Older Women are Bulking Up
Women all over are trying to get fit and not worried if they’re over 50 starting the process. I have exercised from my 20s forward, but in my 60s, when I got involved with CrossFit – now that has been challenging. Still, like the women in this article, I don’t let that deter me.
The New Midlife Fitness Flex: A Pull-Up
I admire London-based consultant Claire Warner for taking on the challenge of mastering pull-ups. It's an aspirational goal for me, as I'm still using a box to jump and get my head over the bar!
FOOD
Bee Wilson's Table Talk in the Wall Street Journal is one of my favorite reads. I always find something new and interesting in her articles. In this particular piece, she explores how different cultures structure their meals through their cuisines. In the Fischer Kitchen, we make it a point to include vegetables in every meal.