Plus more good news from this week.
Key Points
- A 100-year-old Dallas woman credits water aerobics and a plant-heavy diet for aging well.
- Eating avocado and mango daily may boost heart health and increase vitamin C and fiber intake.
- Hard-boiling eggs may be the healthiest way to eat them, as it preserves nutrients like choline.
This is Good Food News, your weekly installment of positive food and health news from around the world. These feel-good stories are hand-picked by EatingWell editors to help make your week just a little bit brighter.
Featured Story: Dallas Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday with Water Aerobics Classmates
Turning 100 is worth a celebration, and for Joan Eichner, the obvious spot for her centennial birthday party was at her local YMCA. The Dallas resident celebrated her special birthday with family and friends at the Moody Family YMCA, which she frequents three times a week to do water aerobics in the gym’s pool.
Yes, Eichner is still swimming and living her best life at 100, telling Today that “I don’t feel any older…I try to keep my life going. I love being alive, and I love all the things I do and see. So it keeps me going.”
A recent study shows that regular aerobic exercise could actually make your brain measurably younger. Plus, Eichner notes that her health is in good shape due to physical activity, but also because of her social connection to the aerobics teacher and fellow YMCA members. And there’s science to back up that a healthy social life is important for your brain, as it helps stimulate your mind and memory while also improving your mood.
Both of these things, alongside her plant-heavy diet, explains why Eichner is aging gracefully. But in her Today interview, she shares that she loves wine and chocolate on occasion, sparking her joy just as much as her daily crossword puzzle and weekly church projects.
More Good News This Week
This Food Combo May Be Linked to Better Heart Health
A brand new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that eating an avocado with one cup of fresh mango every day can help improve heart health in adults with prediabetes. Including this pair of fruit in your eating pattern will also bump up your vitamin C and fiber intake, so it’s a win-win-win! Eat the flavorful produce as is, or consider making our vibrant Mango & Avocado Salad.
Costco Has Some Amazing Deals This Month
If you have a Costco membership, it’s vital that you pay your local warehouse a visit this month. Stock up on their must-buy sales, from Liquid I.V. that’s $8 off to our editor-loved anti-inflammatory turmeric shots with a slashed price tag. There’s also some great deals for fans of Chobani, Perfect Bar and Vita Coco (cue the Vita Coco TikTok jingle).
Hard-Boiling Eggs Is Actually the Healthiest Cooking Method
Egg lovers, listen up. You may think that a simple scramble is the healthiest way to enjoy your eggs in the morning, but hard-boiled eggs may just be superior. Not only does boiling eggs mean there’s no additional sodium or fat included while cooking, but due to the slow-cook method versus the high heat of a pan, the eggs are retaining higher amounts of nutrients like choline and B vitamins. These essential nutrients can help support your brain health and metabolic health, respectively, so dietitians advise incorporating more hard-boiled eggs into your routine.
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