We’re big fans of good nutrition as a way to improve your physical health and manage chronic illness. Did you know the foods you eat can also help protect your brain and reduce your risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
Nearly half of Alzheimer’s cases are caused by risk factors that are within our control. This makes what we eat—along with factors such as sleep, physical activity, and stress management—especially important! Continue reading
Many Project Angel Heart meals have the same basic “anatomy”. Well, there’s a reason for that! Each component provides benefits that are especially important for someone coping with a serious illness: Continue reading
A home-delivered meal can be more than just comfort food. It can lead to significant health care savings for people who are ill, their insurance providers, hospitals, and community members.
Project Angel Heart recently completed a study of health care claims data for our medically tailored meal recipients. One of our findings showed that total medical costs for clients with a primary diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or diabetes went down by an average of 24% while they were receiving meals. These cost savings ranged in value from $416 to $736 per month.
So, what does that mean for Colorado? We did the math. Continue reading
We’re back with another round of our favorite summer veggies. Check out our staff’s favorite summer vegetables and how they like to prepare them for summertime meal ideas that are fresh, easy, and delicious! Continue reading
Cancer treatments can make you lose your appetite, develop sores or dry mouth that make eating challenging, or make food taste metallic or bad.
There may be times when you or a loved one living with cancer don’t feel like eating- but keep in mind the many benefits of eating nutritious food while living with cancer! It gives you more energy and helps you maintain a healthy weight, which can lessen side effects from treatment, lower your risk of infection, help your body rebuild muscle, and help you avoid missing treatment (download our free cancer nutrition guide to learn more).
If cancer is making it hard to eat, try some of these tips to help you feel more hungry or make food taste better: Continue reading
