The Best Food on Hollywood Blvd: Dubai Sauce

Last April, a friend suggested we visit Dubai Sauce for lunch. Even though it is right down the block from where we live, we had never been. Why? We don’t eat food on Hollywood Blvd, at least near the Walk of Fame. Why? Because the food is generally awful. You can read about that first experience HERE. I decided to bring Fit last Friday and see if they’ve made any improvements; they have.

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5 Tips Seniors Can Use To Improve Memory

Memory loss is a characteristic of the seniors. Memory difficulties evoke immense fears despite being a normal aging process. Luckily, there are a few steps seniors can adopt to improve their cognitive ability. Here are the top five tips to being with:

1) Improved Social Connections

Enhanced socialization can greatly improve a senior’s memory. There is no better way to improve social connections than spending time with family and friends. Besides, you can also seek the services of a professional senior care agency and join a class or a volunteers program. If you have a senior within Florida experiencing memory loss problems, there are quality elder care services in Palm Beach County where he or she can get support by participating in daily social events and therapeutic activities.

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Hungry’s New Morning Routine

Who wakes up before 8 am? Who wakes up before 7 am? 6 am? How about 5 am? I know that we have readers of all ages on the blog, and while everyone is unique, there are certain populations who tend to sleep in more than others. For as long as we’ve been together, our alarms are usually set for 5:30 am. We like to walk Noke before other people are outside and get our day started. Recently, a few changes have led me to set that alarm an hour earlier.

I’ve been waking up at 4:30 am. 

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The Secret to Making Tacos at Home

Tacos are one of the greatest foods of all time. Fight me. They can be done in any manner of ways, but if you get the essentials right, they are little pockets of joy. Price ranges for tacos can vary—especially in Los Angeles. You can go to your local taco truck and get three tacos for $4 or you can go to a fancy trendy restaurant and pay $6 for one taco. 

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New Year’s Check-In Meditation

In two days, we will have finished January and entered a new month. What does that mean for you? What were your goals for January? What was your intention? Did you set any for the month? For the year? January flew by for Hungry & Fit and to be honest, we didn’t do great with our January goals, but we did alright on annual goals. Life works a little funny that way. It’s always push and pull like the tides. Just because you didn’t accomplish all 20 goals for your month (wow, might be too much?) doesn’t mean you are inherently bad. I want to guide you through a short meditation so that you can check in with yourself and be in tune with how you are and where you’re at. 

[Suggested playlist: Tibetan Bowls]

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Staying Fit for Free: Does Medicare Cover Gym Memberships?

Staying fit is important to your mental and physical wellbeing, no matter what your age. But, for seniors, neglecting your health and fitness can have even greater risks and consequences. Many health challenges tend to increase as we age. This can be true even if maintain a healthy lifestyle in our younger years.

According to the National Council on Aging, here are some of the scary statistics about senior health risks:

  • Approximately 80% of older adults have at least one chronic disease
  • Diabetes affects 23% of older adults
  • 90% of older adults are at risk for developing high blood pressure
  • Depression impacts 7 million older adults

If you’re a senior, you may be able to take advantage of added benefits through a Medicare supplement plan that can help prevent health problems down the road. But, does Medicare cover gym memberships, weight loss and more?

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Our Most Anticipated Movies of 2019

2018 gave us movies like Black Panther, Solo: A Star Wars Movie, and Avengers: Infinity War. 2019 is no less epic and Hungry & Fit loves epic. In fact, at least for Fit, 2019 could be an even bigger year. We love movies. We are actually enrolled in AMC’s A-List program which allows three movies per week and only is around $20/month. Yeah, so if you see 1.5 movies a month, it’s worth it. And we aren’t sponsored by AMC–we just love the program. Anyhow, we love movies and we had a lot of fun creating our Top 5 Most-Anticipated Movies of 2019 list. Enjoy. 

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4 Things to Look for When Choosing an Alternative to Opioids

Anyone suffering from chronic pain knows that opiates are one of the solutions that medics prescribe. However, with the risks that come with this form of treatment, such as the risk of addiction, it is best to go for opiate alternatives. There is a wide variety of opiate alternatives out there, ranging from exercise, acupuncture, to chiropractic care. But how do you know which one to go for out of all these alternatives? To choose the best, here are 4 things to look for when choosing an alternative to opiates.

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7 Great Stretches for Targeting Tight Hip Flexors

The hip flexors are a group of muscles that include the iliopsoas, as well as the rectus femoris. They work to bring the legs and trunk together, which helps you complete your ab exercises, lift your knees and bring your thighs toward your stomach. Since these movements are essential for running, it’s important to keep your hip flexors loose and limber. If you’re feeling tight around your hip area, the following stretches will improve your comfort and range of motion.

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