The AARP Hates All My Favorite Foods

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Being a healthy eater after 50 means two things: boosting intake of good-for-you foods like berries, leafy greens, whole grains and lean proteins; and cutting out the foods that clog your arteries, raise your blood pressure and risk of diabetes, affect your cognition and expand your waistline. ... And when possible, just say no -- or at least "whoa!" -- to these 25 foods.

Posted by retort at 01:19 PM | 14 COMMENTS | permalink

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A bit of a caveat to the veggie way, which I have followed mostly for 25 years:

www.ewg.org

Frozen fruits and veggies have less pesticide residues, and are often fresher because they are cleaned and flash frozen right after picking.

Just be wary of Gov allowed limits, as Monsanto doesn't really care about you at all.

www.centerforfoodsafety.org

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-05-16 02:31 PM

So you don't have to Join AARP to read the link:

familycaregiversonline.net

I presume that's the same list.

#2 | Posted by Corky at 2026-05-16 02:46 PM

They're against processed, salty, fatty, sweetened stuff.
I'm against denying myself things I love to eat. In moderation.

#3 | Posted by morris at 2026-05-16 03:06 PM

For years I used to eat a cheeseburger and fries once a month... just to prove I wasn't being too rigid, lol.

#4 | Posted by Corky at 2026-05-16 03:31 PM

AARP is a front for United Healthcare, where Mehmet Oz (and other Trumpf junta apparatchiks) own stock.

#5 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-05-16 04:51 PM

Why does the owner of this site post AARP articles where you need a AARP membership?

I mean I get some media site, or news site but AARP?

What 34yo is going to buy an AARP membership?

Morons

#6 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-05-16 07:45 PM

Why does the owner of this site post AARP articles where you need a AARP membership?
I mean I get some media site, or news site but AARP?
What 34yo is going to buy an AARP membership?
Morons

Posted by oneironaut at 2026-05-16 07:45 PM | Reply

Don't crap where you eat. It's very uncouth to do so. You capicse??

#7 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-05-16 07:48 PM

No more gabagool

#8 | Posted by hamburglar at 2026-05-16 11:53 PM

Monsanto is now Bayer.

You're welcome.

#9 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-05-17 12:41 PM

Go ------- jump off a parking structure you dope.

#10 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-05-17 12:42 PM

#7 Thank you, Ms. Laura!

#11 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-05-17 12:49 PM

I mean I get some media site, or news site but AARP?
What 34yo is going to buy an AARP membership?
Morons

familycaregiversonline.net

Is this the same "25 foods"?

If so Youth is wasted on young 34 yo morons like you commie spyboy wannabe.

#12 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-05-17 03:25 PM

For years I used to eat a cheeseburger and fries once a month... just to prove I wasn't being too rigid, lol.

#4 | Posted by Corky

I hope you washed it down with a malt. My local burger stand does a good 'un. They're getting hard to find.

#13 | Posted by morris at 2026-05-17 07:22 PM

Regarding the evil "25 foods".

I think I've eaten them all and yet here I am.. still kicking it. I just don't just eat them ALL THE TIME. I eat other fresh home prepared cooked foods mostly (also I was smart once upon a time and fell in love with and married a chef!)

In defense of those who may still eat them. When I was working full time and in the Marines I had to eat what I could get when I could get it. Or not eat at all. So I sympathize with those who work full time and don't always have someone to prepare fresh healthy food for them. Plus healthy foods are usually more expensive..

Side note: (I had to literally "sue" (request mast) to even get the Marines to feed us properly as the cooks were stealing the good stuff and taking it out the back door!)

Also - The air fryer makes great French fries, chicken, fish, and most other previously oil fried foods.

Finally- Everything in moderation.

#14 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-05-18 10:14 AM

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