Whether you’re thinking about a loved one or trying to kick start your retirement in a positive way, everyone can agree that looking after health in later life is important. A balanced diet, regular exercise, and looking after your general well-being are keys to a good quality of life in later years and can help reduce the risk of more serious medical problems.

Heart disease and cancer are the biggest killers in the over 65s, but the risk of both can be reduced by looking after your body. It certainly doesn’t need to be boring or difficult; in fact, it’s a great opportunity to try a whole host of new things.

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Banana Peanut Butter Waffles - www.ifyougiveablondeakitchen.com

Today's Food Friday feature is Banana Peanut Butter Waffles  by Haley of If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen.

Orange Creamsicle Fruit Dip - theturquoisehome.com

Today's Food Friday feature is Orange Creamsicle Fruit Dip  by Laura of The Turquoise Home.

It's made with orange, cream cheese, whipped cream, and sugar; and is a perfect dip for fresh fruits like strawberries, apples, or grapes!

Met with Cat and his fiancé, Zack, last Saturday. Finally got to carry out our much needed catching up after 6 months! Yay! Talk about being busy. :p

Easy Vegan French Patisserie Fruit Tarts - sprinkleofvanillasugar.wordpress.com

Today's Food Friday feature is Easy Vegan French Patisserie Fruit Tarts  by Zoe of Sprinkle of Vanilla Sugar.

I'd been baking for quite some time but it's just now that I realized that I haven't made fruit tarts yet. I've already bookmarked Zoe's recipe for future reference! Can't wait to bake again soon! :D

Max's Restaurant launched its new menu, adding more authentic Filipino feast staples to their other world class offerings. I wasn't able to join its official launch, my schedule didn't permit, as always, but our friends from Max's Restaurant had us try it at a later date.

We arrived at the restaurant after around a 5-minute walk from our house and were ushered our table, the same table where we were seated when we first got to dine at Max's. :D After placing our orders, which Mark took charge of, our Filipino food feast began!