Diet and aging
The Sphinx once asked: “What is it that has one voice and yet becomes four- footed and two-footed and three-footed?”
The answer:Man
He crawls on all fours during infancy, walks upright on his two feet and later on during old age depends on the cane.
Aging is something that we are all terrified of and at best try to avoid. With age come the aches and pains, the loss of balance, memory and agility. Changing your diet can help the anti-aging process. What you have to do is to restrict your calorie intake. With age, metabolism slows down and you don’t need to eat as much as you did when you were young. The ideal diet to follow is the Mediterranean diet which is high on protein,low on carb and has a limited fat intake. Contrary to belief, even when you are old you need nutrients and dietary supplements are a must-have.
Check out Mick Jagger’s anti-aging secret:
http://www.hfxnews.ca/index.cfm?sid=9748&sc=8
Recommended foods include:
1.Wholmeal bread and whole grains provide vitamin B6 and folate.
2.Plenty of fiber like greens provide beta carotene, vitamins B6,folate and E, calcium,iron and magnesium.Fiber also alleviates constipation and other bowel movement problems. Fruits are a great source of vitamins and fiber too.
3.Pulses are high on protein and make a filling meal.
4.Eggs are a high source of protein and a good source of vitamins A and D. You can have eggs in moderation.
5.Fish provide protein,essential fatty acids and vitamins A and D.
6.Dairy products provide calcium and protein.A substitute for milk would be soy milk.
7.Lean meat and chicken are good sources of nutrients but I personally believe that it is better to go vegan as you age. At least cutting down on animal products is a good idea.
8.Cut down on sugar opt for sugar substitutes and don’t even think about junk food.
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November 27th, 2006 at 3:46 am
Getting motivated is my main problem. As I work on a military base, I have free access to a fully-equipped gym complete with personal trainers. I turned 55 this year, and I keep telling myself I should go over there and get started with a regular exercise program, but don’t.
Any suggestions?
November 28th, 2006 at 12:02 am
The next post is for you Trudy…hope it helps.