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RIPE FOR THE AGING 3 SUMMER STAPLES THAT HELP OLDER ADULTS As summer gardens bloom and flourish, consider the ways in which the produce found in those gardens can be good for an aging body. In fact, there are many benefits to summer produce! Here are just three of the big foods. Juicy Tomatoes During these warm months, tomatoes are at their fullest and juiciest, which means the nutrients your body needs are packed into these red jewels. In particular, tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C and lycopene. All three of these nutrients can ward off diseases.
Martial arts get added to the list of activities we can’t do as we age, right? Unless you’re doing tai chi or aikido, most people think there’s no place in contact sports for aging folks.
Except, as it turns out, there is.
From hip shows like “Cobra Kai” (and its basis, “The Karate Kid”) to centuries of
tradition, older people and martial arts actually mix quite well — and they can be a great throughline for an active life. Martial arts took off in the United States back in the 1980s with the “Karate Kid” franchise, which continues today. The original movies showed us Pat Morita, an Okinawan expatriate and karate master who trains Ralph Macchio’s character, Daniel LaRusso. Morita’s Mr. Miyagi is no spring chicken, but he’s able to take LaRusso to new levels of karate expertise — and also beat down bad guy John Kreese in the process, despite Kreese being a much younger man.
Lycopene has been linked with lower rates of heart disease and cancer, vitamin A boosts the immune system, and vitamin C can help you heal faster and make your bones stronger.
Add It: Tomatoes add rich flavors to burgers, salads, and dips — or eat them straight! Try to avoid ketchup, though. Its sugar quantity cancels out the tomato benefits.
Sweet Watermelons You can always tell when you pick a
Mr. Miyagi is based on a “stock” character, or archetype, from traditional Asian martial arts culture. But there’s a
good piece of watermelon. It’s often dark in color and the flavor bursts as soon as you bite down! That sweet, candy flavor doesn’t just taste good — it’s also good for you! Watermelon actually has more lycopene than tomatoes, but it’s also packed with
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potassium. This nutrient, also found in bananas, helps your body regulate functions. It keeps the muscles and nerves moving, helps your heart beat at a
regular pace, and can prevent high blood pressure.
Add It: Slices of watermelon make for the perfect side dish, but you can add watermelon to salads and salsas, too! Or, serve it up with whipped cream for a healthy sweet treat. Crunchy Chard (And Other Leafy Greens) Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the rich, full flavors of greens, and none are more diverse than Swiss chard. Packed with nutrients, its biggest claim to fame is the high dose of vitamin K flowing through its leaves. This nutrient helps build proteins that allow for blood clotting. (Spinach, which is also in season, is also full of vitamin K.) Other leafy greens like kale, lettuce, and arugula can also house many, many nutrients. Add It: Chard, arugula, spinach, and other greens are the perfect way to add spice to salads. Try sautéing it with some spices for a unique side dish, too!
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