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Senior Fitness with Symbria Helpful Healthy Eating Tips
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Read Nutrition labels: Watch for added fat, sodium, and sugar even in what is advertised as a healthy choice. Be wise. Follow Recommended Servings: To maintain a healthy weight, follow recommended serving sizes and considering measuring to be sure. Reduce Sugar: Refined sugars are empty calories and cause inflammation. Reduce added sugars by eating naturally sweet foods such as fruits, sweet peppers, and yams. Choose Healthy Fats: Eliminate saturated and trans fats by using mono and poly unsaturated options. Olive oil, avocado, nuts, and foods with omega 3's are excellent choices. Stay Physically Active: Nutrition and exercise go hand in hand. Regular physical activity helps improve digestion, maintain muscle mass, support heart health, and manage weight. Even light activities like walking, stretching, or chair exercises can make a meaningful difference when done consistently.
The following suggestions are offered by NIH, NOCA, AARPJ and Web MD for your information.
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Consume Adequate Liquids: Increase fluid intake especially water, to maintain hydration even when you are not feeling thirsty. Eat a Variety of Foods: Vary your diet to ensure you are getting all necessary nutrients with lean proteins; fruits; vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy. Plan your Meals: Planning meals in advance makes healthy eating proactive. Minimize Table Salt: too much salt can increase blood pressure; stroke risk, and kidney disease. As taste buds become less sensitive with age; consider alternatives. Season with Herbs & Spices: Choose healthy alternatives to salt that add flavor. Consider basil, sage, cayenne pepper, rosemary, turmeric, and garlic.
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