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Top 10 Nutrition & Fitness Tips for Those of Us over Age 50

    Lifestyle determines 70% of how you age. Take control of your destiny with nutrition and fitness. Try these foods and activities to stay healthier and younger longer.

  1. Omega 3s for your heart, skin and mood. Wild salmon, walnuts and flaxseed are excellent sources.
  2. Anti-inflammatory spices, such as ginger, turmeric and black pepper.
  3. Cinnamon to help regulate blood sugar all day.
  4. Fiber as found in steel-cut oats, wheat germ and flax seed. It helps lower your cholesterol.
  5. Dark chocolate. The 70% cocoa variety has highest concentration of flavonoids. Select chocolate processed without alkali; alkali removes some of the flavonoids.
  6. Spinach, broccoli and broccoli sprouts for their antioxidants, fiber and other nutrients. The antioxidants in 1 Tb of broccoli sprouts is equivalent to one pound of broccoli. Sprinkle on sandwiches,soups and use as a garnish for your meals. Kids will love them also!
  7. Egg yolk to help prevent memory loss. The yolk contains chemical choline, a building block for every cell
  8. Driving new routes to work. It challenges your brain and grows new synapses.
  9. A Vitamin B12 supplement to help protect against Alzheimer’s disease
  10. Weight training, yoga, tennis and walking. Also practicing deep breathing exercises. The lungs oxygenate the blood, giving you more energy

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