It is Never too late to improve your Health.
It's never too late to improve your health at any age. But for
seniors a complete change in unhealthy behaviours may be
required. Be sure to take exercise every day for at least 30
minutes. But always ask your healthcare provider about any
exercise plans you may have, especially if you have a medical
condition. Try and eat low-fat, high-fibre foods. You can get
most of your calories from carbohydrates like fruits,
vegetables, and whole grain, high fibre breads, pastas, and
cereals. Drink plenty of fluids, again as approved by your
physician. Take vitamin and mineral supplements that are
designed for seniors. Always ask your healthcare provider or
your pharmacist about the use of these supplements. Be sure to
go for regular medical and dental checkups. Socialize more with
friends and family. Enjoy a healthy love life.
Always put on sunscreen and wear sunglasses when you are outside
in hot weather. Try and limit your alcoholic beverages to no
more than one or two drinks a day. Stop smoking. Keep busy by
always-trying new things, maybe new sports that are not over
exertive and simply enjoy yourself. Many older adults use the
retirement years to learn how to do something they have always
wanted to do, but never had the time. New skills are never
wasted and passing on skills that you have acquired to the young
can also be very rewarding. Volunteer work is a very good way of
using that extra time that you find you now have and travelling
is also a wonderful ways to stay alert, happy, and healthy and a
way of obtaining and making new friends. Below is a suggested
healthy eating plan for seniors and how to get all the nutrients
you need. Simply follow this food guide. Eat a variety of foods
from each food group to get a wide variety of nutrients. Strive
to eat the recommended servings from each group and in addition,
consider specific vitamin and mineral supplements such as
calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B-12 and vitamin E. This suggestion
is narrower than the traditional food guide normally seen. Water
- 8 servings. Bread, fortified cereal, rice and pastas - 6
servings. Vegetables -3 servings. Fruits - 2 servings. Milk,
yogurt and cheeses - 3 servings. Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans,
eggs and nuts - 2 servings. But be sparing with fats, oils and
sweets and take additional Calcium, vitamins D and B12. Always
check your food intake plan with you physician. Your needs may
be different to this guide. It is not to late to improve your
health no matter what age you are.
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