Home & Lifestyle Spring 2019

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Retirement Living NOW ••

Caring for yourself as you age

I n the world of nutrition, “fat” is no longer a dirty word. In fact, there’s a class of good fats—monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)— that are essential as part of a healthy, well- balanced diet. Even if you are good at avoiding or limiting less-healthy fats (trans fat and saturated fat), you likely aren’t consuming enough good fats each day. (About two-thirds of the fats you consume each day should be good fats.) Fortunately, it’s easy—and delicious: As you age, your bones start to get brittle and thinner, and especially for women which results in a fragile bone condition known as osteoporosis. When bones start to thin and the body mass decreases, the risk of falling increases, which leads to broken bones. To prevent this from happening, a little exercise A s you start aging, your body will begin to change. Your bones, skin, your mind, everything will start to function differently. The most important thing to remember is that these changes should not be too surprising for you. It is important to know that your body will start going through changes, both positive and negative. For some people, aging takes a toll on their mental and physical health, but for some, it has the opposite effects. If you understand aging and how your body begins to change, the steps to maintain your health as you get older will be better.

way you will have good company, you will not be prone to thinking about negative things, and you will stay happier. It is important to make yourself a priority. Go for regular checkups to your dentist, doctor, and optometrist so you know how your body is changing, this way you will be aware about what is going on in your body. If you are prescribed with medication, make sure you are taking it as your doctor has told you to. Cut down smoking and limit your consumption of alcohol. Make sure you are giving your body the right amount of sleep. Sleep is extremely important, especially when you start to age. Taking care of yourself physically is important so your emotional health can be balanced with it. Just by incorporating a few things into your life, you can achieve a life that is healthy and happy. Make yourself a priority because at the end of the day, you are all you have.

• UsePlantbasedoilssuchasCanolaorSoybean, • Add Avocado to your meals. • Put flaxseed in your smoothies or on your cereal. • Add walnuts to cereal or salads. • Add Almonds on top of your chicken, fish or casseroles. • Spread Nut butter on your toast Cashew or Almond. • Eat Salmon or Trout twice each week. • Eat some olives in a salad or dish. • Snack on seeds sunflower, pumpkin and sesame. Healthy aging is not only important for your physical health, but it is also crucial for your mental well-being. Being involved with healthy habits throughout your life will make the whole aging process better for you, which is why it is important to start earlier so the effects are long lasting. It is important to stay socially active with family and friends. This is very important every day and be sure you are talking about this with your physician. Diet is key to keeping your body working normally and water intake is crucial to staying healthy. If you are takingmedication or in those hot summer months your intake may need to be increased. Consume a well-balanced and healthy diet. Make sure you are eating foods that are rich in calcium, high in fibre, low in fats and low in cholesterol. A healthy diet with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables is best to ensure your nutrition levels needed are met and to keep your heart healthy.

Still making good fats part of your diet

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