{"id":4314,"date":"2023-03-06T16:29:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T16:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gray-dotterel-955238.hostingersite.com\/?page_id=4314"},"modified":"2023-05-08T21:41:54","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T21:41:54","slug":"nutrition-what-you-need-to-know-for-healthy-aging","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/draramideherbalcure.com\/index.php\/nutrition-what-you-need-to-know-for-healthy-aging\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutrition: What You Need to Know for Healthy Aging"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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When it comes to healthy aging and your diet, there are plenty of mixed up \u201cfacts\u201d that need to be unraveled, lets\u00a0separates nutrition fact from fiction.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

Myth:<\/strong>\u00a0You should avoid dairy as you get older.<\/span><\/h6>

Truth:<\/strong>\u00a0Only if it aggravates your stomach or digestive system.<\/h4>

Our bodies often become less tolerant of certain foods as we get older, says Johnson. Dairy is one of them because production of the enzyme lactase, which aids in the digestion of dairy, decreases as we age.<\/p>

But unless you\u2019re not feeling well after having dairy products (symptoms such as gas and bloating), there\u2019s no need to start shunning dairy.<\/p>

Myth:<\/strong>\u00a0You can only get calcium from dairy.<\/span><\/h6>

Truth:<\/strong>\u00a0Many other foods are surprisingly good sources.<\/h4>

If you can\u2019t tolerate dairy anymore (see above), you can still meet the daily recommended amount (1,300 milligrams to help prevent osteoporosis) by eating foods such as bok choy (79 milligrams per serving) and white beans (96 milligrams). Other foods with calcium: spinach (146 milligrams), salmon (181 milligrams) and sardines (325 milligrams).<\/p>

Myth:<\/strong>\u00a0You should switch to a low-carb, high-protein diet.<\/span><\/h6>

Truth:<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s better to follow a well-balanced eating plan that helps you maintain a healthy weight.<\/h4>

Protein does help build muscle mass \u2014 something our body naturally loses after the age of 50 (thus the importance of resistance training). However, Johnson says, what\u2019s most important for those over 50 is achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.<\/p>

For that goal, she says, \u201cpracticing moderation, and making sure the largest food on your plate is a vegetable, followed by whole grains and protein\u201d is important. One eating plan that most medical experts support for healthy aging is the\u00a0Mediterranean diet.<\/p><\/div>

Myth:<\/strong>\u00a0You should avoid saturated fats.<\/span><\/h6>

Truth:<\/strong>\u00a0Some can be good for you. Instead, focus on eating more healthy fats.<\/h4>

\u201cThere is good nutrition science supporting the benefits of good monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats,\u201d Johnson says \u2014 fats found in foods such as nuts and fatty fish.<\/p>

\u201cJust don\u2019t make fats \u2014 of any type \u2014 the largest part of your diet,\u201d she says. Bear in mind that fats help our bodies absorb many key vitamins and minerals for healthy aging.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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