Balanced Aging

Aging well is not determined by hair color, but rather the ability to bounce back quickly, agility in body, a quick mind, bright eyes, and most important Joy.

Research shows us that Nutrition, Exercise and Happiness all determine our health levels and quality of life for later years.

The foods that we consume and how we prepare them gives us the energy to enjoy life, and all the things in life that we love. As our life evolves, good nutrition plays an increasingly vital role in how well we age. Eating a low-salt, low-fat diet with plenty of vegetables and fruits, fiber and essential fatty acids, can actually reduce, if not eliminate, your age-related risks of heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, stroke, and other chronic diseases. By eating a wide variety of fresh, organic, whole foods, you can easily get what your body needs. Our bodily needs include:

• Protein - For building and repair of muscle. Get protein from low-fat sources such as organic poultry, fish, eggs and nuts.
• Carbohydrate - Use complex carbohydrates which come from vegetables and grains. Complex Carbohydrates are packed with vitamins, fiber and minerals. There is another source called Simple Carbohydrates. Sucrose (white sugar), and fructose (sugar in fruit), and finally lactose (milk sugar) are other sources of Carbohydrate.
• Fat - For providing energy. Good fat keeps your blood cholesterol levels low. Good fats are Polyunsaturated fats like soybean oil, or Monounsaturated fats like olive oil, avocado, and nuts. Unhealthy fats such as beef, butter, lard, cheese and even worse, margarine can cause excess toxic build up and increase the rate of aging within the body.
• Water - As we age, our Kidneys have a harder time keeping our body hydrated. It is important to drink about 2 liters of water per day for the average adult.