General Health Tips : 7 Best Foods for People Over 50

Life stages simplified:

• Growth and development? Youth and adolescence.
  
• Procreation and maintenance? Young adult – 20 something plus 30 years.
  
• Disease prevention and keeping body systems working? Congratulations! You've reached the 50 and beyond mark!
  

What is an ideal anti-aging shopping list for someone 50 or over? 

 


1. Green Leafy Vegetables

• fight DNA damage that may lead to cancer;
  
• reduce your risk of chronic eye diseases;
  
• suppress the amino acid homocysteine which is important for brain health.
  

2. Kefir or Yogurt

• source of calcium, needed for bone;
  
• choose plain, low-sugar varieties, ideally made from grass-fed milk.
  

3. Whey Protein

• counteract loss of muscle mass and strength.
  
• easily absorbed and supports muscle growth and repair.
  
• add to smoothies or mix with milk for a quick shake.
  

4. Wild-Caught Seafood

• best sources of omega-3 fats, fights inflammation and supports brain health, heart health and more.
  

5. Berries

• high in fiber and antioxidants;
  
• should be called “super berries” because of all the health benefits.
  

6. Olive Oil

• heart-healthy monounsaturated fat can lower risk of heart disease;
  
• controls insulin levels and blood sugar;
  
• provides vitamins E and K.
  

7. Dark Chocolate (the darker, the better)

• rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds
  
• lowers risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and even abdominal obesity;
  
• satisfies your sweet tooth. :)
  

DISCLAIMER: Information above not intended to substitituted for medical advice. General information purposes only. If you found the summary above useful and would like to read the extended version of the article or find other health-related writings, click here to peruse the full library.

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3 Spices That Hold the Secrets of Longevity Per Mao Shing Ni (Dr. Mao)

Mao Shing Ni (Dr. Mao), who is a board-certified anti-aging expert shares information about the 3 best spices for a longer life.

Before you click the link (below) to the original article, give yourself 3 chances to guess the right combination of 3 spices that have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and other Eastern traditions to cure common illnesses and maintain good health.  I only guessed one of the spices.  But since I guessed it right, I added some extra info in this post.  So you only have to guess the other 2. ☺

Now that I know what they are, I'm glad they're common, inexpensive and very easy to find.  So I don't travel over land and sea in search of the 3 mythical spices from the lost country of "Where Did You Get that?!"

The 3 best spices for a longer life

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"Garlic is as good as ten mothers."

 - Ancient Telugu proverb from India

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A Miscellany of Garlic: From Paying Off Pyramids and Scaring Away Tigers to Inspiring Courage and Curing Hiccups, the Unusual Power Behind the World's Most Humble Vegetable

Lose weight + reduce inflammation! Add ginger in all its form such as a tea, in smoothies or as a spice in meals to promote better health and shed weight. Ginger’s most marked bioactive compound, gingerol, has been found to burn body fat while reducing feelings of hunger. #health pic.twitter.com/S8l1grv4WK

— Lori Shemek, PhD (@LoriShemek) February 16, 2018

The Healing Power of Pine Medicine (#DIY #Recipes!) - The Sacred Science ~ https://t.co/BOdppbFKzl via @flipboard #evergreen ~ Based on the research & experiments of ancient Taoists, we know that every part of the pine tree has a therapeutic use. Plus you can eat the pine nuts!

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Miso is Good for Your Health

Miso is the fermented soybean paste miso that is used in Japanese cuisine. It offers many nutritional health benefits. Actually nutritionists say that most fermented foods are very good for you. But miso is “recognized as one of the top superfoods for gut health”

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FUN FOOD FACTS:

“According to the Japan Miso Promotion Board, there are over 1,300 kinds of miso!”

“...the Japanese drink a bowl of miso soup three times a day ...”


WEIRD FOOD FACT:

Even though miso has a high salt content, it's not bad for your heart like other high-sodium foods.


The Health Benefits of Miso ~ Just One Cookbook

~ You can buy miso ready-made or make your own. 

* * * Homemade Miso 

 

FOOD FACT: Did You Know: Japanese cuisine is one of only three national food traditions recognized by the UN for its cultural significance. 

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Spiced Orange Saffron Warm drink | Drink Recipes from Chitra's Healthy Kitchen

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• Saffron, my favorite spice.  Never thought to put it in a drink though. :) 

• Love oranges. Love saffron. Can’t go wrong! :)

• Warm drinks are so soothing and comforting.   

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Health : Control Your Appetite : It's All in Your Head

Another discovery has been made in the study of food, health, and science. Credit is being given to Professor Kazuyoshi Ukena of Hiroshima University for identifying NPGL, a protein in our brain which “apparently aims to maintain body mass at a constant, come feast or famine”.

The professor's finding eliminates the excuse of not being able to lose weight and stop yourself from overeating because you don't have any willpower because the mechanisms for appetite control are literally ... all in your head. :)

• REF: "New Appetite Control Mechanism Found in Brain." ScienceBlog.com. N.p., 28 Apr. 2017. Web. 09 May 2017.

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