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. :)
  

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How Bread Dipping Oil Can Save Your Next Impromptu Gathering (Guest Post)

No one would argue with you if you claimed to have never thought about bread dipping oil outside of certain Italian restaurants. Then again, why would you? We’ve come to know this little tasty treat as something to help tide us over while we wait for our main course, and in some cases, the dipping oil was much more satisfying. The thing is that bread dipping oil is starting to make a name for itself in home entertainment as a way of jazzing up the snack game. No longer are big bowls of chips and dip acceptable as snacks for guests (actually, who are we kidding — they are). Even if you have surprise guests, the expectation of having a nice snack on-hand is enough to start making bread dipping oil very chic nowadays.

The fact is we are also a very social species that hates to disappoint. If you have family or friends come by your place without prior notice, it can be a little unnerving, but you still want to be a good host. Then again, maybe it’s more than just someone dropping by. Maybe you’re out with the gang and someone calls your place for the after-party. Everyone is stoked, and even though you’re “high-fiving” everyone, deep down, you’re terrified because you may not have enough Vienna sausages for a group.

So, how big a deal is bread dipping oil? Here are a few ways it can really save the day:

Simplicity to the Core — Good extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. That’s it. Have some nice bread available, and you’ve got all you need.

Keep Ingredients in the Pantry — Seasonings like salt and pepper are always a part of any kitchen, and along with these staples, you may already cook with olive oil. With such a perfect combination ready to go, it makes you wonder why you have some much other stuff in your pantry.

Save Money — There’s no need to order food or pilfer your fridge and freezer for snacks. And chances are that once you buy the ingredients you’d need for your dip, you probably won’t have to buy them again for a bit.

Can Set the Scene — Impromptu gatherings can sometimes come at the worst time because you’re just not up for it. Still, these are also the type of get-togethers that really turn into some happening parties. Your dip can play to each possibility.

Though the biggest selling point about bread dipping oil is its simplicity, you can really amp up the flavor in very unique ways. You can get a little crazy with the type of salt and pepper you use. Probably the biggest flavor bomb you can drop on your guests is using locally-sourced quality olive oil for the dip. Find the right bottle, and you can literally forget adding a single thing to the oil.

Texas Hill Country Olive Company in Dripping Springs, Texas has bread dipping oil that will make your next get-together the stuff of legends.

* * Article Writer: ALFRED MEARS

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