You won’t always be twenty
For most of us, good health, will come naturally in our 20’s. The sad part is that it will not always stay that way! After the wild rush of the twenties, the 30’s could find you settling down more or less into the actual groove of your life.
In the 40’s, a phase which might include marriage and possibly raising children, we will all probably still be going strong, and able to cope with lifestyle changes.
The 50’s and up will see many physical and biological changes taking place, until we finally hit the true senior’s mark. These changes d do not happen overnight. However, to stay well and vibrant, there are some strategies you may have to employ.
Eating strategies for different life stages
Here are the nutritional needs for whatever stage of life you may be in:
20’s and 30’s:
- Your body will be at its peak in many ways – physically, biologically, and sexually.
- You recover quickly from injuries and illnesses, and don’t suffer all that much if you sometimes drink too much, or binge on junk foods.
- If you have made good previous lifestyle choices, you will feel great when you hit the 40’s & 50’s, and should persist with your exercise and healthy eating plan to keep the feelings of well-being ongoing.
- You may find it a bit harder to lose extra weight, mainly because of age-related metabolism slowdown.
- Your diet should now include cutting out refined junk foods which put you at a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
- The main focus should be on getting foods into your system that support the immune system and provide energy. This must include foods that are high in vitamin C, the various B vitamins, and protein from chicken, fish and eggs.
- This is a stage of life where you realise that feeling healthy and vital is now very important. To get a second wind and keep doing the things you enjoy doing, the idea that you are what you eat, will hit home in a major way.
- Problems like brittle bones, osteo-arthritis, and poor circulation, especially to the genital areas, can also lead to disturbing low libido issues.
- Foods rich in magnesium and calcium should become the order of the day for bone health.
- Protein from lean meat and chicken will keep your heart healthy and promote good circulation to all parts of the body, wherever it is needed, including the genitals to promote good libido.
By paying attention to your diet, getting the right nutrients and minerals, you have the best chance of staying well, healthy and vital, through all the age-phases of life.
Why seniors may need supplements to boost their health
Many seniors may not be getting all the nutrition they need from their diets. Many elderly folks tend to have poor diets, especially if they live alone, or perhaps are in a care-home.
Here are some reasons why some seniors may not be getting sufficient nutrients:
- Those staying alone may not take the trouble to cook proper meals. It actually becomes easier to just skip a meal, or eat something which is simple to prepare like heating up a pie or making a sandwich.
- Seniors may be affected by a shortage of minerals like calcium and magnesium which they are no longer getting from their diets. Both calcium and magnesium cannot be produced by the body, and if the foods containing these essential minerals are in short supply, natural supplements will help support body function and bone health.
If your energy level is low, natural supplements like vitamin C, and multi-vitamin B, will help to keep you well and vital.
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