We all want to age gracefully. But how can we help ourselves do so? This week my blogs will focus on how to age well.
A person's body composition changes with age: muscle mass decreases and fatty tissue increases. This means that fewer calories are required by our body and essential nutrients such as calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Potassium, Folic acid and fibre are needed in extra amount.
You can do the following simple things to help your body age well:
A person's body composition changes with age: muscle mass decreases and fatty tissue increases. This means that fewer calories are required by our body and essential nutrients such as calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Potassium, Folic acid and fibre are needed in extra amount.
You can do the following simple things to help your body age well:
- Drink a lot of water every day
- Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day
- Choose brightly colored fruits and vegetables such as carrot, yellow and red capsicum, melons and berries
- If you have trouble chewing, you should eat fish, pureed vegetables, soups and other nutritious softly cooked food
- Take daily walks or carry out light exercises. This will preserve your muscle strength and also improve your appetite and mood.
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