Eat HEALTHY, Age GRACEFULLY

Aging is a natural phenomenon. Hence we can’t stop, it’s a part of life. However, we can slow the aging process. Though aging is a degenerative process, it shouldn’t become an excuse for our Metabolic rates to be lowered. We do not age just chronologically but even biologically, as our cells continue to damage. There is also a decrease in the Muscle Mass, whereas the Fat storing capacity takes a hike. The bone mass gets reduced. The skin loses its moisture. We do not have any control on the chronological process of aging. However, modifying one’s Lifestyle and Dietary Habits can contribute to delay the process biologically. Basically in addition to taking care of the skin externally, we need to alter our eating habits, manage our stress levels, and moderate physical activity boosts our metabolism.

The bottom line is : We shouldn’t be aging faster than we should.

This may happen because of over-stress levels or not eating the right type of food or not leading a healthy lifestyle. Food is the Best Medicine for anti-aging. Living an “Active Lifestyle” leads to “DELAY AGING”

After all, It is for us to decide “How do we wish to age!!! “ Isn’t it?

Before getting into the Dietary tips, let us learn the factors that can affect by the aging process.

Aging gives rise to the following changes in one’s body :

• Decrease in the capacity to respond to external stress
• Decrease in the capacity to function
• Increase in the vulnerability to diseases
• Slow repair of worn-out tissues
• Lowers Metabolic rate
• Increase in the free radical accumulation

The basic essential nutrients impact our health in the long run. Although the key is to follow a Balanced Nutrition, there are certain foods that provide anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which play a major role in maintaining our health.

The requirement for the following Nutrients increases as we age:

• Protein – to maintain Muscle Mass
• Vitamins C & D – to fight illnesses & to maintain the Bone Mass
• Vitamin B12 – to build immunity
• Fiber – to improve digestion
• Healthy Fats – to maintain suppleness of the skin

Consumption of the following foods provides the important Vitamins & Minerals:

• Nuts and Seeds
• Beans
• Green Leafy Vegetables
• Berries like Strawberries, Blueberries etc.
• Whole Grains
• Herbs like Turmeric, Cinnamon etc.

Also, eating good Carbohydrates supports our health and slows down the aging process.

Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates leads to the following effects :

• Promotes Obesity
• Affects blood Lipids, blood pressure, and heart risk factors
• Affects Insulin sensitivity and Diabetes risk
• Impairs immunity
• Increase inflammation
• Increase non-alcoholic Fatty liver

Refined Sugar / flour absorbs very rapidly in the blood stream causing all the above health issues

Preventing dead foods like refined/processed foods, stale foods, high sodium, and high-sugary foods will prevent the dreadful illnesses. Focus on live-foods to keep alive and fresh.

A Happy, Stress-free & Active Lifestyle, eating Balanced, exercising regularly strengthens the Immune systems and keeps oneself out of getting sick frequently.

“Lifestyle is not a one-time affair, it’s a Life-long process”. Keeping our life active also keeps our youthful spirits alive. It is not just to survive, but to have a good quality of life.

LOOK YOUNGER! FEEL YOUNGER!