28 June 2006
Proper nutrition is vital for women after 50
As a woman gets older her nutritional needs change. A basic healthy diet is essential, plus the special needs described in these articles on women’s nutrition and health. Discovery and the Health Channel published an article called Over 50 and Fabulous!, in which they describe three important aspects of nutritional changes for women to keep in mind as you get older.
First, increase calcium intake to offset the natural loss of calcium from bones.
Next, add fiber to your diet to lower cholesterol levels and to help prevent colon cancer.
Finally, watch the calories to keep you slim, trim, and flexible.
The Weight-control Information Network (WIN) has put together a very useful guide to healthy nutrition called Young at Heart: Tips for Older Adults which provides an easy to understand and to follow guide to eating healthy as you get older.
Tips range from deciding what is a healthy weight, planning and preparing your meals, and how to safely and easily add exercise to your fitness routine. If you feel like learning more about nutrition and aging they also have a comprehensive list of links including additional reading for nutritonal health, plus related topics of interest.
2 March 2006
Welcome to After 50 Fitness!
Welcome to After 50 Fitness, your guide to enjoying good health and fitness after 50!