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Health Tip: Your Diet as You Age
By LadyLively on May 19, 2017
As you age, it’s important to make sure your body is getting all the nutrients it needs.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests:
- Eat plenty of green, leafy vegetables (such as spinach) and orange vegetables (such as sweet potatoes).
- Eat a variety of proteins, including peas, beans and fish.
- Eat whole grain cereals, breads and pasta. Aim for at least a 3 oz. serving per day.
- Enjoy at least three daily servings of vitamin D-fortified dairy products, such as milk, cheese and yogurt.
- Choose healthier monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
- Eat a balanced variety of foods, and get regular exercise.
Source: HealthDay
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