There are many changes that occur when your body begins to age.
Many times activity levels slow as does the metabolism and bit of rounded belly begins to show.
Foods that you once hated now sound appealing because your sense of taste and smell diminish through the years.
Your body doesn't process the food as well since stomach acid and saliva production diminishes and vitamins like B6, B12 and folic acid diminish because of reduced absorption.
The body slows or ceases production of many enzymes and coenzymes that create needed building blocks or aid in the digestion of food.
If this all sounds way to grim, don't worry.
There are simple remedies to keep you in the pink and get your body up to optimal operation.
Start your day with a balanced breakfast.
Most people learn over the years that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but they don't take heed because it is also the busiest time of the day.
Don't overload your plate with heavy fatty foods but keep the meal light and healthy.
Fresh fruit, oatmeal, toast and a cup of coffee, decaffeinated preferred is a well balanced meal.
Create a fruit kabob made with a halved strawberry, small slices of cheese, and grapes as a snack for later in the morning.
One of the keys to healthy living is the consumption of smaller more frequent meals.
Since the digestive system slows, the smaller meal allows the food to be processed more easily.
The more frequently you eat small meals, the more your blood sugar levels out and reduces the hunger pangs.
Sensible lunches include salads, wraps and soups.
Watch out for creamed soups.
Many boomers notice that milk products tend to create a multitude of flatulence.
The reason may be simple, the older that people become, the less of the enzyme lactase they create to digest the milk sugar.
This sits in the stomach and creates all sorts of distress from gas to diarrhea.
Even though you may already realize that milk creates digestive problems, don't forget creamy dressings and creamed soups.
These sneaky devils contain hidden milk that creeps up to bite you later.
Aged cheese, over 60 days, contains very little lactose due to the bacteria that consumes it when the cheese is made.
Cheese is the best route to get the needed calcium if you have lactose intolerance.
Watch out for food allergies you never knew you had.
Just like lactose intolerance, many food allergies aren't allergies at all but the body's inability to process certain foods.
Gluten intolerance plays havoc on bodies and is seldom suspected until some bright physician asks just the right questions.
Gluten is found in wheat and grain products like bread and vinegar.
Supplement your diet with additional vitamins and minerals.
Several companies produce vitamins created specifically for seniors.
Try capsule forms for easier absorption.
There are abundant amounts of coenzymes and enzymes that are available for purchase.
One particularly interesting coenzyme is CoQ10.
The Co stands for coenzyme.
This is normally produced by the body but the production diminishes as you age.
Many studies found this beneficial to those on cholesterol lowering drugs and people with beginning Alzheimer's or heart damage.
Even though there has been no harmful side effects reported, it is always best to consult your doctor, particularly if taking other medications.
Keep your processed sugar intake down as each year passes.
When you ingest sweets, make them healthy and in the form of fruit.
When you eat right, your body tells you with increased vigor and stamina.
Add a bit of exercise, whether it be walking, biking, yoga, swimming or anything else to grease the joints and you find that you feel a lot fitter.
Most of all stay active, positive and enjoy life.
Sometimes a change of mind creates a completely new outlook.
Focus on healthy eating as a challenge and develop interesting menus and new ways of looking at food.
Remember, you are the power generation that changed the face of youth; it's time to change the face of aging.
Many times activity levels slow as does the metabolism and bit of rounded belly begins to show.
Foods that you once hated now sound appealing because your sense of taste and smell diminish through the years.
Your body doesn't process the food as well since stomach acid and saliva production diminishes and vitamins like B6, B12 and folic acid diminish because of reduced absorption.
The body slows or ceases production of many enzymes and coenzymes that create needed building blocks or aid in the digestion of food.
If this all sounds way to grim, don't worry.
There are simple remedies to keep you in the pink and get your body up to optimal operation.
Start your day with a balanced breakfast.
Most people learn over the years that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but they don't take heed because it is also the busiest time of the day.
Don't overload your plate with heavy fatty foods but keep the meal light and healthy.
Fresh fruit, oatmeal, toast and a cup of coffee, decaffeinated preferred is a well balanced meal.
Create a fruit kabob made with a halved strawberry, small slices of cheese, and grapes as a snack for later in the morning.
One of the keys to healthy living is the consumption of smaller more frequent meals.
Since the digestive system slows, the smaller meal allows the food to be processed more easily.
The more frequently you eat small meals, the more your blood sugar levels out and reduces the hunger pangs.
Sensible lunches include salads, wraps and soups.
Watch out for creamed soups.
Many boomers notice that milk products tend to create a multitude of flatulence.
The reason may be simple, the older that people become, the less of the enzyme lactase they create to digest the milk sugar.
This sits in the stomach and creates all sorts of distress from gas to diarrhea.
Even though you may already realize that milk creates digestive problems, don't forget creamy dressings and creamed soups.
These sneaky devils contain hidden milk that creeps up to bite you later.
Aged cheese, over 60 days, contains very little lactose due to the bacteria that consumes it when the cheese is made.
Cheese is the best route to get the needed calcium if you have lactose intolerance.
Watch out for food allergies you never knew you had.
Just like lactose intolerance, many food allergies aren't allergies at all but the body's inability to process certain foods.
Gluten intolerance plays havoc on bodies and is seldom suspected until some bright physician asks just the right questions.
Gluten is found in wheat and grain products like bread and vinegar.
Supplement your diet with additional vitamins and minerals.
Several companies produce vitamins created specifically for seniors.
Try capsule forms for easier absorption.
There are abundant amounts of coenzymes and enzymes that are available for purchase.
One particularly interesting coenzyme is CoQ10.
The Co stands for coenzyme.
This is normally produced by the body but the production diminishes as you age.
Many studies found this beneficial to those on cholesterol lowering drugs and people with beginning Alzheimer's or heart damage.
Even though there has been no harmful side effects reported, it is always best to consult your doctor, particularly if taking other medications.
Keep your processed sugar intake down as each year passes.
When you ingest sweets, make them healthy and in the form of fruit.
When you eat right, your body tells you with increased vigor and stamina.
Add a bit of exercise, whether it be walking, biking, yoga, swimming or anything else to grease the joints and you find that you feel a lot fitter.
Most of all stay active, positive and enjoy life.
Sometimes a change of mind creates a completely new outlook.
Focus on healthy eating as a challenge and develop interesting menus and new ways of looking at food.
Remember, you are the power generation that changed the face of youth; it's time to change the face of aging.
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