November 2018 – Senior Fitness For Life

Which kind of fats are healthy for seniors? What’s the difference between good fat and bad fat? Even if I did study chemistry in college (a long time ago), I’m not sure I know what’s best for my diet. To make matters worse, the experts change… Good nutrition means that healthy seniors should eat more healthy fats and avoid artificial fats like partially hydrogenated oils and processed vegetable oils. As I mentioned in my previous post, research has shown the value of good fats, and the decay brought about… Finally! I can stop eating low fat versions of dairy, yogurt and cheese! For years the food industry has told us that fats were bad for us and caused weight gain. Guess what? The low fat diet habit promoted by government and health experts was a big fat mistake. Why?… When the doctor tells you to lose weight, as a senior, you shouldn’t ignore it. As hard as it is to lose weight (and even more so when you’re older), it’s crucial to take action. The eating habits that you got away with in your 40s and 50s could put… If you’re one of the many seniors who retain belly fat, you’re at higher risk for disease than those who retain weight at the hips. Where you carry your body weight is key to your health. Although it’s sometimes hard to lose belly fat, you can do it…