11 Tips for Healthy Aging
- Cookware – eliminate aluminum; use glass, stainless steel, iron, corning ware
- Good fats for mineral absorption energy and mood (avoid margarine, shortenings, hydrogenated oils; use butter, olive oil, coconut butter)
- Quality protein (about 4 ounces fish, chicken, turkey) red meat only 1-2 times per week) for rebuilding and mood stability
- Increase water intake and avoid tap water b/c it is the 2nd fastest thing to accelerate cancer growth
- Use apple cider vinegar (2 tsp. in 4 oz. water sipped with meal) and/or fresh lemon in water to improve digestion
- Limit sugar and white flour; as we age our cells cannot handle the sugar….Guaranteed!!!!
- Increase mineral intake, fresh or frozen (avoid canned) fruits & vegetables, cook by steaming, sautéing or in soups
- Stocks – to increase minerals, excellent source of calcium (make weekly)*
- Keep carbohydrates to minimum for increased energy, weight management, and a balanced mood (breakfast especially)
- Avoid artificial sugars like aspartame, sucralose, and saccharine as found in diet sodas, most gum products, drink mixes, yogurts, etc.(anything that says diet, light, sugar free are giveaways for these substances)
- Supplement with a multi vitamin(only a wholefood base) and 1-2 tsp/day of cod liver oil