As we are aging, our body changes quietly overtime. Daily
volume of foods and beverages declines as a function of age. Physiological
changes associated with age, including slower gastric emptying, altered
hormonal responses, decreased basal metabolic rate, and altered taste and smell
may also contribute to lowered energy intake. It’s time to re-learn how to
nourish our body, being accountable for making important decisions of what to
eat and when to eat every day. These
decisions are very powerful, as healthy eating matters.
The way we eat throughout our lives impacts the way we age.
Science has proven that a well-balanced and varied diet full of nutritious
foods like fruits and veggies, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and lean proteins;
and limited in sugar, salt, saturated or solid fats, and alcoholic beverages;
is critical to good health. This means we all have the power to maximize and
improve our health, add vitality to our years, reduce the risk of disease, and
increase our healthspans—the number of years we live in good health. And
research shows that it’s never too late to make improvements.
Balanced diet is not one size fit all. What to eat can get
complicated; due to influences that contribute to an individual's food choices
include individual factors, such as knowledge, personal taste preference, mood,
hunger level, health status, special diet requirements, ethnicity, and personal
income.
When to eat matters as well. You decide how many meals and
meal/snack times of the day. You may also choose to practice time-restricted
feeding (or intermittent fasting) for health benefit.
To learn more about the self-evaluation tool and the truth about food and eating behaviors, go to
Additional resources for healthy aging nutrition are also
provided.
Make health a priority and take actions to make good things
happen. Everyone faces challenges;
consider seeking support from trustworthy resources and engage with positive
influences. A health coach can keep you motivated for goal achievement and help
you to be the best of yourself and deal with setbacks. Contact Qualitylifeforum@outlook.com for your health coaching needs and keeping on
track for your wellness goals.
