Throughout our life as we begin to age, it’s vital to remain active and make sure you are getting exercise to combat degenerative health problems on a routine basis. You don’t have to make the gym your second home but exercising 3-5 times a week is a good number to set as a goal to encourage good health.
Along with regular exercise, you need to make sure you have good nutrition habits in order to nourish your body from the inside as well as maintaining the outside.
Some advice on foods to help with staying healthy are eating foods rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants can be found in colorful foods like berries, beets and tomatoes. Eating a colorful variety of foods will help you meet your 5-9 servings a day and fill you with vitamins and minerals necessary to fuel you each day.
Cook with olive oil. Olive oil has been shown to have a positive affect on memory. Olive oil also has some anti-inflammatory properties and in men has been shown to reduce bad cholesterol by clearing fat from the artery walls.
Eat beans to increase your fiber intake. Fiber can lower your blood pressure, lower your cholesterol, improve digestion and prevent constipation. Eating beans 3-4 times a week can help you get these benefits in a low fat way. And a diet rich in fiber will help you feel fuller so you won’t be battling hunger throughout the day. It’s important to mention that chiropractors not only treat neck pain and back pain but can also help in a wide variety of other areas of your body.
Staying active and eating healthy is key to staying fit for life not just in your twenties but your whole life long and Dr. Gallentine will certainly agree with that.