Health Tips

Keeping a healthy weight is important throughout your life. There are many ways to prevent health conditions.

• Avoid fried foods such as French fries, fried chicken and fish and instead choose to bake, grill, or broil your food.
• Drink water throughout the day to keep hydrated and to rid your body of toxins
• Choose exercise and physical activity that you enjoy so you will want to do it several days a week with family, friends, or on your own
• Focus on eating vegetables and fruits throughout the day
• Choose healthy fats and proteins such as eggs, avocados, nuts, lentils, fish, and chicken
• Buy skim milk or non-dairy such as rice, soy, almond, or cashew.
• Consume less sugary drinks and food
• Focus on eating foods high in vitamins, nutrients, and fiber

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/healthy-eating-physical-activity-for-life/health-tips-for-older-adults

TIP: Lose bad habits and work on building good healthy habits for the rest of your life.  Eat a variety of foods rich in color.  The more color on the plate, the more nutrients consumed.