ANTI AGING NUTRITION
Many of us seek more healthy energy in our lives, especially when we feel stressed, fatigued, and overloaded. How can you tap into more dynamic energy on a daily basis? Eating for energy includes consuming the right balance of complex carbohydrates and proteins to keep blood sugar levels steady, avoiding energy-sappers in the diet, and optimizing your intake of vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids.
Practicing anti-aging nutrition does not mean you deny the natural aging process. However, it does mean working to minimize your risk of premature aging and largely preventable health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer through the diet and lifestyle choices you make every day. The good news is there are many simple but highly effective strategies you can apply now that will not only add years to your life, but also life to your years.
Antioxidants are our bodies’ frontline defense against the free radicals that constantly and adversely affect our cells. During the past 20 years, more than 30,000 scientific papers have been written about antioxidants and their fight to protect the body from free radical damage which can lead to cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s, among other health perils. Testing for antioxidant levels in the body is now regarded as a significant health biomarker—as important as blood pressure and cholesterol testing.
Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight and feeling fit are high priorities for many of us. There are a lucky few who are naturally slender with a rapid metabolism, but the rest of us may need to work a little harder, especially after we hit our 30’s. How can you reach your ideal weight and maintain it throughout your life? An efficient metabolism is key. Fortunately, eating and exercising to boost your metabolism not only helps you reach and maintain a healthy weight, you’ll also experience greater energy and wellness on a daily basis.
Do you often feel stressed, fatigued, and overloaded? Although you can’t avoid stress entirely, you can more effectively manage how you experience daily stressors. Additionally, the diet and lifestyle choices you make on a regular basis play a significant role in your overall well being and resistance to whatever you perceive as stressful. By incorporating some key changes, you can measurably improve your vitality and wellness.
Osteoporosis is a major health issue right now, currently affecting more than 25 million Americans, 80 percent of which are female. The good news is that this disease, which may start as early as our 30s and 40s, is preventable if caught in time. Every change you make for healthier bones will also boost overall wellness, energy, and well-being, and it’s never too soon to start.
You may know that a healthy lifestyle contributes to a stronger immune system, greater energy and vitality, reduction in your risk of illness, and improved self confidence on a daily basis. But how can you apply that information to your life in a way that works for you, starting now?
By: Kiki Powers, M.S
Zakaria Mohamad 
