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The National Research Council recommends the following program:
• Milk Group—milk, cheese, and other dairy products. Two servings daily.
• Protein Group—poultry, seafood, eggs, meat, and protein alternatives such beans, nuts, seeds, and grains. Two or more servings daily.
• Bread Group—whole-grain breads, cereals, and other grain products. Four or more servings daily.
• Vegetable and Fruit
Group—all vegetables and fruits. Six or more servings daily.
It’s always a good idea to cut down on certain substances in your diet, including fats, sugar, salt, and caffeine. A balanced diet also contains fiber and plenty of water.
Special conditions may require special diets.
For example, osteoporosis may afflict many postmenopausal women. It’s preventable by consuming adequate amounts of calcium and by exercise.
If you’ve a special condition, seek professional advice.
Alcohol consumption can affect nutrition. Moderate drinking may aid digestion, relieve stress, and stimulate the coronary arteries. But as you age, your body changes the way alcohol
is metabolized. The amount of alcohol your body may have tolerated when you were younger could be a problem later
in life. Alcohol contains no nutrients, and mixing it with certain medications can create serious problems. Everything in moderation is a good rule.
Keeping trim can become a challenge in later years. Weight often escalates when you don’t exercise. If you need to lose weight, lose it slowly but steadily. Don’t eliminate foods from the basic food groups—simply cut down on your portions. Curb your intake of alcohol and sweets. Most of all, follow your exercise program carefully and consistently.
Create your own retirement plan
“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.”
~ Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
“If I’m going to retire, I might as well be healthy enough to enjoy it.”
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