Perhaps the most important realization a person can make is that they have the ability to control their growth. This is true at all ages and stages of life. Some of the ideas listed below are simple while others might take a conscious effort to act on. Each idea helps us care for our body, in much the same way as we do our garden.

Nutrition, what you feed your body, is important. As you age your metabolism slows down. You need fewer calories so it is important to choose foods that give you the best nutritional value. Make it a priority to Include lean protein in your diet. Remember to choose foods that are high in fiber and low in sodium or salt.

Also, look for Vitamin D, an important mineral as we age. Consider taking vitamin supplements targeted at your age group.

Feed your body to encourage healthy growth!

Sunshine Vitamin D

Are you getting enough Vitamin D?  Vitamin D is an essential ingredient for the body, especially in preventing osteoporosis.  One in two women and one in four men (Yes, fellows, this also concerns you!) over age 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture.

Vitamin D is necessary to build strong bones and to fortify muscles. The good news is that a bit of sun each day directly on the skin can give you what you need.  It is even crucial because any vitamin D that has been consumed through foods cannot be processed without direct sunlight, thus the sunshine vitamin.

Vitamin D can only be found in a few foods such as egg yolk, fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines), liver and butter.

We know  that it is dangerous to sit in the sun for long periods of time without using sunscreen, but since sunscreen prevents the sun from penetrating into the body, vitamin D  cannot be processed . For this reason vitamin D deficiency is very prevalent today as people are aware that they should not be overexposed to sun rays. However, just a few minutes of sun per day without suntan lotion will enable the vitamin D in the body to be effective.

So to build strong bones and muscles in order to prevent fallng and broken bones, complement your healthy diet and exercise with a daily dose of sunshine vitamin D.

Grandma Nature