It has been drummed into your head many times – “you need to pay more attention to your diet as you age.” And yes, you’ve likely made a conscious effort to change your eating patterns, as you trust it is the right thing to do.

But why? What exactly happens, or can happen if you refuse to modify your eating habits? Your brain may be firing with a few reasons, but they are likely just scratching the surface of why your diet becomes so much more important.

Ready to find out why you need to make changes? Let’s go!

Age Related Brain Degeneration may Occur

It’s regarded as a natural part of aging, but it does not have to be. Why? Because development of mental deficits and loss of reasoning and faculties does not dictate aging. Continue reading →

Would you like to look, feel and be younger? You don’t have to search for a miracle. Healthy diet and exercise is the only real fountain of youth.

As soon as we are born the aging process begins. While some try to latch on to miracle remedies, pills, and false promises from companies trying to sell the latest and greatest product in order to circumvent the effects of time, the only real and effective solution is lifelong vigilance over what we put into and expend from our bodies.

Healthier living, and the consequent healthier aging starts with you making solid lifestyle choices. There is no better time to start living healthier than today!

By working out and being more active we release hormones and essential nutrients into the body that has a rejuvenating effect. All types of exercise will increase blood flow and deliver more oxygen to the body. Creating the right type of environment inside the body will add years to your life and prevent chronic disease that results in premature death. Continue reading →

If you’re looking for a way to promote healthy aging, you don’t have to start out on an epic quest like Ponce de León. There is no fountain of youth, but there can be a mountain of health. You might be surprised at where this mountain is.

Your refrigerator may hold the key to aging healthy, and all it takes are a few tweaks to ensure a great golden age.

1 – Kick Out Inflammation

Some foods containing high fat and trans fats can cause inflammation in the body. According to Web M.D., inflammation can cause a whole host of age-related disease.

One of the most obvious effects of inflammation can be seen right on your face. Inflammation causes a breakdown of collagen in the skin and causes wrinkles. Kick out trans-fat, high salt foods to limit the inflammatory response in the body. Continue reading →