Eating Right Part 4 70 Years

For this age group, one of the most common deficiencies is vitamin D. This is the vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium which is crucial at this age because of the higher risks for fracturing bones and osteoporosis. While some studies show that vitamin D can help to reduce chronic pain and the risk of cancer, it can also help fight against heart disease.

You can get vitamin D from sources such as salmon, fortified milk, cereal, most foods, and even the sun. If you’re just not able to get enough this way and your doctor recommends a type of supplement, just be sure and look for one that contains cholecalciferol (another fancy word for vitamin D3). This is way more effective than vitamin D2. Read the rest of this entry

As a person ages, the more helpful the Omega-3′s are for arthritis especially with heart disease is becoming a concern. Omega 3′s will not only help reduce joint inflammation but can help prevent an irregular heartbeat. By eating just one or two servings a week of fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, herring, and mackerel can help reduce the risk of heart disease by as much as 36%. Some other ways of getting these same fats is from flaxseeds, walnuts, olives, and the oils from each as well. Read the rest of this entry