Aging. It’s something we all experience and can’t avoid. Fortunately, there are things we can do to make sure we stay healthy. Maintaining good health as we age reduces our risk for chronic disease, supports quality of life, helps maintain independence and promotes longevity. Let’s take a look at a few ways to age healthfully.

1. PROTEIN
EAT THIS FOR:
HEALTHY AGING
FIBER
CALCIUM
vITAMIN d
Helps maintain independence
WHY IT'S IMPORTANT
Supports better quality
of life
Reduces risk of
chronic diseases
Promotes longevity
Found in both plant
and animal sources
Find fiber in fruits,
veggies, legumes and
whole grains
PROTEIN CALCIUM&
Vitamin D
FIBER
Discover it in dairy,
dark leafy green veggies,
fortified cereals and soy
foods and fatty fish
AIM FOR 25-30 GRAMS
OF PROTEIN PER MEAL
GET 21-30 GRAMS*
OF FIBER PER DAY
EAT 3 SERVINGS
OF DAIRY PER DAY
PICK THESE:
Provides disease fighting
antioxidants Promotes bone health
Preserves lean
muscle mass
*Recommendation for ages50 and older based on 14 gramsper 1,000 calories
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Sources:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:
http://bit.ly/NutritionForOlderMenAND
http://bit.ly/OlderAdultNutritionAND
American Heart Association:
http://bit.ly/DietAndLifestyleAHA
American Institute for Cancer Research:
http://bit.ly/HealthyAgingAICR
National Institute on Aging:
http://bit.ly/HealthyAgingNIH
CLEAN SEPARATE
COOK CHILL
ONLY BUY WHAT YOU NEED
MAKE LEFTOVERS INTO NEW MEALS
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