Research shows that people over 50 need a bit more protein than younger adults and they need to make sure they eat protein regularly throughout the day. For those of you who take part in sports or gym training … Continue reading
Category Archives: Longer More Active Life
Can diet prevent dementia or slow its progression?
Eating well may help prevent and slow the progression of dementia. Dementia is the name given to a group of symptoms that we see when there is an ongoing decline in the ability of the brain to function fully. The … Continue reading
Is it important to look after our guts for a longer, more active life?
Scientists are asking whether diet might cause changes in our gut gardens or to use the correct technical term our gut microbiome. They are interested in whether these changes might be linked to inflammation and the degree of frailty (mental … Continue reading
Diet for strong muscles and a longer, more active life
You need a good diet for strong muscles and a longer, more active life. Research has shown that we all lose muscle naturally starting in our 40’s and 50’s. This is due to hormonal changes and for some of us, … Continue reading
Nutrition for healthy bones supports a longer, more active life
This series is for a slightly forgotten group, those of you who are gliding gracefully (or maybe disgracefully) through your forties or fifties. It’s never too late to change your diet to support a longer, more active life but if … Continue reading