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Article by Maria Abi Hanna, Dietitian, The Right
Bite Nutrition and Catering Services L.L.C.
Yogurt
Yogurt is one of the oldest
health foods. In the 1970s, reports
claimed that the the secret of the
Egyptians well known long lives
was yogurt and the Egyptians at
the time called yogurt and honey
the foods of the Gods. Even
Cleopatra from ancient Egypt was
famous for her daily sour milk
baths that kept her skin glowing
and youthful!
Being a super food, yogurt
contains many powerful nutrients.
EATING
SMART
FOR
HEALTHY
AGEING
Eating well is important
for everyone at all ages.
Whatever your age, your
daily food choices can make
an important difference in
your health and in how you
look and feel. By leading
a healthy lifestyle, staying
active and eating a nutrient
dense diet, you can help
slow down the aging process
and may even prevent
age-related diseases such
as osteoporosis, diabetes,
(insert comma)and heart
disease.
super
foods
to your
diet:
Start right now by
including more of these
It is rich in calcium, which helps
prevent osteoporosis, loaded with
zinc which has anti-inflammatory
properties that aids in swelling and
rashes, and contains probiotics that
help maintain gut health.
Fish
Thirty years ago, researchers
began to study why the natives of
Alaska were remarkably free of heart
disease. Nowadays, scientists believe
it’s due to the abundant amount of
fish they consume!
Fish is a rich
source of
omega-3
fats, which
helps prevent
cholesterol build-up in arteries,
lowers triglycerides and protects
against abnormal heart rhythms.
Omega-3 fats also play a role
in lowering blood pressure and
improving cognitive function.
The American Heart Association
recommends we consume at least
two serving (3.5 oz cooked each) a
week.
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