Senior's Health
How does aging affect the body's metabolism process?
Metabolic Rate
Your metabolic rate slows down as you age. This causes muscle mass to decrease, and fat to increase when proper diet changes are not made. Activities such as aerobic exercises can help to enhance metabolism as well as consuming; vitamin B&C, green tea and ginseng. Another preventative measure is to eat smaller portions more often throughout the day. These portions should be mainly comprised of whole foods for optimal results.
Green Tea
Benefits of Green Tea include:
- Improved brain function
- Fat loss
- Lower risk of cancer
- Improves physical performance
- Lowers risks of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
- Improves dental health and lowers risk of infection
Aerobics
Benefits of Aerobics include:
- Better blood and heart health
- Relieves anxiety
- Improves lung capacity and health
- Better movement
- Strengthens muscles
- Decreases body fat
Whole Foods
Benefits of Whole Foods Include:
- Rich in phytochemicals
- Contain many more vitamins and minerals than processed foods
- More fiber and beneficial fats
- Prevents disease