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Some foods are particularly helpful for middle-aged, reducing risk of heart disease and dementia. And because of differences in sex some foods are more helpful to women then men, but men can still add this foods to the diet and enjoy the benefits reducing risk of heart disease and dementia amongst many other proven benefits too.
STOP PRESS.
19.5.14
Researchers continue to devise innovative ways to increase the
bioavailability of curcumin. One fairly recent invention is an implant.
It delivers a steady amount of curcumin over several weeks. When tested
in lab animals, curcumin levels in the liver remained virtually constant
from the 4th day after implantation up to 35 days.
Of course us in the know can just take a dose of turmeric every few hours, sure beats having a foreign body under your skin.
Of course us in the know can just take a dose of turmeric every few hours, sure beats having a foreign body under your skin.
10.5.14
A friend who I introduced to Turmeric has reported that the thyroid nodules seem to be shrinking.
Another friend who asked lots of questions then started using capsules
purchased from me came back after 2 weeks and told me that she has
ankylosing sponderlosis and for the first time for ages did not take her
usual meds and woke pain free. And last week after doing some very hard
heavy work, (digging fence post holes) all day was expecting to suffer
but was OK
I AM SO PLEASED THAT MY FRIENDS ARE GETTING BENEFIT FROM THIS FANTASTIC SPICE.
You’ve Got to Stay Healthy to Enjoy the Later Years
Surveys show that middle age is a time of great creativity, more self-confidence, and better decision-making. In fact, one survey showed that more than three-quarters of people over the age of 35 said their best years were ahead of them. Midlife is a time of reinventing the self, discovering purpose and capitalizing on past accomplishments.
Yet enjoying these things requires a healthy body and mind, which is largely dependent on diet. According to a new study, healthy dietary choices in midlife can prevent dementia in later years. Those who eat the healthiest diet (consisting of vegetables, berries, fruits and unsaturated fats) at about age 50 had an almost 90 percent lower risk of dementia fourteen years later.
An earlier study in 2013 also found that the way women eat in their 50’s is linked with how well they age later on. Researchers examined data from the Nurses’ Health Study (including over 10,000 women) and found that women with the healthiest diets were 34-46 percent more likely to survive into their older years with no chronic diseases or impairments.
To help you continue to enjoy good health now and as you age, read the list of the top seven foods that are critical to women’s health in midlife. And of course men will benefit from these foods as well.
Don't forget you have worked hard and need to look forward to your later years, by making changes early enough you can enjoy them, a lot of people find as the children get older, maybe leave school and even moving out, that the have more time and money, you need to be healthy enough to enjoy this, lets face it you have earned it.
And when those grandchildren come along it will be you playing with them in the park, do you wonder why kids have so much energy, maybe its because they have not yet destroyed their bodies with years of a bad diet.
Of course some of you will be saying I have looked after myself and still I ache, sometimes thats just the bad luck of the draw, but you can still be healthier, start with Number one and introduce turmeric into your diet, read the turmeric pages, learn everything you can and make those changes.
Of course some of you will be saying I have looked after myself and still I ache, sometimes thats just the bad luck of the draw, but you can still be healthier, start with Number one and introduce turmeric into your diet, read the turmeric pages, learn everything you can and make those changes.
Then move on and work your way to number 7, by making small changes every week or so you will find that it will be so easy to include all this new stuff in to your daily diet, and you will reap the benefits, as the aches and pains leave you exercise will be easier, its all post productive as you will be able to exercise more without the normal joint pain you used to get, you will get fitter and happier, play time will be fun again.
1. Turmeric
This powerhouse spice tops the list because it should be included in everybodies diet every day.
It comes with a number of health benefits, but here,
we’re talking about your joints. Women are more likely to suffer
from arthritis than men, so they need to be watchful to avoid this
crippling disease, but men also must not miss out using this spice and getting the benefits.
A 2006 animal study found that turmeric prevented
joint inflammation and was also helpful in preventing arthritis. Other
findings show, it helps relieve pain and improve function in people who
already have arthritis. Turmeric also helps boost the immune system,
protecting you from infections.
High
in healthy omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseeds are also a great source of
“lignans”, plant polyphenols that may protect against cancer. A 2007
analysis found that postmenopausal women with the highest dietary lignan
intake had a 17 percent lower risk of breast cancer. A 2003 study also
found similar results for endometrial cancer.
Taken with Turmeric and the oils in the seeds aid the bodies absorption of turmeric so increasing its benefits.
In addition to all their other benefits (fiber, antioxidants and important nutrients), cruciferous veggies are a good source of diindolylmethane (DIM), a compound formed in the body when you digest foods containing indole-3-carbinol (a nutrient found in these veggies). DIM has been linked with helping to stimulate a more efficient use of estrogen, potentially protecting against estrogen-induced cancers. The NYU Langone Medical Center states that numerous studies have suggested DIM might help prevent breast, cervical and uterine cancers. So far the evidence is preliminary, but considering how healthy these veggies are, it’s worth eating more of them!
Studies show that women are more likely to be hit with Alzheimer’s than men. In fact, according to current statistics, they are twice as likely to develop it after the age of 65 and not just because they live longer. A 2012 study indicated that it may have more to do with how a woman’s brain uses energy. Whatever the reason, it’s something women need to be aware of. Berries pack a potent antioxidant punch that helps prevent Alzheimer’s. A 2010 study found that eating “purple fruits” like blueberries and drinking green tea can ward off Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s. Yet again included with turmeric increase and enhances the benefits, if you have turmeric as a capsule then eat these fruits you will hit the healthy super highway.
This one is also connected to your heart health, it’s been found to help lower cholesterol and may also be able to slightly curb your hunger, helping you avoid weight gain. A 2006 study for example, found that a grapefruit a day, particularly the red kind, significantly reduced levels of cholesterol. Another study that same year found that a half of fresh grapefruit eaten before meals was associated with significant weight loss and also helped improve insulin resistance, which may help reduce the risk of diabetes.
You already know they’re rich in healthy fats but the key here is their ability to help prevent heart disease. Almonds keep you satisfied, helping you avoid weight gain and have also been found to be extremely heart healthy. A 2008 study reported that when participants aged 41-54 consumed 20 percent of their total daily calories from raw almonds for four weeks, they lowered their total cholesterol, LDL “bad” cholesterol and triglycerides, while increasing levels of HDL “good” cholesterol. Easy to have with you all the time and can cure the munchies
These are high in fiber which improves digestion and helps prevent heart disease but they’re also high in “resistant starch”, which helps balance blood sugar. Diabetes is a major concern for women and men as they age so maintaining a “slow burn” and avoiding sugar spikes is important for long-term longevity. In fact, a 2012 study found that those with diabetes who ate red beans experienced better glycemic control and a lower risk of heart disease. Eating about a cup a day was also associated with lower blood pressure.
2. Flaxseeds
High
in healthy omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseeds are also a great source of
“lignans”, plant polyphenols that may protect against cancer. A 2007
analysis found that postmenopausal women with the highest dietary lignan
intake had a 17 percent lower risk of breast cancer. A 2003 study also
found similar results for endometrial cancer.Taken with Turmeric and the oils in the seeds aid the bodies absorption of turmeric so increasing its benefits.
3. Kale, Broccoli and Cauliflower
In addition to all their other benefits (fiber, antioxidants and important nutrients), cruciferous veggies are a good source of diindolylmethane (DIM), a compound formed in the body when you digest foods containing indole-3-carbinol (a nutrient found in these veggies). DIM has been linked with helping to stimulate a more efficient use of estrogen, potentially protecting against estrogen-induced cancers. The NYU Langone Medical Center states that numerous studies have suggested DIM might help prevent breast, cervical and uterine cancers. So far the evidence is preliminary, but considering how healthy these veggies are, it’s worth eating more of them!
4. Blueberries (and other berries)
Studies show that women are more likely to be hit with Alzheimer’s than men. In fact, according to current statistics, they are twice as likely to develop it after the age of 65 and not just because they live longer. A 2012 study indicated that it may have more to do with how a woman’s brain uses energy. Whatever the reason, it’s something women need to be aware of. Berries pack a potent antioxidant punch that helps prevent Alzheimer’s. A 2010 study found that eating “purple fruits” like blueberries and drinking green tea can ward off Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s. Yet again included with turmeric increase and enhances the benefits, if you have turmeric as a capsule then eat these fruits you will hit the healthy super highway.
5. Grapefruit
This one is also connected to your heart health, it’s been found to help lower cholesterol and may also be able to slightly curb your hunger, helping you avoid weight gain. A 2006 study for example, found that a grapefruit a day, particularly the red kind, significantly reduced levels of cholesterol. Another study that same year found that a half of fresh grapefruit eaten before meals was associated with significant weight loss and also helped improve insulin resistance, which may help reduce the risk of diabetes.
6. Almonds
You already know they’re rich in healthy fats but the key here is their ability to help prevent heart disease. Almonds keep you satisfied, helping you avoid weight gain and have also been found to be extremely heart healthy. A 2008 study reported that when participants aged 41-54 consumed 20 percent of their total daily calories from raw almonds for four weeks, they lowered their total cholesterol, LDL “bad” cholesterol and triglycerides, while increasing levels of HDL “good” cholesterol. Easy to have with you all the time and can cure the munchies
7. Red Beans
These are high in fiber which improves digestion and helps prevent heart disease but they’re also high in “resistant starch”, which helps balance blood sugar. Diabetes is a major concern for women and men as they age so maintaining a “slow burn” and avoiding sugar spikes is important for long-term longevity. In fact, a 2012 study found that those with diabetes who ate red beans experienced better glycemic control and a lower risk of heart disease. Eating about a cup a day was also associated with lower blood pressure.