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The average life expectancy, in America, for a man is 81 years and a woman, 84 years. This is higher then
ever and according to John Hopkins Health and it is climbing.
Health issues are the number
one concern of most people over 50. In addition to our own health concerns, many of us have parents who are still alive and
need medical attention. All of us can identify with alzheimers, dimensia, cancer and a host of other medical conditions. We
spend our time visiting doctor, hospitals, nursing homes or caring for our one or both of our parents at home. As we grow
older there are so many changes taking place in our lives.
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Publisher, The Johns Hopkins Prostate Bulletin
Dear Friend,
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An excerpt
from the Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50At any age, improving your diet gives you a powerful
weapon against chronic disease. What you eat and what you don't may determine whether and when you develop a disorder
that reduces the quality of your life, or threatens to shorten it. To prevent high blood pressure...
Maintain your desirable weight, and after age 50, limit your daily sodium to 1300 mg daily (1200 mg after age
70.) Aim for at least 8 daily servings of fruits and vegetables to get enough potassium. The new guidelines  recommend 4.700 mg of potassium daily, or double the old amount. Get enough calcium and protein by
consuming 2 to 4 servings of fat-free or low-fat dairy products daily, and include plenty of whole grains, fish, and poultry
in your diet. Restrict intake of fat, red meat, and sugary food and drinks. Limit daily alcohol consumption to no more than
one drink for women and two drinks for men. To protect your heart and help prevent stroke...
Limit your saturated fat and transfats to less than 10% of caloric intake (or 7% if you have high cholesterol).
Center your diet around fish, skinless poultry, and plant-based, unprocessed foods, such as whole grains, fruit, vegetables,
legumes and nets. Eat fish at least twice a week. Replace foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol
with soy protein (25 grams daily). Opt for fat-free and low-fat dairy products, limit cholesterol to 300 mg daily (200 mg
if you have high cholesterol), and get 20 to 30 grams of fiber daily. Consume at least 400 micrograms of folate daily from
fruits, vegetables, and grains and/or a supplement. Maintaining a desirable weight can help prevent metabolic syndrome, a
major risk factor for coronary heart disease and marker for potentially developing Type 2 diabetes. o
avoid developing Type 2 diabetes...
Keep your weight at a desirable level. Limit saturated fat intake to no
more than 7% of total calories and get at least 15% of total fat calories from monounsaturated fats. Limit dietary cholesterol
to less than 20 mg daily, which means restriction of all dietary sources including eggs and shellfish.  Get at least 25 grams of fiber daily, restrict your intake of white flour and sugar, and aim for at least 8 daily servings
of a variety of fruits and vegetables.
To protect bones against osteoporosis...
Consume
1200 to 1500 mg of calcium daily. Besides dairy products, good sources include canned salmon and sardines, dark green leafy
vegetables, shellfish, and some fortified cereals. You can take calcium supplements if necessary to reach this goal. Be sure
you get 400 to 480 IU of vitamin D daily to enhance calcium absorption, from sources like milk and fatty fish. Emphasize fruits,
vegetables, and whole grains, and restrict caffeine consumption to less than 300 mg daily. More than this may contribute to
bone loss in some older women. (An average 8 oz. cup of coffee contains 115 to 175 mg caffeine, and an average 12 oz. soda
has 30 to 50 mg.) To help prevent prostate cancer...
Limit your intake of fat
from animal sources, especially meats and dairy products. Limit red meat, choose lean cuts, and eat small portions (about
3 oz.) Eat a diet rich in whole grains, have at least 5 servings daily of fruits and  vegetables, and include plenty of cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage. One research study found
that 3 or more servings a week was associated with a 41% lower risk of prostate cancer as compared to than less than one serving
a week. Eat several servings of cooked tomato products (such as tomato sauce) per week. A high intake
of lycopene, an antioxidant found in tomatoes, is associated with 16% to 21% reduction in prostate cancer risk.
To lower your risk of breast cancer...
Maintain a desirable weight and limit fact intake,
especially saturated fats and transfats acids. Get at least 25 grams of fiber daily, and include several servings of whole
grains. Include at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet, and limit alcohol consumption to fewer than
7 drinks a week. To counter colon cancer...
Limit your intake of red meat. Choose
lean cuts and small portions (about 3 oz.) Eat several servings of whole grains and at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables
daily. Include plenty of spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, oranges, berries, and carrots. Get 1200 mg of calcium daily from calcium
rich foods, such as 2 to 3 servings of low-fat or fat-free dairy products. |
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