Eat Your Age – 9780008739133

Description

Getting old may be inevitable, but feeling old is not: we can age well and maximize each decade of life if we do the right things at the right time.

Whether we like it or not, lots of things change as we age: our joints start to creak, our muscles weaken, and we lose coordination. Our bodies simply don’t look or perform the same each decade of life, and our risks for various diseases and medical conditions also increase as the years do. But there’s a solution!

In Eat Your Age, acclaimed doctor and bestselling author Ian K. Smith shows you the steps you need to take in your 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond to increase longevity and stave off future illnesses and ailments. By eating the right foods, keeping tabs on the right numbers, moving the right way, and sleeping better, you can slow your aging process and feel younger for longer. This book will teach you what to eat at every age to prevent life-threatening diseases. For example, did you know that:

• In your thirties you should eat more sources of vitamin B6, such as tuna and eggs, and magnesium, like lentils and leafy greens
• In your fourties you should look to incorporate probiotics into your diet
• Bromelain, which can help reduce inflammation and improve digestion, is important in your fifties
• And later in life a focus on omega-3 is key!

With specific lifestyle and diet advice including fitness tests for each decade of life, this book proves that it’s never too late to start battling the aging process. With Dr. Smith’s sage plan, readers have the opportunity to function their best and find greater joy in life at any age.