How do you want to age?

Look at these facts:

6 in 10 North Americans suffer from at least one chronic disease
4 in 10 have more than one chronic disease
By 2030, it is projected that 50% of the adult north American population will be obese
By 2050, people living with Alzheimer’s disease could more than double
90% of healthcare dollars are spent in the last 2-3 years of our lives

Paying attention to several key factors can really impact the way you age and how you feel as you get older.

Steady blood sugar = steady mood, weight, energy and brain function
Stress can spike blood sugar causing inflammation and AGES. AGES are advanced glycation end products. They contribute to oxidative stress and inflammation in the body. This can cause the body to start to oxidize or rust – making degenerative conditions such as diabetes and heart disease worse, as well as causing the skin to wrinkle and age faster. AGES are also produced when cooking meat which contains fat and protein at high temperatures such as grilling, roasting, frying, and searing.
Increased blood sugar results from ingesting too many refined and processed carbohydrates. This leads to constant rises in insulin. Over and over again the body produces insulin in order to get the high amounts of blood sugar into the cells. Eventually, the cells become resistant to insulin, and you have insulin resistance. Insulin resistance causes inflammation throughout the whole body increasing the risk of developing heart disease, type two diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and even cancer.
A diet full of healthy fats, fibre, and lean proteins will keep your blood sugars steady and insulin low.

- As we age, we lose muscle and gain fat. Natural muscle wastage as we age is correlated to many chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, insulin resistance and type two diabetes. It also increases the risk of bone loss and fractures.
- Choose lean cuts of grass-fed beef and lamb, pasture-raised chicken, turkey and wild-caught sustainable fish. Include non-GMO organic tofu and tempeh. Lentils, beans and high-quality protein powders.
- Aim for at least 4-6 oz of protein with each meal. The size of your palm should be sufficient.

- Less muscle can lead to increased insulin resistance, lower libido and sex hormones, dysregulated cholesterol levels, and increased risk of fractures.
- Aim for weight training at least 3 times a week.

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