Diversifying your fruit and vegetable choices is good for your heart, keeps inflammation at bay, and can add years (if not decades) to your life. Leafy greens such as spinach and kale, carrots, tomatoes, grapes, blueberries, yellow bell papers, eggplant, sweet potato, and broccoli all have antioxidants, which protect against cancer-causing free radicals. But beyond the nutritional benefits, it keeps meal time interesting since you’re trying different foods every day.
3. Lower Your Sodium Intake
The risk of heart disease and hypertension naturally increases as we age, and eating foods high in sodium will only exacerbate the problem. Studies also indicate that adding too much salt to your food can negatively affect cognition. Replacing salt with salt alternatives (such as Nu-Salt) or herbs and spices allows you to enjoy flavorful food without all that excess sodium.
