Baby Boomers Information > Nutrition

Save Money with a Healthly Diet

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:01:52 MST

Many Baby Boomers are dealing with the issue of how to budget their funds while not sacrificing their lifestyle. One way to make sure that Boomers spend prudently is to shop with prepared meals in mind. If boomers shop wisely they can purchase food items such as beans, lentils, and fresh vegetables in season at reasonable prices.

By preparing menus in advance "Baby Boomers", and anyone else for that matter, will save money in the long term. Checking box and can labels for calories, portions, cost and so on, may surprise even the most experienced shopper. It may take a few extra minutes in the grocery store, but the savings may shock you.

In some grocery stores the smaller quantity is cheaper than buying the larger can or box of an item. It would seem logical that the more one buys the cheaper it would be, not so in many cases.

Places like COSTCO may or may not be a good idea for boomers no longer feeding two, three or four children. If Boomers want to purchase smaller volumes of an item then a "big box" discount store is an individual choice one needs to assess.

Well, the point here is if Boomers are looking to economize while not sacrificng nutrition then there are options that will work. Try www.theculinaryreview.com for menu and cooking ideas.

Reduce Stress

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:01:00 MST

Boomers can improve their mental and physical health by understanding the affects different foods have on their well being.

Most Boomers can get all the vitamins they need by eating properly. Without enough B vitamins (found in tuna, peanuts, and kidney beans), you can feel depressed, grouchy or nervous. Without enough iron, found in spinach, you can again feel grouchy, nervous or forgetful. Thiamine, found in soybean products, helps you feel calm and sleep well.

Fats slow you down and can make you feel sluggish. Low-fat proteins (meat, fish and low-fat dairy products) will give boomers energy.

It's important to eat a balanced diet, especially if you are under a lot of stress. Avoid sugar, caffine and alcohol which add to your stress burden.

Knowing how foods affect your moods will improve your physical and emotional health.

Healthy Lifestyle

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:00:00 MST

Boomers need to exercise regularly and also eat a balanced diet. In many instances Baby Boomers are using vitamin supplements at every increasing rates.

Vitamins typically are available in any grocery store (Albertsons, Safeway, Walmart etc.) as well as your local pharmacy (Walgreens, CVS etc.). The important point is to do some "due diligence" and check out any vitamin supplement prior to using any product.

Information is available on the web as well as from your physician and or pharmacist. The point being, first do some research before deciding to use any type of vitamin supplement.

I return to the first point, a balanced diet and regular exercise will be any Boomers first line of "offense" to continued good health.