Many think a healthy diet is only salad, but healthy nutrition must include sufficient protein. Older people especially need more protein to keep their muscles lean. Just make sure that protein isn't covered with unhealthy ingredients and cooked in unhealthy oils. You can still have low carb and get in enough protein. Protein is essential for bones, muscles, skin, and hair. Click on the picture above to read this great article on the protein requirements for older people.
An alternative to traditional wheat flour, organic almond flour recipes are everywhere. But are they healthy? The healthy nutrition in organic almond flour is beneficial to many people. Substituting almond flour is a great way to have a low carb, healthy diet. There are a few tricks to using almond flour, so stay turned for those in my blog's Tip Tuesday articles and recipe section.
Strength training is important for all ages, but especially for women as they age. A healthy diet with low carb options is important for women, however, strength and resistance exercises are a must for your overall health and the health of your bones and muscles. Find out more in this article with pictures and detailed instructions.