High-Fiber Foods for Seniors: How Much You Need and the Best Everyday Sources
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Men 51 and older need about 30 grams of fiber a day, and women need about 21 grams. Most adults fall short. Here's a practical list of high-fiber foods that work for older adults, how to add them without stomach trouble, and when to check with a doctor.
Magnesium for Seniors: How Much You Need, Best Foods, Supplement Forms, and What the Evidence Really Shows
Many older adults fall short on magnesium, and some common medicines make it worse. Here's how much you need, the foods that supply it, how to choose a supplement if you need one, and an honest look at the claims about sleep and leg cramps.
Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Seniors: What the Research Really Shows, 10 Everyday Foods and an Easy Plan
An anti-inflammatory diet is not a special menu. It is mostly a Mediterranean-style way of eating: olive oil, nuts, fish, beans, vegetables and whole grains. In the PREDIMED trial, adults 55 to 80 who ate this way had about 30% fewer heart attacks,…