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Grewal does freelance writing educational resources and employment whenever she can, using her experiences mentors, parenting life skills, programs to provide new insights and perspective for youth and many others. to her readers. She says she has always Her work helping newcomers felt welcomed in Abbotsford – her home transition to life in Canada has provided for the past 23 years. In her with many fact The Abbotsford rewarding and unique News was the first paper experiences, which is Count your why Grewal has more to run her articles in Canada. She has since blessings, accept than one key to a happy contributed to the and enjoy people life.“Count your blessings, Vancouver Sun and and moments... Province and has also accept and enjoy people MANPREET GREWAL and moments, create done some broadcasting for CBC and Channel M. moments and During her day-to-day job at ACS, she opportunities for togetherness with continues to focus on the people who others, always learn from those around walk through the door by guiding them you, be resilient in tough times and not through the variety of programs that afraid to celebrate milestones.” help promote cross-cultural For more information on immigrant understanding. Some of those programs services through Abbotsford include literacy and learning, building Community Services, visit community connections, providing abbotsfordcommunityservices.com
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How to eat properly after 50 As people age, their dietary needs begin to change. Foods that were once staples of your diet as a youth may be restricted once you hit a certain age, while other foods you may have always avoided may now be necessary to fuel and support a healthy body. Eating healthy foods and exercising may not be enough to sustain health, as hormonal changes and other health effects as a person reaches age 50 can have a profound impact on his or her nutritional requirements. The following are a few things men and women over 50 may want to consider as they look to eat a healthy diet for years to come. Vitamin D Both men and women age 50 and up have a reduced ability to produce vitamin D through exposure to the sun. Extra vitamin D will be needed from foods and supplements. Everyone over the age of 50 should take a daily vitamin D supplement of 400 IU (10 Οg), according to Canada’s Food Guide. Without adequate vitamin D, bone strength and health can deteriorate because vitamin D promotes calcium absorption. Vitamin D also has other roles, including helping neuromuscular and immune
function and reducing inflammation. Friendly fats People over age 50 should increase their intake of unsaturated fats and reduce consumption of saturated fats. Nutrient-rich unsaturated fats can guard against heart conditions, protect against stroke, keep skin supple, and even help men and women maintain good neurological health. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in nuts, olives, seeds, and fatty fishes. Increase protein According to Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as they age, men and women need more protein in their diets to maintain their muscle mass. The amount of protein needed at a younger age no longer may be adequate. Look for lean sources of protein from fish and poultry. Beans are also a lowfat source of protein that can help fulfill daily protein requirements. More fiber Eating more fiber can help with digestive and intestinal problems, such as constipation. Constipation can occur when fiber intake is not enough, coupled with a more
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