Live Longer And Better With Your Diet

The Diet For Living Longer

The average man in the United States consumes about 2,475 calories a day. That’s roughly 500 more, on average, than he really needs. Likewise, the average American woman consumes 1,833 calories, yet probably needs only about 1,600. One way to lower your caloric consumption would be to follow a simple formula. Men should aim for about 500 calories at both breakfast and lunch, while women should strive for about 300 at each meal. Both sexes can then easily afford 1,000 calories at dinner.

It is most important that you get as much of your caloric intake as you can not only from antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables but also from nuts and flaxseed, which are loaded with vitamin E and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

A morning "pep-cocktail" is made by blending together one cup of frozen blueberries with half a tablespoon of spirulina , half a cup of nonfat plain yogurt, one teaspoon of ground flaxseed, a half-handful of almonds, and a cup of soy milk. This is a full tank of high-antioxidant fuel for the day.

You need to also consider the that the toxins from food and the environment can make you fat. Toxins may come in the form of medication, bacteria, industrial chemicals, and heavy metals such as mercury These pollutants can damage or block the signals that control your appetite. You can detoxify your body with the right balance of protein, fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients found in plant foods.

Most Americans lack one or more essential vitamins or minerals. Everyone should, AT THE VERY MINIMUM, take the following supplements daily:

• A multivitamin and mineral combination
• Calcium citrate (800-1200 mg/day)
• Magnesium amino acid chelate (400-600 mg/day)
• Vitamin D3 (400-800 lU/day)
• An omega-3 fish oil supplement from a reputable company that certifies purity and this should provide at least 300 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 200 mg of docosahexaenoic (DHA) acid per capsule.