Health tips
Professor Zahidul Haque deserves special thanks for his informative letter dated April 16, 2010 on 'saturated fats'. In this connection, I may mention that a very interesting article on how to remain physically fit and mentally active even during old age appeared in the Time Magazine (U.S. Edition) dated February 22, 2010 which I have downloaded from the Internet. This article gives useful health tips based on the latest research findings. For the information of your esteemed readers, I am furnishing below the pertinent points covered in the write-up. To maintain good health, the following factors must be addressed: 1.Calorie restriction. 2. Resveratol (grapes, peanuts). 3. Omega 3 fatty acids (fish oil, flaxseed, walnuts, supplements). 4. Rigorous physical activity (very important). 5. 15 minutes of sunlight or 1000 I.U. Vitamin D daily. 6. 1000 mg. calcium (legumes, dairy products, supplements daily). 7. 500 mg. magnesium daily. 8. Phytochemicals and micro-nutrients (whole foods). 9. Sleep (7-8 hours daily). 10. Purposeful life (family, work, community). 11. Mental exercises. 12. Fibre (fruits and vegetables). 13. Soya foods. 14. Staying lean. 15. Meditation (yoga, prayer) 16. Green tea (4 cups daily). 17.No smoking. 18. Extrovert and easy going. 19. Anti-oxidants (sweet potatoes, broccoli, tomatoes). 20. Olive oil and Multi-vitamins.
Anyone interested in going through the original article for more details is welcome to contact me at : shamimjahmed@gmail.com and I shall be glad to send him/her a copy of the same together with references to information on related topics on request.
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