The Road To Longevity
"Healthy Lifestyle Made Easy"

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is rewarded by a healthy body. This is the product of nutrition and exercise. However, having a healthy lifestyle also means maintaining a healthy mind. This too, is also the product of proper mental nutrition and exercise. Exercise of the mind is important to assure a rewarding golden age. Challenge your mind as well as your muscles. Turn off the TV and read a book. Doing crosswords and other puzzles may wake up a lazy mind. Card games and board games also keeps the mind active. With modern technology, you may even want to go on-line and play a game of chess if you cannot find an opponent. The choices to challenge your mind and body are limitless. You just have to search them out.

Word puzzles and games are not the only way to enrich your brain power. The brain needs fuel supplied by certanin foods to remain healthy and active. Brain cells need to be kept strong by healthy circulation and an adequate intake of essential fatty acids. Antioxidants protect the brain cells from toxins and protein helps the brain transmit information to other parts of the body.

Since omega fatty acids are seen as an important source in supporting the brain and reducing the risk of heart disease and strokes, foods containing these omega fatty acids become a very necessary source of "brain power." Such foods are nuts, seafood, soy and flax seed. The antioxidant suppliers are the fruits and vegetables- the darker the better, such as cherries, grapes and blueberries. Protein is supplied by the meats and seafoods, eggs, milk and soy products. Foods to avoid contain transfats found in partially hydrogenerated oils in their ingredients. Generally an abundance of fried foods should also be avoided. Once again, the keyword is moderation and balance to maintain both a healthy mind and a healthy body.