18 | www. Char l es tonPhys i c i ans . com | www.Hea l thL i nksChar l es ton . com Other foods with a high content of fiber, probiotics or antioxidants include oats, green tea, organic yogurt, beans and turmeric. “The goal now is to eat a lot of whole foods versus processed foods,” Dr. Carter said. “We’ve had to evolve this recommendation based on the weight-related conditions we’ve watched develop over the years.” The World Health Organization reported that in 2016, more than 37% of adults in the United States were either overweight or obese – more than triple the 1975 figure. That number now stands at more than 42%, equating to a yearly death toll of about 2.8 million people. With a simple change in eating habits, Dr. Carter said you can not only live longer and feel years younger but, eventually, when you pass the age of 80, you’ll come to view aging as simple chronology. “We’ve learned much more about the nutritional properties of what we eat and related those properties to benefits and possible harmful impacts on our health,” she said. “So while it does take a certain amount of work and active participation to make changes to your eating habits and lifestyle, the outcomes are certainly worth it.” “ “The idea is to use food as a preventive medicine, rather than having to rely on pharmaceuticals. And on the whole we’re all becoming more aware of how and where we’re getting our food.
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