PHYSICAL HEALTH FOR WIDOWS
As we age, our bodies go through some major physiological changes. Women are susceptible to bone loss, muscle loss, hormonal changes, and the dreaded middle-age spread. We see and feel these changes in our achy joints, vision impairments, heart complications, weight gain, decreased memory retention, and lack of energy — all of which can be tied directly to nutrition. And guess what can accelerate all of this? Stress! And since losing one’s spouse is classified as the most stressful life event, I’m willing to bet you’ve had some stress.
What exactly is a “superfood?” The word superfood is really a marketing term, not a scientifically-backed term. Superfoods are generally very high in nutritional value but don’t have a lot of calories.
These 10 superfoods boast a high nutrient-to-calorie ratio to keep your body performing optimally:
1. Salmon or tuna. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish two times a week, particularly fatty fish like salmon or tun…
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