Partner content: Lessons on Longevity
It may be tempting to believe some of the claims you see on social media about buying certain supplements that can help you achieve magical longevity, but the truth is actually much more mundane. Good overall health habits will benefit you much more than stacking supplements.
Here’s a checklist of health habits to assess:
• Do you get adequate sleep most nights?
• Do you drink alcohol regularly or only occasionally?
• Do you smoke or use tobacco products?
• Do you get regular exercise and activity?
• Do you eat fruits and vegetables with most every meal?
• Do you have a good relationship with your health care provider and get regular check ups?
• Do you get vaccinated for illnesses like the flu, Covid, RSV, pneumonia, shingles?
• Do you take multiple vitamin and mineral or herbal supplements daily, or do you try and get most of your nutrients from eating a balanced diet?
• Are you social, are you in contact with family and do you have friends in your community?
• Do you drink water daily to keep hydrated?
Leah McGrath, RDN, LDN
Ingles Markets Corporate Dietitian
facebook.com/LeahMcgrathDietitian
800-334-4936
