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Ayurvedic Tips for Aging in our sunset yearsπŸŒ›

Gray hair and wrinkles can be a testimony of wisdom. But in a stressful world we often get caught up in equating our worth with productivity that could weigh on us post-retirement. Everyone, at every stage of life is a gift to the world.  That said, aging does bring preventable and costly health challenges that we need to face squarely, from heart diseases, type 2 diabetes, obesity, arthritis, dry skin, falling hair, cognitive decline, stroke and cancer. There is also the possibility of depletion, loneliness and ageism. So, how can we look after ourselves better to ensure we are physically and mentally stronger as we age? Ayurveda is a holistic mind-body science which supports people through a comprehensive approach to live a healthier life right into their sunset years. It emphasizes that  aging  ( Jara ) is a natural process just like the seasons. It does acknowledge natural degenerative changes but recommends prevention, building resilience and an anti-aging regimen through its br

Nuts Guide 🍱

                          

Nuts are a great source of plant-based protein and healthy fats. Additionally, it also provides vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and antioxidants. Nuts maintain optimum health. One serving (30 g or ¼ cup) of nuts provides about 3-6 grams of protein. However, if your goal to get more protein, we usually recommend increasing the intake of legumes.

Nuts strengthen the brain, heart, and muscles. They boost cognitive function, reduces oxidative stress, provides energy, and prevents diseases.

You should include a variety of nuts in your daily diet. Almonds and walnuts are especially important because both nuts have a greater antioxidant capacity and contain the healthiest fats. Walnuts also contain omega-3 fatty acids.

KEY RECOMMENDATION

  1. Preference: Give preference to walnuts and almonds. These should be a part of your daily diet. Walnuts are more important than almonds if you need to choose one from two.
  2. Alternate: Except almonds and walnuts, alternate all other nuts. Do not consume the same nuts daily.
  3. Soak: Soak all types of nuts for about 8 hours before eating. You can also soak nuts overnight.

RECOMMENDED NUT RATIO

Nuts GroupsRecommended Ratio
Walnuts45%
Almonds45%
Others10%

RECOMMENDED NUTS SERVINGS

Nuts are not an important part of the whole food plant-based diet. It just provides additional support to people who have high energy and calorie needs.

Standard Serving Size for Nuts

Soaked Nuts30 grams (¼ cup)
Nut Butter (homemade)2 tablespoons

Recommended Daily Amount

The recommended daily amount depends on your health status. We divide our recommendation into four groups:

  1. Group 1 (Acne, Obese & Heart Disease): If you are obese or suffer from acne or cardiovascular disease, you should consider the recommendation given under Group 1.
  2. Group 2 (Sedentary Lifestyle): Healthy people living a sedentary lifestyle and doing sitting jobs.
  3. Group 3 (Physically Active): Children, pregnant women, lactating mothers, physically active people doing exercise at least 30 minutes a day.
  4. Group 4 (Athletes and sportspeople): Athletes and sportspeople.

Group 1: Acne, Obese & Heart Disease

Age GroupRecommended Daily Servings
12-18¼ serving (7.5 grams)
19-50¼ serving (7.5 grams)
51-70NIL
70+NIL

The above recommendation is for obese people (trying to lose weight) and people who suffer from skin diseases (especially acne) or cardiovascular diseases.

Group 2: Sedentary Lifestyle

Age GroupRecommended Daily Servings
19-50½ serving (15 grams)
51-701/3 serving (10 grams)
70+¼ serving (7.5 grams)

The above recommendation is for healthy people living a sedentary life.

Group 3: Physical Active

Age GroupRecommended Daily Servings
1-2¼ serving (7.5 grams)
2-31/3 serving (10 grams)
4-8½ serving (15 grams)
9-11¾ serving (22.5 grams)
12-131 serving (30 grams)
14-181 ½ serving (45 grams)
19-501 serving (30 grams)
51-70¾ serving (22.5 grams)
70+½ serving (15 grams)
Pregnant1 ½ serving (45 grams)
Lactating1 ½ serving (45 grams)

The above recommendation is for children, pregnant women, lactating mothers, and people exercising for 30-60 minutes a day.

Group 4: Athletes & Sportspeople

Age GroupRecommended Servings per day
4-8¾ serving (22.5 grams)
9-111 serving (30 grams)
12-131 ½ serving (45 grams)
15-182 servings (60 grams)
19-501 ½ serving (45 grams)
51-70¾ serving (22.5 grams)
70+½ serving (15 grams)

This recommendation is for athletes, sportspeople and physically active people doing exercise for more than 60 minutes a day.

Appropriate Amount

The amount also depends on your digestive capacity. Your appetite and digestive capacity matter more than the recommended amount. You can eat less or more according to your appetite and digestive capacity. The appropriate amount is the amount that does not affect the intake of other food groups, and you easily digest the amount without facing any trouble or loss of appetite for the next mealtime.

NUT MILK

Soya and nuts are major sources of plant-based milk. You should check the ingredients of nut milk. Generally, plant-based nut milk contains 2.5% of nuts (e.g., 2.5% of almonds in almond milk). You should count it toward your daily recommended nut amount.

We promote simplicity and negligible or minimum processing. Commercial nut milk contains unwanted ingredients. Making nut milk at home is a time-consuming process. Therefore, it could be best to eat soaked nuts. Be simple and have more time for other activities.

Dr. Jagdev Singh 

https://www.ayurtimes.com/nuts-guide/

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