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Fat and Aging - 6 Tricks for Fighting Both

Categories: Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements

tape measureThere's got be to be nothing better than fighting fat and aging at the same time. Now, I don't mean actually stopping the aging process. That would be weird, and I don't really want to stay 38 forever. What I mean is that it would be great to fight fat and feel younger all at the same time.

"Good Housekeeping"' Editor-In-Chief Rosemary Ellis told Ann Curry on Tuesday's "TODAY" show that she knows how we can tackle this double-whammy. Armed with six tricks for blasting fat and bolstering youth, Ellis spouted all sorts of wisdom. Check out her secret six:

  • Produce: Eat your leafy greens with their vitamin K to reduce bone loss. Blueberries are tops too -- they help retard memory loss.
  • Protein: Consume lean meats to preserve muscle mass, because you lose one percent a year starting at age 40.
  • Whole Grains. Suppress your appetite with these fiber-filled goodies.
  • Exercise: Aim for 30 minutes, five days a week. Be sure to do some strength training too.
  • Wine: Drink one glass (five ounces) per day, says Ellis. It's one of the most potent anti-aging drinks around.
  • Coffee: Ward off all sorts of disease with this drink. Tea works too. Just not the herbal stuff.

Ellis shares more detail in the video that follows, and she features a seven-day anti-aging diet (complete with menu and recipes) on the "Good Housekeeping" website.

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