How your body burns calories (metabolism) slows down as you age. If meals and snacks continue as age but physical activities decrease, you will gain weight. To maintain a healthy weight you must stay active and eat healthy.
Things you can do to maintain a Healthy Weight
Regular physical activity
- Walking
- Swimming
- Jogging
- Tennis
- Any other activity that you enjoy
Eat a healthy diet – choose foods from each of the Six Caribbean Food groups
- Choose vegetables – all types
- Fruits – all types
- Whole grains
- High-fiber foods – fruits, vegetables, cereals, whole grains
- Lean sources of protein, such as fish.
- Limit sugar
- Limit foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol
- Fast foods
- Processed foods
- Fried foods
- Cakes, breads, pastries, etc
- Watch portion sizes to maintain a healthy amount of calories
