By Judy Davie
If you are carrying a few extra kilos now you are in your sixties don’t despair. It’s easy to lose them and stay healthy if you select from our over sixties weight loss meal ideas.
At this stage in life, it’s important to modify your eating habits and consider bone health. With increased weight bearing exercise and an increased amount of calcium from foods such as low-fat dairy, tofu, green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds, you can reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life. And the good news is that studies have shown that weight loss is easier to achieve when calcium-rich foods are included in the diet.
The recommended daily intake of calcium for strong healthy bones is 1300mg a day. Each of our selected meals are designed to be high in calcium, rich in a broad range of other nutrients and considerate of calories.
Each meal lists the calcium content so make sure when you are selecting you achieve the daily intake of 1300mg.
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