Food and Fitness After 50: Eat Well, Move Well, Be Well

If reading these books motivates and helps you stick with your goals, then, by all means, get it. But the gist of the 280 pages is: eat plenty of fruits, veggies, whole grains, fish and healthy dairy, avoid sugars, salts, carbs and trans fats, drink water, do plenty of aerobics, cardio and strengthening exercises, get enough sleep and avoid stress. That pretty much sums up these 280 pages.

I can't recommend this book enough. As a registered dietitian, I thought I knew most of this content so I originally hesitated buying it. Boy was I wrong! This book is packed with the most current, science-based information that you can trust and get results with. I will be suggesting this as a must read for all of my over 50 clients.

Food and Fitness after 50 will motivate you to adopt this slogan, “It’s never too late to eat right and exercise the smart way.”Chris and Bob are healthy aging experts with impressive careers as researchers, teachers, and consultants. In Food and Fitness after 50, they aim to arm the reader with practical, science-based advice on how to manage food choices and fitness strategies during our “second 50 years.” With a well-organized format and a clear, conversational tone, Chris and Bob deliver a highly readable guide to nutrition and fitness for older adults, with a solid base in current scientific evidence.Divided into three sections, “Eat Well,” “Move Well,” and “Be Well,” the book describes practical approaches to adjusting our diets, our physical activity levels, and our lifestyles to promote healthy aging. Each section provides a solid foundation on how our bodies change as we age, and how our diet, exercise, hydration, sleep, and other key parts of life benefit from adjustment.I like a lot about this book. One of my favorite aspects is the emphasis on the value of current scientific research in the areas of nutrition, exercise, and aging. Science offers plenty to guide us, and Chris and Bob present the applicable science in a clear, accessible way. They also caution us against fad diets and other quick fixes, mainly because no scientific evidence backs up the hype. Each chapter includes a section about “Confronting Myths” that commonly come up in discussions of diet, exercise, and aging.In each chapter, Chris and Bob also share their approaches to the nutrition and fitness topics covered, adding an important element of their humanity. Both authors describe serious medical conditions they have faced (joint replacement, heart surgery, cancer) and how physical activity and healthy eating were important factors in their recoveries.As the book argues persuasively, the evidence is overwhelming that diet and regular physical activity deliver many health benefits as we age. Like reducing risks of cardiovascular disease, many cancers, diabetes, other chronic diseases. Like improving brain function, mood, sleep, and well-being. At the same time, change can be hard.Recognizing this, the authors advise on starting with small changes, finding a few things to focus on to be healthier and more fit. “It doesn’t take much to get on the path to better health.” Food and Fitness after 50, “offers strategies, tips, and ideas to help you on your journey.”For those ready to enjoy the challenges and rich rewards of the journey to healthy aging, Food and Fitness after 50 is a wonderful guide.

I love Christine and Bob's no-nonsense approach to health and wellness. This is not a 'diet book' - it's real life stories about people who have re-modeled their health after 50 through nutrition and exercise. I have the good fortune to know Christine and she is the picture of health -- looks a good 20 years younger than her actual age. I see her enjoying her exercise routine, so I can see that she practices what she knows. I enjoyed the book, and will refer back to it when I need a little inspiration.

I bought this book for my daughter and thought I'll just give it a quick read then pass it on...Well, after the 2nd chapter I knew I had to have my own copy. There is so much good information, whether your 50 or 75. The quizzes at each chapter were a wake up call. The examples and stories are inspirational.

An exceptional book by highly-regarded professionals. The authors present the latest knowledge on nutrition and exercise for those in middle-age and beyond. As a retired university researcher who focused on understanding health behaviors, I highly recommended this book for ALL adults who are ready to integrate healthful eating and regular exercise into modern life. This is the best book I've seen in the past 20 years that addresses BOTH food and fitness.

Well-written by knowledgable authors. Interesting mix of personal stories and scientific evidence. Dispelling myths was an added bonus. Complete list of references for further investigation.

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