I asked ChatGPT the question, “What is healthy eating?”
The “AI” Answers: 8 tips for healthy eating
“Healthy eating refers to consuming a variety of foods that provide the nutrients your body needs to maintain overall health, feel good, and have energy. It involves making informed choices about what and how much you eat, with an emphasis on:
- Balanced Diet: a healthy diet includes a balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It also includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and moderate amounts of lean proteins and healthy fats.
- Portion Control: Being mindful of portion sizes helps prevent overeating and allows you to enjoy a variety of foods without consuming excess calories.
- Nutrient-Rich Foods: Choose foods that are rich in nutrients but lower in calories. This includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. There foods provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber without contributing to excessive caloric intake.
- Limiting Processed Foods: Processed foods, especially those high in sugars, salts and unhealthy fats, should be limited. These often contain calories and additives that are not beneficial for your health.
- Moderation in Sugars and Salt: Too much sugar and salt in the diet can lead to various health issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. Try to limit the intake of sugary drinks, sweets, and high-sodium foods.
- Hydration: Drinking plenty of water is crucial for overall health. It helps in digestion, regulating body temperature, and transporting nutrients in the body.
- Variety: Eating a wide variety of foods ensures that you get different nutrients from different sources. This reduces the risk of deficiencies and promotes overall health.
- Mindful Eating: Pay attention to what you eat and savor each bite. Mindful eating helps you recognize when you’re hungry and when you’re full, preventing overeating.”
This sounds great but it does not tell you what to eat. “AI”, while correct, seems very generic with its answer. I’m not sharing a plan either because each person needs to go through the process of building an eating plan for themselves at each stage of life. In another blog I read, the author tells us that he eats 80 to 90 percent vegetables. Then he goes on to list his no-nos and his go-to’s. What are you eating and when are you eating it? What are your no-nos and go-tos? We know our nutrition needs change as we age, so our eating habits need to change with us.
October Fun Hiking
I didn’t get in any golf this month. I hiked 4 trails: Le Madre Springs Trail, Kraft Trail, Kyle Road Path, and White Owl Canyon. I saw the springs of Le Madre, it is beautiful this time of year. I saw the beautiful dry gulch of the Calico Basin area. On the Kyle Road Path, among the desert terrain, I saw wild burros. Traveling to White Owl Canyon with a friend, I saw a Big-horn sheep. This is outdoor time. Golf will be later, my friends are hard at it. Here are some pictures from the hikes:
There are 3 burros in the photo above. Enlarge to find them.
Kraft area
At the Springs
Enjoying White Owl Canyon
From “Aging as a Spiritual Practice”:
As each of us grows older, may we be kind to ourselves;
As each of us grows older, may we accept joy and sorrow;
As each of us grows older, may we be happy and at peace.
In the spirit, be healthy,
Coach Brown
HEALTHY AT 120 