Weight Loss and Health Care

Sarcopenia, or loss of muscle mass, can cause falls due to weakened muscles in the leg. Fruits and vegetables contain fiber, vitamins and essential minerals that are crucial for good health. A study published by scientists funded by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) suggests that plant foods also may help preserve muscle mass in the elderly.

The typical American diet has high levels of protein, cereal grains and other foods that produce acid. In general, such diets generate tiny amounts of acid each day. With aging, mild metabolic acidosis develops but slowly increasing, according to researchers. Read the rest of this entry »