Anonymous
Post 04/16/2026 10:20     Subject: Health nuts- weigh in
Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.

Michael Pollan. It’s simple. eat food means eat REAL foods that you know where they came from, not laboratory conconctilns. Not too much (don’t overeat in general, but also don’t eat too much of one thing). Mostly plants. Have a balanced diet, but fruit veggies beans unprocessed grains are the most ideal.
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2026 10:12     Subject: Health nuts- weigh in
Diet.

Very little animal fat, very little added sugar, low salt. Those 3 criteria eliminate most processed foods and other unhealthy foods.

My son’s birthday is coming up, and I will make and eat a glorious strawberry mousse cake… so I do make exceptions. My baking is much less sweet than the average American dessert, however.

Anonymous
Post 04/16/2026 09:37     Subject: Health nuts- weigh in
It's exercise. That's the piece people are missing.
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2026 08:26     Subject: Health nuts- weigh in
Anonymous wrote:I have realized that there is something to be said for “health nuts” - they look good, feel good, and don’t age as much. I want to hear from the health nut out there what their advice is. What is your biggest piece of advice on getting healthy and making yourself feel good? Diet, supplements, exercise, meditation, acupuncture, etc?


Don't eat crap food.

Keep moving.
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2026 08:15     Subject: Health nuts- weigh in
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have realized that there is something to be said for “health nuts” - they look good, feel good, and don’t age as much. I want to hear from the health nut out there what their advice is. What is your biggest piece of advice on getting healthy and making yourself feel good? Diet, supplements, exercise, meditation, acupuncture, etc?


Whether I look good I will leave to the judgment of others

I am indeed a health nut though. My advice is plant-exclusive diet. And I mean plant-based WHOLE foods - beans, sweet potatoes, green vegetables, oatmeal, black/brown rice, etc. Not processed and/or plant junk food like plant-based "meat."


Do you find that you have enough protein in your diet? I honestly think we are an over protein population, but as I get older, I do worry about losing weight if I don’t have adequate protein. I am a mid 40s woman for what it’s worth.


I’m a late 40s man and I wrote the previous post. In my view you can get all the protein you need from plant foods. Beans, nuts, peanut/almond butter, etc have tons of protein. Even foods we don’t think of as protein heavyweights like sweet potatoes have some protein. In truth there is protein in many things we eat. I have found plant foods to be plenty of protein for me.

I know there are those on this board who will stridently disagree, I am just sharing what works for me.


But then you need to add in supplements. Older adults already don’t absorb B12 well, cut out animal products and you will be deficient. Same with other minerals found in higher concentrations in animal products: iodine, zinc, selenium
Anonymous
Post 04/15/2026 14:34     Subject: Health nuts- weigh in
Anonymous wrote:daily exercise even if it's just a walk for an hour. Drink lots of plain water (use a pur water filter), shower daily, don't smoke, drink or do drugs including weed which is crazy popular around here. Eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables a day eat some at each meal, 3 meals a day NO SNACKS. Deep breathing a few times a day. No scented anything, no candles, air fresheners, nothing like that.


I eat very healthy, exercise, drink water and very little to no alcohol but I do take a gummy every night. I sleep so much better at 48. It helps me be healthy in every other way after I have gotten a full night of restful sleep.
Anonymous
Post 04/15/2026 14:21     Subject: Health nuts- weigh in
If I didn't have a sweet tooth, I would be a health nut. Sigh.
Anonymous
Post 04/15/2026 13:28     Subject: Health nuts- weigh in
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have realized that there is something to be said for “health nuts” - they look good, feel good, and don’t age as much. I want to hear from the health nut out there what their advice is. What is your biggest piece of advice on getting healthy and making yourself feel good? Diet, supplements, exercise, meditation, acupuncture, etc?


Whether I look good I will leave to the judgment of others

I am indeed a health nut though. My advice is plant-exclusive diet. And I mean plant-based WHOLE foods - beans, sweet potatoes, green vegetables, oatmeal, black/brown rice, etc. Not processed and/or plant junk food like plant-based "meat."


Do you find that you have enough protein in your diet? I honestly think we are an over protein population, but as I get older, I do worry about losing weight if I don’t have adequate protein. I am a mid 40s woman for what it’s worth.


I’m a late 40s man and I wrote the previous post. In my view you can get all the protein you need from plant foods. Beans, nuts, peanut/almond butter, etc have tons of protein. Even foods we don’t think of as protein heavyweights like sweet potatoes have some protein. In truth there is protein in many things we eat. I have found plant foods to be plenty of protein for me.

I know there are those on this board who will stridently disagree, I am just sharing what works for me.
Anonymous
Post 04/15/2026 13:08     Subject: Health nuts- weigh in
daily exercise even if it's just a walk for an hour. Drink lots of plain water (use a pur water filter), shower daily, don't smoke, drink or do drugs including weed which is crazy popular around here. Eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables a day eat some at each meal, 3 meals a day NO SNACKS. Deep breathing a few times a day. No scented anything, no candles, air fresheners, nothing like that.
Anonymous
Post 04/15/2026 13:03     Subject: Health nuts- weigh in
Anonymous wrote:Eating a healthy diet. Also avoid ridiculous skin-saturating chemicals like dryer sheets and scented detergents, and don't use air freshener.


Or candles.
Anonymous
Post 04/15/2026 12:52     Subject: Health nuts- weigh in
Eating a healthy diet. Also avoid ridiculous skin-saturating chemicals like dryer sheets and scented detergents, and don't use air freshener.
Anonymous
Post 04/15/2026 12:48     Subject: Health nuts- weigh in
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have realized that there is something to be said for “health nuts” - they look good, feel good, and don’t age as much. I want to hear from the health nut out there what their advice is. What is your biggest piece of advice on getting healthy and making yourself feel good? Diet, supplements, exercise, meditation, acupuncture, etc?


Whether I look good I will leave to the judgment of others

I am indeed a health nut though. My advice is plant-exclusive diet. And I mean plant-based WHOLE foods - beans, sweet potatoes, green vegetables, oatmeal, black/brown rice, etc. Not processed and/or plant junk food like plant-based "meat."


Do you find that you have enough protein in your diet? I honestly think we are an over protein population, but as I get older, I do worry about losing weight if I don’t have adequate protein. I am a mid 40s woman for what it’s worth.
Anonymous
Post 04/15/2026 12:45     Subject: Health nuts- weigh in
Fiber.
Anonymous
Post 04/15/2026 12:44     Subject: Health nuts- weigh in
Anonymous wrote:I have realized that there is something to be said for “health nuts” - they look good, feel good, and don’t age as much. I want to hear from the health nut out there what their advice is. What is your biggest piece of advice on getting healthy and making yourself feel good? Diet, supplements, exercise, meditation, acupuncture, etc?


Whether I look good I will leave to the judgment of others

I am indeed a health nut though. My advice is plant-exclusive diet. And I mean plant-based WHOLE foods - beans, sweet potatoes, green vegetables, oatmeal, black/brown rice, etc. Not processed and/or plant junk food like plant-based "meat."
Anonymous
Post 04/15/2026 10:48     Subject: Health nuts- weigh in
I have realized that there is something to be said for “health nuts” - they look good, feel good, and don’t age as much. I want to hear from the health nut out there what their advice is. What is your biggest piece of advice on getting healthy and making yourself feel good? Diet, supplements, exercise, meditation, acupuncture, etc?