Spring brings warmer days and blooming gardens — a perfect time to tend to your health, just like a garden. Here are a few ways to stay strong and healthy this spring:
- Visit your doctor regularly. Medicare covers a wide range of screenings and preventive services, which can help catch problems early when treatment works best.
- Build strong bones in the kitchen. Aim for 1,200mg of calcium daily from foods like dairy, leafy greens, beans, and fortified foods. Vitamin D and potassium — found in bananas, potatoes, and orange juice — help your body absorb it.
- Try this easy-to-make Kale & White Bean Salad: Toss together 2 cups kale, 1/2 cup white beans, and mandarin orange segments. Dress with olive oil and a splash of orange juice. Top with feta cheese.
- Move your body. Walking, gardening, aerobics — any weight-bearing activity helps keep you strong. Grab a chair and follow along with me for a gentle, quick at-home workout!
