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ging ... everybody does it;
but let's face it, everyone is
not doing it gracefully.
Americans are living longer than
ever. Today, the average lifespan of a
person in the United
States is nearly 78 years.
We know that many peo-
ple are living longer, but
many may not know how
to do it healthy. According
to National Advisory
Council on Aging, a per-
son is aging successfully
if he/she:
• has a low risk of dis-
ease-related disability;
• has a high level of
mental and physical func-
tioning;
• is actively engaged with life;
• and can adapt to change and com-
pensate for limitations.
Successful aging starts from the
inside, and a nutritious diet can be the
key to a healthier, longer life.
Some think that aging automatically
means illness. These people think as
soon as you hit middle age you are
destined for a heart attack, high blood
pressure or a hip replacement surgery.
I can tell you, this is not the case.
The truth is that the risk for these sorts
of problems comes from inadequate
physical activity, genetic susceptibility
and a poor diet.
To me, the diet is the fountain of
youth when it comes to aging. It is the
one thing that you can do to prevent,
delay and minimize the conditions
associated with aging.
Cancer: Race For The Cure
The Susan G. Komen Detroit Race
for the Cure, locally presented by the
Detroit-based Barbara Ann Karmanos
Cancer Institute, will be held Saturday,
May 31, at Comerica Park in Detroit.
There will be a 5K race, a 5K and a
one-mile walk to suit every fitness level.
The event features 20 bands and per-
formers, a children's area, a cafe, Shop
for the Cure and sponsor booths.
Street closures begin at 7 a.m.; open-
ing ceremony: 8 a.m.; race and walks: 9
a.m. Closing ceremony: 10:30 a.m.
Individuals may register online at www.
Here are my tips:
• Create a fresh fruit and vegetable
heavy diet — These foods are natu-
rally lower in calories and packed with
nutrients. Experts say the antioxidant
compounds found in these
foods play a huge part in hold-
ing back the marks of time.
• Grab a handful of nuts
instead of the candy bar
— Nuts are cholesterol-free
protein sources and are worthy
substitutes for fatty meats.
Research published in the
American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition found that in a group
of nearly 35,000 women, those
who ate foods rich in vitamin
E, including nuts, lowered their
risk of having a stroke.
• Maximize your nutrients; minimize
your fats — I get everything I can
fat-free. You must minimize the bad
dietary components, including saturat-
ed- and trans-fats, but at the same time
optimize beneficial nutrients, including
protein, calcium and vitamin D.
If you do those things and exercise,
de-stress and stay positive, I am sure
that you can have a healthier, happier
life. 0
Florine Mark is CEO and board chair of
the Farmington Hills-based WW Group
Inc. and host of "Remarkable Woman," a
weekly radio program broadcast through-
out Michigan. "Ask Florine" airs weekly
on WXYZ-Channel 7. Her motivation book
is called "Talk to the Mirror." Mark is the
largest single owner of Weight Watchers
franchises in North America.
karmanos.org/raceforthecuredetroit/
registration.asp through 5 p.m. May 29.
The cost is $12-$40 and varies by age,
the time you register and online versus
on-site registration. On-site registra-
tion will be available at the Friday, May
30, Expo or on race day beginning at 7
a.m. For those registering after May 23,
Race Packets (T-Shirt, pin, bib number,
parking information) can be picked up
at the May 30 Expo or on Race Day, 7
a.m.-8:45 a.m.
The Expo will be 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May
30, at the Max M. Fisher Music Center,
3711 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.