An AARP survey found 78 percent of adults 50 and older took vitamins or supplements. Many of us get the nutrients we need from foods, but a few might be worth taking, as we explain in 3 Supplements You Might Actually Need After 50.
Which vitamins or supplements do you take? Tell me about them at betsy@aarp.org and we may publish your stories.
Last week we featured 12 Foods That Can Cause Unhealthy Weight Gain. Readers wrote in about needing to limit some generally healthy foods like avocados and nuts. Salads are a great way to add vitamin-packed greens and veggies to your diet, but if you load yours up with dressing, croutons, bacon and cheese, the calories quickly add up. And don’t forget alcohol. One piña colada often has 250 calories and 31 grams of sugar, and downing a margarita at your favorite Tex-Mex spot costs you between 200 to 300 calories. Eating and drinking some of these once in a while won’t put on the pounds, but be wary of adding unwanted calories, sugars and fats.
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