We all want to enjoy a happy and healthy retirement. After all, you’ve earned it. It’s time to relax and do all those things you’ve been hankering after during your working years – travel, spend time with the grandkids and get your handicap down.
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But to do that, two things have to be in place. You’ll need to be fit and have peace of mind over your estate, and those things won’t just happen naturally. You need to take the steps to guarantee it.
So what does that entail? Here we look at what it takes to ensure you make the most of your golden years. Health The NHS recommends you eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day and base meals on higher fibre starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice or pasta. It also says to have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks) and to eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein.
You should drink at least six to eight glasses of fluids a day and use unsat.