COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL NOVEMBER 15, 2017 11A
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On Saturday, November 7, the local Veterans of Foreign
Wars (VFW) Post hosted a Veterans Day celebration at the
Cottage Grove Armory. Per tradition, the event began at 11
a.m. to mark the 11/11/11--the eleventh day of the eleventh
month at 11 a.m. VFW President Dennis Twite lead the cer-
emony (above) while Cottage Grove Mayor Jeff Gowing
(right) addressed the audience. Tom McVey led a bandpipe
procession into the armory to begin the service (top right).
Photos submitted by Ken Roberts and Carolin Pettit.
(Bi Mart Plaza)
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
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When choosing foods to
eat, the NIA recommends
eating many different
colors and types of veg-
etables and fruits. Phyto-
chemicals are substances
that occur naturally in
plants, and there are thou-
sands of these substances
offering various benefi ts.
The Produce for Better
Health Foundation notes
that a varied, colorful diet
incorporates lots of differ-
ent types of phytochemi-
cals, which the PBH says
have disease-preventing
properties.
The NIA also advises that
men and women over 50
make sure at least half the
grains in their diets are
whole grains. Numerous
studies have discovered
the various benefi ts of
whole grains, which are
loaded with protein, fi ber,
antioxidants and other nu-
trients. Whole grains have
been shown to reduce
the risk for diseases such
as type 2 diabetes, heart
disease and some types of
cancer.
Another potential hurdle
men and women over 50
may encounter is a change
in their sense of smell and
taste. A person’s sense
of smell may fade with
age, and because smell
and taste are so closely
related, foods enjoyed
for years may no longer
tantalize the taste buds.
That can be problematic,
as many people instinctu-
ally add more salt to foods
they fi nd bland. Accord-
ing to the U.S. Offi ce of
Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion, older
adults should consume no
more than 1,500 milli-
grams of sodium per day.
3⁄4 teaspoon of salt.