Health In Retirement: My retirement health philosophy lately

I wasn't going to write any more essays except travel ones, but thought I will share this. 

I don't give medical or nutrition advice to anyone because I am not qualified. But I need to follow some guidelines for myself. It has to be fairly simple and doable for me to adopt. Here is what I try to follow.

  1. Nutrition

    1. Eat balanced, home-cooked meals using minimally processed and, when feasible, organic ingredients.

    2. Include a protein source in each meal (e.g., legumes such as urad, lentils, edamame, or lean meats like chicken, fish, eggs, or turkey).

    3. Include vegetables and adequate fiber in daily meals.

    4. Use supplements only when prescribed, except possibly one daily multivitamin/mineral and essential fatty acids (Omega-3/6/9) if personally necessary and approved by a doctor.

  2. Lifestyle

    1. Exercise regularly in a way that fits my abilities and schedule.

    2. Get 7–8 hours of sleep, recognizing that consistency is something I’m still working on.

    3. Live normally without fear or obsession—maintain reasonable hygiene and safety without becoming a germaphobe.

  3. Information & Guidance

    1. Take health or nutrition advice only from qualified professionals who know my personal medical history (doctor or certified nutritionist).

    2. Avoid health podcasts and generalized online health content, since information out of context can be misleading and the body is complex.


Besides physical health, mental health is also important but that is out of scope here. 


Reviewed and approved by my Primary Care Physician. 

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