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Be old later

This unassuming sandwich staple has more power than you would ever believe. In 1884, Canadian Marcellus Gilmore Edson became the first person to patent peanut butter. It has been a staple in North American homes for the most of the 131 years since, and it is easy to understand why. Peanut butter is both nutritious and delicious.

“As estrogen production decreases in aging women, it becomes harder to absorb calcium,” explains nutritionist Rebecca Scritchfield, author of Body Kindness. And since the risk for osteoporosis increases with age, this nutrient is vital for your health. “Women over the age of 50 should aim for roughly 1,200 milligrams of calcium daily, and women in their 40s should shoot for ...