It can be a challenge in this climate to eat healthy and absorb the rising cost of food but a nutritionist has a couple of suggestions he hopes will help.

Dr. Jim LaValle is the author of 'Cracking the Metabolic Code' and the clinical director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Performance Health Program. He recognizes it can be a challenge to desire the magic youth pill and still live a healthy lifestyle. 

According to Dr. LaValle, there are two indicators for longevity - one is activity and the other is diet. He points out one of the biggest risk factors as we age is falls.

Dr. LaValle says one of the best things you can have as you age and seek to improve your mobility is to have a network of friends that you are active with. He says there are plenty of ways to make this happen.

Dr. LaValle points out one thing you want to consider when you start to meal plan as you age is what are people eating in places where they are living longer. Additionally, he has some things to consider as you head to the grocery store. We'll have more with Dr. LaValle later this week on Regional Radio.