The effect of aging is visible on both the body and the skin, but people who have better lifestyle and eating habits, they look young even after aging. Bad lifestyle and bad diet make us old before age. With ageing, the body’s need for essential nutrients increases, especially women need a better diet.
Avni Kaul, Founder and Nutritionist, Wellness Coach and Certified Diabetes Educator, Nutriactivia, says that 40 years of age is a milestone in every woman’s life. Women’s nutritional needs and metabolic rate change after this stage of age.
The fertility of women is also affected rapidly at this age. Therefore, at this stage of age, every woman is advised to pay attention to her diet to stay healthy even after 40 years. At the age of 40, women should consume some healthy foods in the diet to stay healthy and maintain fertility. Let us know which are the foods that keep women healthy even after ageing.
Consume Green Tea: Green tea is rich in antioxidants, which can help fight free radicals in the body. The polyphenols found in green tea slow down the aging process on the skin, as well as protect it from pollution and the harmful rays of the sun.
Must eat apple After 40, both men and women should include seasonal fruits in their diet. Among the fruits, apple is the fruit with the best antioxidant properties which are rich in flavonoids and fiber. It controls inflammation of the body and also improves metabolism. Eating apples can reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and improve insulin sensitivity.
Consume Protein Rich Foods: Every woman between the ages of 40 and 50 needs 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of her body weight to prevent the loss of muscle mass as she ages. According to experts, adequate daily protein intake is very important after 40.
Limit junk food intake: As women age, limit their consumption of junk food and fast food. After 40, when the body’s metabolism starts to slow down, reducing the consumption of fast, processed and junk food is essential for good health.
Consume Fenugreek Seeds and Cinnamon: Two spices are very effective in increasing the metabolism after aging. Fenugreek seeds and cinnamon are spices that boost metabolism rapidly. You can use both these spices in food. Cinnamon is commonly used to enhance the flavor of cakes and pancakes. Both these spices keep weight in fast control as well as boost metabolism.