Proper nutrition becomes even more important after men and women reach age 50.
It helps keep energy levels up and protects against many age-related illnesses and diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
But is there a best diet for men and women who are over 50?????
There is no single way to eat for good health. While everyone needs carbohydrates, fat, and protein, there is no “magic” ratio that you should strive for as long as you avoid extremes.
In fact, recent studies have found that the quality of the food is more important than whether it’s low-fat, low-carb, or somewhere in between.
While details may vary from diet to diet, all healthy eating plans have four basic principles in common:
Lots of plant based diet
Plant foods—vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds—offer a wealth of vitamins and minerals.
They also contain fiber and healthful compounds called phytochemicals, natural substances in plants that provide a range of health benefits, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and even anti-cancer activity.
Adequate protein
Abundant research shows it is essential to eat enough protein. There are many protein sources, but plant protein (beans, lentils, soy, nuts, and seeds) offers a good health benefits.
Limiting processed foods
A diet high in processed and refined foods causes weight gain and unhealthy shifts in blood sugar and cholesterol.
Food processing often strips away nutrients while adding extra fats, sugars, sodium, additives, and preservatives.
Limited saturated fats, added sugars, and salt
Limiting the intake of high preservatives food which contains lots of salt and sugar is a best way to stay healthy
It is always recommended to avoid added sugars and salts as most of the lifestyle disorder are exaggerating because of these two ingredients either in direct or indirect form.
– Dinu Vaishnava
Nutritionist – Nanded City
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