Health is wealth.
As we age, our bodies change so do our nutritional needs. Although nutrition comes from water and food, what our bodies need are different in both men and women.
Being mindful of what we consume after the golden age can be our pathway to strong and healthy aging. This means you have to think about all you eat and drink. it’s benefits and potential side effects.
Tips to eat healthy after the age of 50.
1. Avoid unhealthy calories
Foods like: Cake, chips, cookies, alcohol and soda are over processed and high in unhealthy fat which cheats your body of healthy nutrition.
It’s okay to binge eat while watching the news, however, mindlessly eating anything can lead to consumption of excess calories that are hard to burn. It’s beat to measure out your preferred portions and enjoy your meal or snacks.
3. Fruits and vegetables
If you are reading this, I am sure you already have all the magical things packed in fruits and vegetables. However, if it will motivate you more, aim to buy your fruits and vegetables pre-cut.
4. Start the habit of reading labels
Every packed item comes with nutritional labels that tell you the amount of calories or nutritional benefit. Aim to grab off the shelf that contains the good nutrients. E.g Calcium, fibre, vitamin C and A.
Stay away from the bad stuff, e.g cholesterol, saturated/ trans fat and sodium.
5. Add healthy spices to your food rather than salt.
6. Add a variety of healthy food to your plate at each meal. This includes servings of fruit and veggies, whole grains or protein.
Take Home.
Not everyone has the same nutritional needs after the age of 50. A person with diabetes should be more concerned about carbohydrates than calories. A person with high blood pressure should be more concerned about sodium levels more than other nutrients.
Always check in with your doctor and Follow your doctor’s advice on any nutritional decision.
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