Choosing food of good nutritional quality makes it possible to keep in shape and prevent certain diseases favored by the years.
From the age of 50, metabolism evolves. In question? “The dizzying fall of sex hormones, especially in women” Specifies Manon Borderie, naturopath. “With age, the distribution of fats is less good. The woman tends to store lipids in the belly, rather than in the buttocks, hips or thighs.” However, excess abdominal fat promotes cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, diabetes … This is there that it is essential to eat certain foods from the age of 50.
Already, to solidify the more fragile bones in the fifties, “We must fill up with citrus fruits, dairy products, cheeses, leafy vegetables such as spinach and cruciferous such as cabbage and broccoli without forgetting the sardines rich in calcium “ lists Manon Borderie. Then, you have to eat foods rich in omega-3, good fats that promote weight loss in addition to being anti-inflammatory. “We find omega-3 in small fatty fish, such as herring, sardines and mackerel. The salmon also contains it, but it must be consumed in moderation because of its heavy metal content. Linen seeds, hemp, walnut, nut oil or linseed is rich. “
It is also important to bet on zinc after 50 years because “He compensates for the fatigue felt following the drop in steroid hormones. Zinc -rich foods are oysters, shells, squash seeds, egg yolk, raw cocoa and clams”. Above all“for successful cell aging” Manon Borderie recommends consuming more foods full of antioxidants. “The berries like blueberries and raspberries are very rich, just like cabbage and raw cocoa. We also find them in Goji berries or Maqui bay, a super fruit from Brazil that contains the most antioxidants.” Its antioxidant power is much higher than that of Açai bays or blueberries. It is found in several forms: powder, capsules or dried berries. In powder, it can be integrated into smoothies or yogurts.
Finally, our interlocutor recalls that after 50 years, the risk of vitamin D deficiency increases. “We find vitamin D in egg yolks, dairy products, small fatty fish and fungi. Also make sure to consume magnesium to facilitate the transport of vitamin D and its transformation into active shape”recommends Manon Borderie. Sometimes vitamin D supplementation is necessary but “It is advisable to seek advice from a doctor before supplementing “concludes our naturopath.
