What to eat and avoid-Women above 40 years of age must follow these for their health
Posted on: 05/Sep/2020 9:29:11 AM
In the 20`s and in the 30`s, a woman might lose her excess weight easily but when she is above 40 years then she might find it difficult to lose her excess weight. It is said that a woman must need good nutrition when she is in her 40’s. For her overall health to be good, it is necessary for a woman to eat a well balanced diet. Lifestyle habits also play an important role here.
A woman above 40 must follow these for her health to be in god shape.
Consume fibre rich foods:
It is important to mention that fibre rich foods help in weight loss. Other benefits of fibre rich foods for women above 40 are they lower the cholesterol levels, lowers blood sugar levels etc. More fibre intake would be possible by consuming whole grains. By eating coloured salads like spinach, tomatoes, carrots etc having potassium, antioxidants etc a woman could get superb health.
Avoid eating white foods:
If you are a woman above 40, then you must avoid consuming sugar laden foods. It is necessary that intake of too much salty foods must be avoided as it negatively impacts the BP. Fried and processed foods must be given up.
Consume lutein rich foods:
A pigment in many fruits and vegetables is lutein and it is necessary for a woman above 40 to eat lutein rich foods like spinach, asparagus, carrots etc, By eating lutein rich foods, a woman above 40 would have good brain health and she would have good memory power etc.
Consume foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids:
It is a fact that a woman loses her radiant skin after 40 and to get back she must eat antioxidants rich foods. Skin could get nourished if she includes omega-3 fatty acids in her diet. Fishes like salmon, sardines could be consumed.
Consume protein and calcium rich foods:
Women in their 40’s must eat foods rich in calcium like seeds, yoghurt almonds, etc for their bone strength. For increasing their muscle mass and to be strong, they must eat foods like eggs, lean meat, beans, lentils etc.
