2023-09-23 03:54:21
It is important to keep in mind that not all people can follow the same diet, this depends on the age, sex and habits of each person. Even so, it is recommended that people take care of themselves from an early age so that over the years they do not experience consequences due to poor nutrition.
A healthy, balanced diet should include a variety of foods, such as vegetables, fruits, protein, grains, cereals, healthy fats and dairy products. Clearly, just eating is not enough, it is important to accompany it with exercise and good hydration.
The vegetable that helps prevent cardiovascular diseases. | Photo: © Lew Robertson/FoodPix
Faced with this, according to The World Health Organization (WHO), there is an age when it is crucial for people to start worrying regarding the way they eat: following 50 years of age.
What foods should be consumed following 50 years of age?
Regarding fat consumption, the entity indicates that they should eat less than 30% of unsaturated fats that come from avocado, sunflower oil, canola, olive and fish.
Other foods that should be added to the diet
green tea
The portal 20minutos.es assured that “those who enjoy this drink have noticed a strengthening of their immune system, as well as a reduction in the formation of blood clots and a delay in the aging process.” This drink also stands out for its antibacterial capacity.
Salmon
According to the nutrition portal Alimente.com, “salmon is a natural source of omega-3 and proteins of high biological value.” All this makes this oily fish a superfood that, in addition to its anti-inflammatory effect, provides vitamin D, necessary for the fixation of calcium in the bones.
Fatty fish such as salmon and tuna, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. | Photo: GettyImages
Turmeric
This spice contains a powerful polyphenol that, in addition to providing an anti-inflammatory effect, provides an antioxidant action. Turmeric can regulate blood sugar concentration and its great versatility in both color and flavor is ideal for combining with rice or smoothies.
Cacao
Cocoa with a purity of 85-100% is a food capable of providing energy, while calming and satiating. This food includes components such as corticosteroids and natural polyphenols, which improve hormonal metabolism and help block one of the metabolic factors that promote inflammation.
There are different foods ideal for adults over 50 years of age. | Photo: GettyImages
Broccoli
It is rich in sulforaphane, to which anti-cancer properties are attributed. It helps counteract the effect of free radicals and stops premature cellular aging. It is advisable to steam it for a few minutes.
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