A varied and balanced
diet
at any age is crucial to ensure good health.
However, this concept gains even more importance
after the age of 50
.
And as is known,
breakfast
is considered the most important meal of the day.
With the increase in life expectancy, the advice to lead a healthy life is the order of the day in the elderly, a stage in which the metabolism slows down, the bones tend to weaken, muscle mass decreases
and the risk of osteoporosis increases.
The decrease in collagen, the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines, are effects of the passage of time and the arrival of old age.
And
there are foods that age the skin
.
The Galveston diet can help you avoid weight gain before menopause.
"When we eat certain foods, the elasticity of the skin can start to take its toll, leading to sagging," says nutritionist
Lisa Richards
, author of
"The Candida Diet."
Those who enter this cycle should adopt habits for the health of the body and a healthy diet, as well as start doing physical activity, suggest specialists.
And it is worth clarifying that always,
before making a decision, it is advisable to visit a doctor
to adopt the best treatment.
It is worth mentioning that even though a person has had healthy habits for a large part of his life, it does not mean that these prevent the development of certain diseases, but rather that they reduce the risk of suffering from them.
For this reason, health institutions urge to maintain healthy routines for the body and counteract conditions.
Changes after 50 years
Collagen is a protein that the body stops producing after the age of 25, which is why people over 30, 40 and 50 years of age show marks such as
expression lines on their face
, natural signs that for some are very annoying.
There are foods that age the skin.
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The lack of this protein can cause more serious damage within an
arthritis, be it rheumatoid or osteoarthritis
,
or osteoporosis.
It is also necessary to mention the
menopause
, which women experience from the age of 45, with a hormonal imbalance in their body.
It is a stage of life where the production of hormones decreases, as a consequence: the withdrawal of menstruation, explains MedlinePlus, the National Library of Medicine of the United States.
The increase in weight and fat in the abdominal area after menopause has to do with the slow metabolism of a woman at that age, so it is vital to eat a balanced diet.
Foods at breakfast from the age of 50
From the age of 50, it is essential
to consume calcium
because the absorption of the body with this mineral is lower, they emphasize in the
Mayo Clinic
.
Vitamin B12, key for this stage of life.
"In the case of women over 50, experts
recommend 1 to 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of weight
," says the American health and research entity.
In addition, incorporating
vitamin B12
should be relevant because the body no longer absorbs the amounts it should.
Essential for the nervous system and the brain.
Vitamin B12 is found naturally in foods of animal origin, such as
fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, and milk products.
It is not present in plant foods.
healthy breakfast options
AS's Mejor con Salud site proposes possible breakfast options rich in vitamins and minerals:
Olive oil toast, grated tomato and turkey.
A coffee with milk and a piece of fruit
Bowl of fresh milk, oats, chia seeds, a handful of walnuts, and chopped pineapple
Healthy breakfast for over 50s.
Yogurt or fresh cheese shake with sesame seeds and peanuts.
Melon with ham.
Coffee.
Small guacamole sandwich with tuna, piece of fruit and coffee.
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