What foods should you include in your diet after 50 and why?

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What is worth eating after 50 years of age? What foods are useful for older people?

In youth, many people neglect their health and do not think about the fact that even nutrition has a significant impact on it. But as we age, we pay more and more attention to what, how and when we eat, how it affects the body. We notice what we should refrain from, and what, on the contrary, to add to the diet. Let’s find out which foods will be especially useful for people after 50 years of age.

Red palm oil, which is extracted from the fruit of the oil palm (not to be confused with palm oil), contains a lot of vitamin E in its form. Due to its composition, it activates brain function, controls weight, speeds up metabolism, normalizes intestinal function, and improves performance.

Other good sources of fats include:

• macadamia oil;
• walnut oil;
• avocado oil;
• algae oil (you can cook with it);
• citrus-flavored cod liver oil.

Nuts

Nuts are high in essential Omega unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. These substances are not only healthy – they strengthen blood vessels, improve brain activity and boost immunity, but also have a strong rejuvenating effect.

The most useful properties have nuts:

• walnuts;
• macadamia;
• pistachio;
• pine nuts;
• hazelnuts;
• chestnuts.

But you should not overuse them and eat more than 40g a day.

Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli and Brussels sprouts, affect the receptors that are responsible for ridding the body of toxins. This strengthens the intestinal walls and the immune system.

Broccoli sprouts contain high amounts of glucoraphanin, which provides prevention of certain cancers (e.g. prostate cancer) and has antibacterial properties.

Leafy greens

Green vegetables are a treasure trove of vitamins and micronutrients such as carotenoids, lutein, beta-carotene, iron, calcium and folic acid. Thanks to their abundance of antioxidants, greens promote longevity and preserve youthfulness.

Berries

Especially bright due to the natural coloring agents they contain, rich in antioxidants, they have unique rejuvenating properties – they fight free radicals that contribute to rapid fading of the body. Among berries, I would single out blueberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries and black currants. So, 200 g of berries a day will significantly slow down the aging process.

Avocado

Avocado pulp contains a large amount of prebiotic fiber, vitamins C and E, as well as potassium and folic acid. Avocados have the same monounsaturated fatty acids as olive oil, including oleic acid, which supports brain functionality.

The fatty acids in avocados strengthen the skin’s natural fatty barrier, which also protects against sun damage.