Top 6 nutrition questions men should ask themselves after 40

To maintain health and remain full of energy, men who have crossed the 40-year mark will be helped by a properly composed diet. Here are 6 key points to pay special attention to. 1. What should be discarded? Fast food, cereals and cereals, packaged food, pastries, white bread, sweets - this is the main list of foods that should be discarded in order to prolong your youth. As a rule, frozen patties, ready-made salads and McDonald's burgers contain a large amount of preservatives and trans fats, the use of which negatively affects the state of the cardiovascular and digestive systems. And a healthy intestine, as you know, is the key to strong immunity and youth. Instant flakes, flour products made from processed wheat flour are sources of fast carbohydrates that stimulate the process of protein glycation in the body. According to scientists, it is this process that catalyzes the development of atherosclerosis and the appearance of wrinkles on the skin. 2. Can you eat fat? But you should not give up fatty foods. True, they must be used wisely. First of all, you need to give preference to foods rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids. These include various types of red fish, nuts, avocados, olive oil. Such food helps the body fight inflammation, and also has a beneficial effect on cognitive abilities. But what you should stay away from is red meat, fast food, hard cheese. Such foods should be severely limited in your diet, because they increase the level of cholesterol in the blood and the formation of fatty plaques in the vessels. 3. Are carbohydrates evil? You also need to dose the amount of carbohydrates in your daily diet. As you know, their excess leads to an increase in blood glucose levels. Over the years, metabolism slows down, and as a result, glucose is absorbed worse, which ultimately can turn into extra folds on your stomach for you. To avoid weight problems, you need to switch to foods with a low glycemic index. They are slowly absorbed by the body and converted into glucose. A good option is whole grain cereals and bread. 4. What about snacks? You should not refuse light snacks either, they will not bring harm. That's just to choose them, too, you need to correctly. Forget about chips, chocolate bars and shawarma. Usually we eat such food on the go. The brain does not even have time to receive a signal of saturation. We end up overeating and getting fat. Therefore, food should be taken in a calm atmosphere, chewing thoroughly. The ideal option would be yogurt without added sugar, and fresh fruits and nuts can act as jam. 5. Should caffeine and alcohol be avoided? The good news is that you can drink coffee. And even useful! Daily consumption of this drink significantly reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The main thing is to follow the dosage. Nutritionists advise not to consume 400 mg of caffeine per day. That's about two cups of espresso. The same applies to alcoholic beverages. You can use them, but in moderation. 1-2 times a week will be enough. 6. How to increase libido? We must not forget that nutrition directly affects the state of the reproductive system. A properly composed diet can significantly increase libido, unless, of course, you have similar problems. Oysters and shrimp, rich in zinc, foods with a lot of fiber, have a very beneficial effect on the male body.

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