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Dietary Requirements
Adulthood
As you get older, it is important to opt for quality rather quantity when it comes to food, as your body doesn't burn calories as fast as it used to. Keep to an ideal weight; enjoy a healthy diet, cut out excess fat and, yes, take plenty of exercise!
Eating well and maintaining your ideal body weight will provide the energy you need to feel and look good and protect against degenerative diseases like heart disease and some cancers.
Metabolism slows as you get older and you don't need as many calories as before, even if you exercise. So, go for quality instead of quantity or weight can creep up.
Balanced diet
Have two or three serving of calcium foods (bones lose calcium around the age of 30 and this accelerates in later years, so protect yourself with around 600ml milk or equivalent daily). This is particularly important for women who are at greater risk of osteoporosis after the menopause.
Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetable (five a day)
Eat plenty of wholegrains they are a great source of vitamin B
Cut total fat, especially saturated fats.
Lifestyle
If you smoke, now is the time to give up for a healthy present and a healthy future. Plenty of exercise is good for a healthy body and mind as it helps you to beat stress.
