THE BEST FOODS FOR YOUR 40′S AND BEYOND
Baldness, wrinkles, and excess nose hair are the least of your worries; your body may be a walking time bomb. That’s because 30% of men in their 40’s have asymptomatic prostate cancer. The cancer is there but nearly indetectable. This is one of several issues that come up in your forties -”the decade of silent diseases” The reason: up intil age 44 accidents are the most likely cause of death in men, but once you hit 45, heart disease,cancer, diabetes and a host of other problems emerge as your body ages .
It doesn’t get any easier as we age with all the aches and pains and the battle to keep the waistline in check.
There is hope. The good news is you can start today and battle these problems with two simple weapons- A knife and fork!
Here are some eating strategies that will help you minimize your risk and keep you healthy for the rest of your life
NARROWING ARTERIES
Grab a handful fo red grapes. The antioxidants in the skin of the grapes have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol and prevent clogged arteries. A daily baby aspirin or a glass of red wine(for drinkers only) has also been proven to be helpful.
WORSENING VISION
Mom was right about eating your green vegetables, especially carrots. They have been scientifically proven to fight macular degeneration . The substance leutin, a carotenoid in plant foods like carrots and greens, has found to lower vision problems by 43% Leutin helps to filter blue light which prevents damage to retinal tissue.
Eat at least 2-3 servings of carrots and greens each day.
RISK OF PROSTATE CANCER
Sex will never kill you but your sex gland can. Harvard researchers found that men with the highest levels of selenium have a 48% lower incidence of prostate cancer than those with lower intakes.
Eat three brazil nuts each day. They give you 200 mcg of selenium. Mushrooms are also beneficial. Combine the two and you have a powerhouse of cancer fighting agents that will keep you healthy and vital for many years to come.
YOU ARE A WORKAHOLIC
Don’t let long days at work or in your car commuiting to work undermine your healthy eating habits.
Pack portable snacks in your brief case and have a mini fridge and a microwave installed at work. Eat things like 100 calorie pack nuts, string cheese, low carb protein bars, jerkey, and lean cuisine type entrees that you can zap quickly on busy days.
SHRINKING MUSCLES
The average guy loses six pounds of muscle by the time he’s fifty. In addition to lifting weights you can protect your hard earned muscle by eating a steady supply of high quality protein.
Best sources of protein are eggs, low fat cottage cheese, meats, poultry, fish, nuts and tofu. Protein powders like whey are also great and an easy way to make smoothies more healthy.
EATING OUT
You just don’t have as much control over your calories when you eat at restaurants and fast food joints.
Your best strategies – Make a meal out of an appetizer and a salad with grilled chicken or fish on top. Skip the starchy carb and double the vegetables. Skip the bread basket. Order salad dressing on the side. If you must eat dessert, split it or eat three small bites. Never trust any type of sauce ( unless it’s salsa)- Always order grilled meats or fish whenever possible. Follow these basic rules and your will never have a problem.
Healthy eating is not just for appearance sake anymore. Eating well can save your life and increase the quality of the life you’ve been given as you age into the 40’s and 50’s.
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