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Health Tips: Known Essential Nutrients, Diet Plan For Men In Their 40s

Health tips: Intake of a balanced diet is important for every age group of human beings. We put our best efforts to maintain our diet full of nutrients; however, we cannot truly obtain all the nutrients we need from the food we consume. The age of 40, i.e. an essential milestone in one’s life span where with age comes experience but also health-related problems as the body is more prone to illness, making it the time to focus on health.

According to reports, before turning 40, our bodies can tackle irregular diets and lousy hygiene but at 40, men’s bodies cannot handle such habits, leading to diseases.

Dietitian and Nutritionist at OZiva, Shikha Dwivedi told the media, “Touching the age of 40 is an important milestone in a person’s life in terms of health these days. Before 40, your body can take on the assault of irregular food habits, poor sleep hygiene, substance abuse and more.”

She added, “However, post-40, the body is unable to cope with the constant wear and tear. Especially, men are prone to lose muscle mass and gain weight as their bodies begin to produce testosterone at declining rates. Thus, the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes becomes a major concern along with BP and cholesterol.”

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Healthy tips by dietitian:

Slow the use of salts:

Salts can lead to high blood pressure. Increase the intake of green and fresh veggies. Avoid highly processed, deep-fried foods and highly sugary drinks.

Take care of nutrition:

By age 40, men usually have lost 1-5% of their muscle mass, caused by the gradual loss of muscle cell function. Prevent further muscle loss and load up with much-needed stamina, energy and improved metabolism, muscle repair by consuming foods rich in protein and multivitamins daily to help you satisfy your holistic nutritional needs. You can also opt for plant-based collagen builder supplements for anti-ageing benefits.

Drink plenty of water, and do exercise:

During the 40s, men should drink almost 2-3 litres of water daily. 30 minutes of physical activities and managing stress levels are beneficial to your health and overall wellness as you age.

Eat healthy fats:

Always eat healthy fats that are found in avocados, nuts, olive oils, and flax seeds, these fats will help to protect you against obesity, diabetes, and other diseases.

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