After the age of 40, the body faces several changes – among them are loss of muscle mass, bone changes and, in the case of women, hormonal changes due to menopause. Therefore, this is the perfect age to carry out a dietary re-education and thus slow down the aging process.
There are several foods that can help in this process, and it is important to consult a nutritionist who can implement them in your food plan. See now the benefits of superfoods!
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Healthy aging foods
Superfoods is the name given to a class of foods rich in distinct nutrients and low in calories. While it's great to eat them anytime, it's even more important to choose superfoods that contain a high concentration of nutrients that slow down the aging process. These are some of them:
pistachios
The first step to avoid aging is to ingest foods rich in antioxidants. They manage to destroy the free radicals that attack the functional cells of the body, which is a good choice, since this process causes oxidative stress and cellular aging and is related to the development of heart disease and cancer.
Pistachios are rich in antioxidants, as are blueberries and pomegranates.
Salmon
While not necessarily the most cost-effective protein, taking care of your health and delaying aging is priceless.
Salmon is low in fat, being a source of lean protein, as well as having important nutrients for stimulate the maintenance of muscle mass, in addition to neuroprotective function, related to better functioning cognitive.
cranberry
Cranberry juice (or red blueberry, as it is known in Brazil) is a superfood with a direct function in delaying aging. Its main function is neuroprotective: it helps in the healthy aging of the brain.
Research claims that consuming a small cup of cranberry every day for 90 days can improve memory performance and neural functioning. She is also rich in vitamin C, an important antioxidant.
dark green leaves
Leafy greens, such as spinach and kale, are highly concentrated in vitamins E and K, which are linked to preventing memory loss and slowing brain aging. They also have carotenoids, which protect the eyes from oxidative damage, and vitamins A and C, which protect the heart from oxidative stress.
