How can you eat to avoid getting old and getting fat? Women aged 20 to 50 must read this guide

Everyone hopes that they can live to old age in good health, and even hopes that the signs of aging will not show on their face. Looking back at my 20s, even if I stayed up late and ate excessively, I would still look radiant the next day. At the age of 30, the metabolism starts to slow down, the basal metabolic rate decreases, and weight gain occurs much faster than before. At the age of 40, anti-aging becomes the focus of life, and I start to pay attention to maintenance and health. Then when I turned 50, I realized what is more important than health?

If you want to have a healthy and high-quality life in old age, you should actually start developing good health habits from a young age. According to an article on the foreign health information website "Health", our body's metabolism behaves differently at different times as we age, and our eating and living habits should also conform to the body's metabolism. The following will analyze for you how to eat from the age of 20 to 50 so as not to get old or fat!

20 years old: The calories in the cup are the most surprising

When I was 20, I was in the prime of my youth and didn’t care about health and wellness at all. I just wanted to have fun. But do you know? What is most likely to make you lose shape during this period is not delicious food, but alcohol!

Take a 500cc bottle of beer with an alcohol content of 2.5% as an example. It contains about 12.5 grams of alcohol and about 87.5 calories. This is only the calories from the alcohol itself. If you add the extra sugar added to beer or liqueur, the accumulated calories will be considerable if you drink several cans in a row!

[What you can do] If you really can't avoid many drinking stalls, remember to choose low-carb beer and avoid drinks such as cocktails and bartends that are very high in sugar. In addition, remember to avoid carbohydrate-based foods after drinking. You can try light meals such as chicken salad, which provide a sense of fullness and are low in calories.

Taking a bottle of 500cc beer with an alcohol content of 2.5% as an example, it contains about 12.5 grams of alcohol and about 87.5 calories.

30 years old: Critical period of metabolic decline

After the age of 25, many people must have experienced changes in their lifestyle habits such as suddenly becoming easily tired, not being able to stay up late, and eating less. In addition, at the age of 30, the body's muscle mass will also be lost. Adults will naturally lose 3% to 8% of their muscle mass after the age of 30. Muscle loss will lower the body's basal metabolic rate, which is why you feel fat even if you don't eat anything.

[You can do this] Are you still drinking sugary drinks? Quit it now! Don’t think that it’s okay to have a little sugar in a shaken cup drink. The accumulated sugar content of one cup a day is still considerable. Fructose can easily accumulate in the body and turn into fat, especially for young people whose birthdates start with 3. It’s all garbage with empty calories but no nutrition!

If you want a drink, just drink the unsweetened tea you brew yourself, or fresh juice! In addition, eating out is also a reason why you unknowingly consume too much fat and calories. If possible, please cook at home! The advantage of cooking at home is that you can control the seasoning, portion size, and it is also easier to control calories and ingredients.

If you want to drink beverages, don't focus on hand-shaken cups. The accumulated sugar content of one cup a day is considerable.

40 years old: Changes in female hormones

Women begin to face menopause at around 45 years old, and their metabolism even slows down. The body will experience various functional declines, such as shortness of breath, palpitations, hair loss, gray hair, dry skin, vision loss, etc. Even their emotions will be affected, making them irritable and restless. How should I adjust my mentality and health at this time?

[You can do this] Choose natural, non-processed foods! Did you always like to eat sweets such as chocolate, cakes, or have afternoon tea? Your body is no longer suited to these foods; it needs a diet low in starch and high in fruits and vegetables. In addition, exercise is also a good habit that you should develop. Exercise can help reduce your body fat and help maintain a good body shape. Jogging, brisk walking or swimming are all good suggestions.

Choose natural, non-processed foods! Reduce the intake of sweets such as chocolate and cakes.

50 years old: Quality over quantity in life

When you reach the fifth century, many of the foods and activities that you once found tempting are no longer sought outside of yourself for happiness or satisfaction. Instead, you look within to find ways to gain happiness and peace. In addition, during this stage, you should supplement more nutrients such as vitamin D and calcium to help consolidate bones.

[You can do this] When it comes to diet, all-you-can-eat and junk food are no longer options. It's all about quality > quantity. Choosing a piece of salmon or a bowl of brown rice is better than a steak or a bowl of white rice. The timing of eating is also very important. Breakfast and lunch are indispensable, but after the evening, due to reduced activity, and a study in the journal "Obesity" pointed out that the body consumes 50% fewer calories at night than during the day, it is recommended to reduce the amount of dinner to avoid affecting digestion.