Healthy eating for middle age? What should I eat... What is the worst eating habit?

The type of food is more important than the news itself.

 

People who consider the ratio of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins on their plate are those who care about their health.

 

Both men and women gain weight as they reach middle age.

In particular, women may develop belly fat due to hormonal changes during menopause. Frequently overeating like when they were young can make their body shape even thicker.

For middle-aged people experiencing significant bodily changes, eating habits are more important than anything else. How should they eat? Is it better to eat less even in old age?

 

 

Changes in carbohydrates, fats, and proteins... "The type of food is more important than the amount itself"

 

Once you reach middle age or older, overeating itself becomes difficult. Due to aging, the production of digestive juices and pancreatic enzymes decreases, so eating too much can cause the body to become bloated.

Replace flour-based foods that cause obesity and vascular diseases, such as white rice and white bread, with whole grains, and instead of animal fats high in animal fat, it is better to frequently consume poultry (chicken, duck, etc.), legumes, and nuts that are rich in unsaturated fatty acids.

Fresh vegetables are better than salted vegetables. You should also reduce sweet foods.

 

Half of cancer patients are in their 50s and 60s... "It's important to get through this period well"

 

It is best to start changing eating habits in your 40s. It's not too late in your 50s and 60s. Food choices are important, but you also need to change your cooking methods.

Middle-aged people now consume much more fried and grilled foods than they did when they were young.

The explosive increase in colon cancer, which was once rare, is also significantly influenced by cooking methods in addition to excessive intake of animal fats.

In 2021 alone, there were 32,751 new patients, ranking first or second among all cancers. To consume enough protein, eat meat, but it is better to cook it thoroughly and eat it in the form of boiled meat, like su-yuk.

 

Considering the carbohydrate-fat-protein ratio during meals... "You can see the healthy lifespan"

 

According to the National Nutrition Survey statistics, excessive carbohydrate intake is always a problem.

Mainly rice with kimchi and salty, soupy dishes.

Carbohydrates:Proteins:Fats ratio is 66%:15%:19%, with a high carbohydrate ratio and a relatively low fat ratio.

If you gain too much belly fat in middle age, it is good to reduce carbohydrates by about 55% and mix in more whole grains. ☆ People who consider the ratio of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins on their dining table are people who care about their health.

 

Who among the elderly experiences particularly rapid frailty? Why?

 

As people age, their digestive juices decrease, making it difficult to eat large amounts.

The elderly in Jangsu emphasize moderation in eating because of changes in their bodies.

According to an article in the international journal of gerontology (Experimental Gerontology), among 2,072 elderly Koreans (aged 70 to 84), those who ate alone due to reasons such as widowhood (especially men) had a 61% higher risk of developing frailty.

Because they eat less and have a diet mainly consisting of carbohydrates such as rice and kimchi.

 

In conclusion, it is best for both middle-aged and elderly individuals to adjust their food intake according to their level of physical activity.

If you are a middle-aged person with a lot of belly fat, you should manage your carbohydrate and fat intake.

Eating well is important in old age.

When energy levels decline, the risk of falls and other accidents increases. People who consider the ratio of rice, eggs, beans, fish, boiled meat, and vegetables on their plate are more likely to enjoy a healthy lifespan.