Nutritional Needs For Adults: Best Foods For Different Stages Of Life
by Denise Austin |
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Nutrition
When it comes to nutritional needs for adults, I get asked often about what is the MOST important food or foods to eat. The truth is that what you need to eat to promote a healthy body and mind will vary based on your gender, age, and any existing health concerns you may have.
Nutritional Needs For Adults In Their 30s
Omega-3 Rich Foods. Women who are breast feeding or pregnant should be especially careful to eat a diet that includes salmon and sardines, flax and chia seeds, walnuts (check out my video on how to roast walnuts!), and omega-3 enriched eggs. These contain essential fatty acid, that are critical for a baby’s growth and development.Dark, Leafy Greens. These provide important nutrients and vitamins to help your body stay strong and healthy. Think spinach, kale, and collard greens.
Nutritional Needs For Adults In Their 40s
Gut-Healthy Foods. It is common for digestive issues to begin to creep up in our 40s, so help keep your gut health by eating foods with probiotics, or taking a probiotic supplement. Foods with probiotics include fermented foods such as kimchi and sauerkraut.Nutritional Needs For Adults In Their 50s
Foods High in Fiber. Our 50s is when staying regular can become a challenge, so in addition to fiber-rich whole grains, begin to incorporate other fiber-rich foods such as beans and legumes, broccoli, berries and avocados.Nutritional Needs For Adults In Their 60s And Beyond
Olive Oil. The benefits of extra-virgin olive oil are numerous: it is rich in monounsaturated fats, loaded with antioxidants, can help to fight inflammation, can reduce LDL or "bad" cholesterol and blood pressure... the list goes on! Extra virgin olive oil is my oil of choice, and I use it in so many things - including baked goods!
Denise