Thanks to proper healthy habits, any woman in her forties can feel like she is in her thirties. Nutritional needs change, including food, beverages, and water intake, while metabolism—the speed at which the body converts food into energy—also evolves at this age. Women's metabolism tends to slow down in their forties, and they lose about 850 grams of muscle each year, making weight loss more challenging. Some of the changes women experience are due to hormonal declines, decreases in activity levels, and medical conditions. However, according to a report published by the Times of India, by regularly consuming the following essential nutrients, women can mitigate the effects of changes during their forties:
1. **Apples**
Apples are among the greatest fruits available, rich in antioxidants. They are high in dietary fiber and flavonoids, which reduce inflammation in the body, increase metabolic rate, lower harmful LDL cholesterol, enhance fat levels, and improve insulin sensitivity.
2. **Green Tea**
Green tea is a fantastic, energizing drink that keeps both men and women's bodies at peak metabolic performance.
3. **Fenugreek Seeds**
Consuming fenugreek seeds helps reduce body fat tissue and increase digestive enzymes, blood glucose levels, antioxidants, and insulin sensitivity. Fenugreek extract also promotes metabolism.
4. **Flax Seeds**
Flax seeds are abundant in omega-3 fatty acids, essential fats for heart and brain health. They offer multiple benefits for improving digestive performance.
5. **Avocado**
With its moderate potassium content and plenty of healthy fats, avocado can help maintain skin elasticity, nourish hair, and lower blood pressure.
6. **Nuts**
Nuts are rich in healthy fats and fibers, which help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease.
7. **Dark Leafy Vegetables**
The high concentrations of vitamin K, lutein, folate, calcium, and beta-carotene found in dark leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, and mustard greens can protect memory function.
8. **Greek Yogurt**
Eating a cup of thick, creamy Greek yogurt daily helps maintain strong bones. Greek yogurt is also packed with proteins, essential for women over forty.
