3 Fat Burning Foods
As we get older we usually get fatter. The depressing facts are that on average most people gain about two pounds a year after the age of forty. This is because the body starts to age and the metabolism slows down. Your body also has a harder time maintaining muscle and it is very easy to gain weight. What you can do is exercise for about an hour each day and eat the right foods to stay slim. Boost the benefits of your workout and burn more fat by choosing these three smart food choices:
1. Walnuts. Yes, nuts can be fattening if you eat too much, but so can anything. Walnuts are a great daily snack once you are over 40 because they are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids . This good for you fat will help you feel full after you snack and keep you from overeating at meals. Plus, studies have found they may actually help you lose weight and are great for those with diabetes.
2. Cinnamon. You should add as many spices as possible to your foods and drinks, but cinnamon is especially powerful when it comes to losing weight. Use cinnamon to spice up your teas, milk, or coffee instead of sugar and you may save yourself hundred of calories per week. Cinnamon is also great for your heart.
3. Salmon. A minuscule 3 ounces salmon gives you more than the recommended daily value of vitamin D and a healthy dose of calcium as well. As you get older you need to ensure that you are getting enough of both of these nutrients to keep your weight at a healthy number. A seven year study of more than 36,000 women ages 50 to 79, researchers at Kaiser Permanente found that those who took both calcium and vitamin D supplements gained less weight after menopause than those who took a placebo. It has also been found that we are more able to control our appetite if we have healthy amounts of Vitamin D in our system.
Fit after forty does not have to be a dream. By keeping a closer eye on your diet and exercising whenever possible, anyone can maintain their figure well into their golden years.
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