Aging is a beautifulbut admittedly hardpart of life.

This can start with your first meal of the day: breakfast.

Eat breakfastdon’t skip it!

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Instead, prioritize eating this important meal each and every morning to get your metabolism going.

“Eating some breakfast is often more important than what you eat for breakfast,” explains Arevalo.

“Big or small, there arepeer-reviewed studiesthat indicate that eating earlier in the day helps to improve yourcardiometabolism.

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The better you feel, the younger you are.

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Eat cereals rich in tryptophan.

Oatmeal, whole wheat cereals, and chia seeds are higher in tryptophan,” says Arevalo.

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“The bodyuses tryptophanto help make melatonin and serotonin.

Cook up oatmeal or make overnight oats rich in fiber.

Another awesomebenefit of oatmealand other whole grains?

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They are high in fiber content, which is both filling and great for your cardiovascular health.

If you’re not in the mood for a hot breakfast, you could also try makingovernight oats.

Eat strawberries.

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“Justone serving of strawberriesprovides the vitamin C you need for the day.”

Replace carbs with protein.

Upping the amount ofprotein in your breakfastcan have serious anti-aging benefits, particularly in terms of your cognitive abilities.

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“Studiesindicate that replacing just 5% of your carbs for protein helps prevent cognitive decline.

The same effect is seen when consuming plant proteins such as vegan cheese, tofu, or nuts.”

Add almonds to your omelet.

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Never thought to add nuts to your omelet?

Well, according to Taub-Dix, it’s one of her breakfast faves.

For less adventurous eaters, know that even on their own, almonds can provide a powerful protein punch.

Plus,they can help lower cholesteroland are a good source of calcium and fiber.