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You know the saying, “You’re only as old as you feel”?
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The key is to make well-informed lifestyle choicesstarting with your diet.
The outcomes of these changes can play a major part in the state of your biological age.
“Even so, it slows at a very slight rate per year,” she adds.
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That’s easily 25% of the average man’s calorie allotment for the day!
“It is also lower in protein relative to its total calorie content.
Further, deep dish pizza is even higher in carbs and calories.”
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“Consuming adequate portion sizes of lean protein can help men maintain lean muscle mass as they age.”
Every once in a while, ice cream is no big deal.
However, when over-consumed every night, this can have a huge impact on your health."
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are typically low in fiber," says Goodson.
“Fiber is an important nutrient as it helps with gut and heart health.
Eating whole grains provides prebiotic fiber, which feeds the good bacteria in our gut.
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This prebiotic, or “soluble”, fiber can help lower total and bad LDL cholesterol.
Most Americans are not eating enough fiber and as men age, this can be a problem.”
“Data suggeststhat eating pastries is linked to reduced testosterone levels,” says Manaker.
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“Men over 40 should avoid takeout foods high in sodium.
“The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day for most people.
However, some takeout options contain more than this for just one meal!”
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Other commercial brands even exceed this, containing upwards of 30% of the daily value for sodium.
“Processed meats are highly linked with colorectal cancer and have also been tied to stomach cancer.
Colorectal cancer is more common among men and is one of the top cancer-related deaths in America.
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“Heart disease is the [number one] killer for men in the U.S.,” explains Manaker.
“In general, sausage is high in fat, sodium, and calories,” explains Thomason.
“It comes in many forms from breakfast sausage to bratwurst to Italian sausage.”
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In fact, most fast food items can be a setup for health consequences that only worsen with time.
“This makes overeating and eating too quickly more likely.
Both of these behaviors contribute to weight gain and digestive issues.”
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“Vegetables contain important micronutrients essential for health at the cellular level.
“The wrappersof fast food items have been shown to have ‘forever chemicals,” adds Manaker.
“Swaps include drinking flavored sparkling waters or better-for-you sodas likeOLIPOP,” suggests Goodson.
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That’s right fellaswomen aren’t the only ones who are susceptible to developing osteoporosis.
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