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Who Are the 'Super Agers' and What Do They Eat? The Diet That Keeps You Clear and Sharp Even After 80
19.03.2024 09:23
Everyone knows what problems come with age. In addition to physical illnesses, elderly people are sometimes bothered by memory problems, etc.
But at the same time, their other peers continue to live and enjoy life, shining with a sharp mind and clear memory.
It is very important to eat a lot of vegetables and fruits — up to 5 servings per day. Carbohydrates — up to 7 servings per day. Again, we are talking about whole grains. Low-fat dairy products — up to two servings per day. Low-fat meat products — two servings per day or less. Nuts, seeds — two or three times a week. It is important to choose fruits with a low glycemic index, — said Elvira Fesenko, a general practitioner and nutritionist, in an interview with Gazeta.Ru.
There are certain nutritional rules that allow super-agers to maintain clarity and sharpness of mind after 80 years.
The first rule
A healthy plate is conventionally divided into four parts. One part is devoted to whole grain products (whole grain bread, cereals), the second part is healthy proteins, the third and fourth are vegetables and fruits. It is important that vegetables and fruits dominate the diet.
The second rule
The so-called dash diet, which maintains normal blood pressure, that is, limits the consumption of salt, sugar and highly processed foods.
The third rule
The Mediterranean diet is still recognized as the best, as it is a means of preventing the development of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
The fourth rule
This is already about the Scandinavian diet. Here the emphasis is on the consumption of whole grains, fish, fruits and berries. The main difference between the Scandinavian diet and all the others is called rapeseed oil, rich in healthy fatty acids.
Earlier we talked about whether it is possible to eat eggs with buckwheat .
