Chronic Diseases start to surface as you age, most especially after you clock 40, so you should maintain a healthy metabolism.

Let’s take a look at 5 foods that should be in your diet plan after 40, to keep you healthy.

Now I don’t mean these foods will help you look and feel like you were in your 20’s but they will certainly help equip your body with the right vitamins and nutrients.

  • Chia Seeds: Did you know that healthy fats can help you lose body fat? What better way to try it, than by having one Omega-3 rich food every day. Chia seeds are one of the best high fiber foods, it is advisable you add chia seeds to your morning meal e.g. Oats.
  • Raspberries: Raspberries do not only contain cancer-fighting phytochemicals, they also contain eight grams of fiber per cup. Impressive Yea? This raspberry can help relieve constipation and help you feel fuller for a long while.
  • Eggs: When making an egg, try not to separate the whites from the yolk, which a lot of you do. There are healthy fats within the yolk, which can help curb yearnings.
  • Avocados: This fatty fruit has healthy monounsaturated fats that can help lower LDL Cholesterol, pacify a growling stomach, and helps to decrease the desire to eat for a long time.
  • Blueberries: These are known for containing antioxidants that can turn back anything from the flu to weight-inducing breakout. There are so many more, but I felt you could start by adding these 5 to your diets and thank me later.
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