Having a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables on your plate is essential for a healthy diet. I personally love pumpkins, they are versatile and are packed with vitamins A and E and is a great source of potassium amongst other nutrients. Best of all it’s low in calories but remains quite filling.
Protein, found in eggs, poultry or fish is essential for muscle strength and helps to boost metabolism.
Wy not try adding some colour to your plate today.
In short, yes. Our metabolism naturally slows down as we age. This makes it easier for us to gain a few extra kilos of weight and much harder to loose them.
But did you know, that staying active can help to prevent this drop. If you are able to keep active and have good muscle mass then your resting metabolism is increased - which is the amount of calories that are burned when you are resting or asleep.
Activities that you could try to help prevent your metabolism slowing down include weight training, high intensity interval training, like running on the beach for periods of time and ensuring that you eat a healthy diet which includes protein.
If you have any questions feel free to pop by and see me in clinic.
Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉
WARNING: Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. If you experience any symptoms of weakness, unsteadiness, light-headedness or dizziness, chest pain or pressure, nausea, or shortness of breath, stop exercising and seek immediate help.
