Best and Worst Foods for Women Over 50
Salmon
Protein, which requires more calories to digest than carbohydrates and fat, may help midlife women avoid belly fat.
Nuts
"Nuts are high in calories and fat for their small size, so you may think that avoiding them will help whittle your waistline
Berries
Phytonutrients in berries prevent brain cell damage and promote cell communication.
Legumes
Black beans, garbanzo beans, and pinto beans include magnesium to prevent heart disease
Soy
Hot flashes, which afflict 75% of U.S. women in their 40s and 50s, may be caused by estrogen decline.
Simple Yogurt
living active cultures (LAC), or probiotics, are living organisms that populate the colon with healthy bacteria and make yogurt.
Tea and Coffee
You avoid sugary soda, flavored fruit drinks, and sports drinks, but your favorite coffee shop drink may have too much sugar.
Meat Products
Colorectal cancer risk is reduced by limiting processed meats. Smoked, cured, or salted meat is not recommended by the AICR.
Plant-Based Chips
Only 10% of Americans consume the necessary daily levels. But eating sweet potato, beet, and parsnip chips won't help you.
Alcohol
As a woman in her 50s, you may be balancing work, family, and elderly parents, and you appreciate relaxing with a glass of wine