Whether your goal is to lose weight, build muscle, or just stay stable, there are things you should do with your diet to make sure you're taking the best care of your body. And while everyone and their mom seems to have a different opinion on what that is, we spoke with several dietitians who all noted the two major things women over 50 get wrong about their diets:
Lacking ProteinLacking FiberProtein in and of itself is a vital macronutrient for repairing cells, building muscle, and supporting the immune system. It also supports you in achieving goals like weight loss by making you feel fuller, improving blood pressure control, and lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes.
"It’s very common for women to underestimate their protein intake when most women over 50 need at least 1.0–1.2 grams of protein per kg of body weight per day," Jordan Hill, a registered dietitian at Top Nutrition Coaching, tells Parade. "Ideally, women should strive to get at least 25–30 grams of protein at each meal. Adequate protein intake helps retain muscle mass when aging, and adequate calcium and vitamin D help retain bone mineral density."
"During midlife, particularly around menopause, women become more susceptible to insulin resistance," said Avery Zenker,a registered dietitian and writer for MyHealthTeam's Crohn's and Colitis Team. "This means that the body isn’t as good at managing blood sugar as it used to be, which can lead to high blood sugar and type 2 diabetes. Protein has a significant impact on stabilizing blood sugar by slowing the absorption of carbohydrates from food."
Fiber's Role in the Health of Women 50 and Older
Fiber acts as a "buffer" in the bloodstream. By slowing down how quickly sugar is absorbed, it prevents the sharp spikes and crashes that lead to:
Mood & Energy: Irritability, "brain fog," and midlife energy slumps.Cravings: Sudden urges for sugar or high-fat foods.Insulin Resistance: A condition more common during perimenopause that can lead to type 2 diabetes.Another thing most women get wrong, according to registered dietitianElizabeth Ward, is the tendency to blame a different culprit for weight issues over 50.
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Other Diet Factors Women Over 50 Should Consider
"This is a cycle that a lot of women are locked into," claims Ward. "Breakfast is a cup of coffee and a slice of toast, lunch is a salad that's lacking adequate fiber and protein to keep them full, and they're starving by 3 p.m. Dinner is a heavy meal, and there's snacking after dinner to make up for not properly fueling themselves during the day."
Zenker also warns that, on average, older women tend to skip an important food group altogether: fruit.
If women over 50 make an effort to improve these areas of their diet, they'll likely start seeing the results they've been longing for.
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