After 40 years of age, starting a healthy lifestyle can postpone the aging of the women's body. In an interview with La Razon, Nutrition Barbara Munar said.
According to the expert, only 20% of the aging process is determined by genetics, while the remaining 80% depend on the lifestyle, food, physical activity, sleep quality, the quality of contact with others and self-esteem.
The Munar stressed that women aging differs from men.
"Women have an advantage. X Chromosomes contain more genes that are responsible for cell recovery and disease protection. Estrogens (feminine sex hormones) play the role of "defenders" during a significant part of life. In addition, women usually take care of themselves better, "the nutrition studied.
The doctor explained that significant changes are taking place in the body since the age of 40. The level of hormones decreases, the metabolism slows down, the fat distribution changes, and the muscle mass decreases. This period, according to the food, it is especially important to review your lifestyle, not in response to the age crisis, but for the years to strengthen health.
Dr. Munar advised to pay special attention to women over 40 years of age to increase protein, to maintain proteins, to maintain the muscle mass, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The specialist also advised to limit the sweets to stabilize the glucose level, giving preference to fruits, vegetables and cereals.
"The good news is that the results of a reasonable approach becomes rapidly noticeable," said Dr. Munar.
Translation of: Euromedia24.com
