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HEALTH MATTERS

NUTRITION FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE

AT DIFFERENT AGES

There’s a reason why people in their 40s don’t have the same amount of energy as they did
in theirr 20s, or why they can’t eat like they did as a teenager. Bodies constantly change with
age, and with each new phase of life, there are changing requirements for the body to maintain
optimum health. Key to this are the evolving nutritional needs of the body – as a person ages,
diets will need to adapt, replenishing nutrients according to these changing requirements.

TWENTIES: LAYING THE • the inclusion of diverse fruits the growing demands of work and family
FOUNDATION FOR ADULT and vegetables not only provides life. Ensure consistent meals, aiming for
NUTRITION essential vitamins and minerals but at least three a day, to meet increased
This is a pivotal decade that lays the also introduces powerful antioxidants nutritional needs during this stage of life.
groundwork for lifelong health, which that combat oxidative stress;
means it’s crucial to address your specific • hydration remains paramount in your • prioritise essential nutrients from
nutritional needs: 20s as fluid needs increase. You whole grains such as sorghum,
can enhance your water drinking by couscous, beans, chickpeas, brown
• prioritise lean proteins such as eggs, infusing it with flavours like lemon or seeded bread, and brown rice into
chicken, fish, beans, dairy and nuts or orange, berries, cucumber and your daily diet. These nutrient-dense
with every meal to support robust herbs. Experiment with home-made foods provide a steady release of
muscle development; iced green teas. energy throughout the day;
• integrate iron-rich foods like lean • include lean proteins such as
meats, legumes and fortified cereals THIRTIES: NURTURING HEALTH chicken, lean red meat, eggs and
into your diet, ensuring optimal AND BALANCE fish to support muscle health and
energy levels to prevent fatigue; Navigating the fast-paced lifestyle of your provide necessary amino acids;
• healthy plant fats, sourced from 30s requires strategic nutritional choices • dietary fibre is important in your
avocados, nuts, nut butter and oils, to sustain energy levels and promote mid-30s so prioritise fibre-rich foods
contribute to cognitive well-being and overall well-being. Many peoples’ lives such as vegetables and fruits to aid
brain health; are more demanding at this age, with digestion and support heart health;

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