Earlier, where people started getting scared after the age of 30, but now it has happened after the age of 40. Our metabolism becomes very slow after this and there are many changes in the body. We are not as young as before. Different types of diseases occur in the body, but the most difficult thing is that by the time we reach this age, our weight increases a lot. Belly fat in men and total body fat in women only increases. Have you ever thought about why?

Expert Dietician Anjali Mukherjee, who trains Miss India contestants, has shared information related to this on Instagram. She has told me why always after the age of 40 your weight starts increasing. If this is happening, then how can one stay fit?

How to slow down the ageing process?

Anjali believes that due to the ageing process, there are many changes in our body, but that does not mean that we cannot slow it down. Age-busting exercises, nutrition, fitness, etc. are within our control. If we start this work at the right time, then it will not be difficult in the future. To maintain the flexibility and balance of the body, we should take a lot of care.

Why do women gain weight?

Women mostly face the problem of weight gain after 40. This happens because of their metabolism. With this, the pre-menopausal period begins which brings about a lot of hormonal changes in the body. During this time some women also become victims of mild clinical hypothyroidism.

At such a time, it is possible to have a little depression and reduce the physical activity of the body. After 40, the body automatically reduces calorie burning. Women who exercise also have the problem of gaining weight. Especially belly fat increases. During this BMR (Basic Metabolic Rate) decreases up to 6%.

These reasons not only increase the weight but also do not allow normal weight to be reduced easily. After this age, you have to pay more attention to fitness.

What kind of diet should be taken after 40?

According to Anjali, we can control damage to a great extent through diet. The right nutrition reduces your weight problem a little more.

  • You should take a low-fat diet.
  • High-fibre foods would be perfect for this problem.
  • You must be eating whole grains, lentils, beans, fruits, and vegetables, but along with this, definitely include nuts and seeds in your diet.

With this type of diet, the body will get fibre, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals etc. All these vital nutrients will help in dealing with the problems associated with ageing.

Calcium is very important after 40

According to Anjali, if calcium intake is done in the right amount, it reduces the slow bone loss process. You have to take low-fat dairy products with the help of which you can complete the calcium intake. Along with this, you have to eat black sesame and include soybean as well as whole grains in your diet.

Take care of hydration

You have to include plain water, soup, lentils and coconut water in your diet. If the weather is humid, don't take hydration for granted.