According to the doctor, endocrinologist and nutritionist Oksana Panova, the nutrition of men over the age of 50 requires a radical restructuring.
“After 50 years, men you need to radically change your diet so as not to die ahead of time,” the doctor said in an interview.
Doctor Panova clarified that after the age of 50, the metabolism slows down in the male body, as a result, the usual style of eating can provoke a sharp increase in weight , increased cholesterol levels and related problems with blood vessels and the heart.
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The specialist emphasized: in the sixth decade, men should more carefully control weight and monitor calorie content of food, which at this age should be lower. According to Panova, the stronger sex should be more demanding about food and drinks containing added sugar.
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“Sweet leads to abdominal obesity when fat is concentrated in the waist,” the nutritionist warned.
More advice from the doctor.
- Minimize salt intake.
- Eat more protein.
- Eat slow carbohydrates, fiber in the form of whole grains and vegetables daily.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about which foods are the best sources of protein for the body. 
Oksana Panova HLS doctor-endocrinologist, nutritionist