Melissa Nieves recommends limiting six food groups after age 50

1 articles · Updated · news.laodong.vn · May 5

Nieves, a nutrition expert at Pavia Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico, highlighted salty, fatty, sugary, ultra-processed, alcoholic and empty-calorie foods.
She said excess sodium, added sugar and saturated fat raise risks of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, inflammation and poorer cognitive function in older adults.
The advice urges more vegetables, fruit, whole grains and lean protein to help preserve muscle mass, manage weight and support healthier ageing.

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