Those 30 candles on your cake signify big changes coming. What do those thirty candles stand for, foodwise?
Your body’s metabolism tapers off once you hit 30. Easy-to-lose pounds make it clear they intend to stick around. You might think of osteoporosis as an old person’s disease, but it begins at 30.
Whether you have children or are just starting a family, fertility changes.
Before you get too depressed, remember that food is an important part of the aging process. Choosing the right nutrition can slow aging. So what foods make you age? You won’t believe what’s on the list.
1. Sugar
Americans run on sugar. Most Americans eat 66 pounds of sugar every year! As metabolism slows, so does the ability to process sugar. Your body deposits all those extra calories in your hips, stomach, and other fat storage areas.
Excess sugar leads to insulin resistance that may contribute to infertility. Sugar accelerates wrinkles and skin sagging.
Remember, sugar hides in almost every processed food. But… there are always artificial sweeteners, right? Think again!