Our diet has a great impact on our health and also our appearance. With age, we attend to a physical and mental deterioration and a health that suffers. Metabolism also slows down, so body fat increases at the expense of muscle mass.
Healthy eating is key to slowing down aging. It helps to be in top shape, takes care of our immune system, our muscles and bones, controls blood pressure and helps reduce the risk of contracting chronic diseases. Diet even influences our cognitive abilities. For this reason, we must ensure that we receive an adequate supply of certain nutrients with which to boast of iron health at age 55.