What food should you be eating in your 30s?

Your body after 30

Once we hit our 30s, there's no shying away from some pretty hard realities - like the fact that we start to lose one percent of our muscle mass each year.

Which is why it's so important to keep our metabolism levels boosted every day.

We're also more prone to osteoporosis from the age of 30, which is why it's so important to incorporate a little strength training into your routine each week.

Healthy eating in your 30s

When it comes to healthy eating, protein should be at the top of your priority list. Here's why:

• Protein is crucial for strength training, because it helps fuel your muscles.

• Protein also helps to ward off hunger, and it boosts your metabolism.

What kind of protein should you be eating – and when?

Try to add a little protein into every meal and snack. Yoghurt, low-fat cheese, and a tablespoon of peanut butter are all great protein snack ideas.

For main meals, make sure that you include low-fat dairy, lean meats, fish, poultry, legumes like chickpeas, lentils, beans and especially dark leafy greens.

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