A balanced and responsible diet

Our best ally in staying young and healthy is our plate. In order for food to continue to play a beneficial role in the body, it is important to follow a few basic rules.

1) Eat less.

We generally eat too much, even too much. Reducing your food intake means reducing the speed of metabolic reactions, i.e. the work of the body. The body is thus less overloaded and less tired.

2) Avoid fast sugars.

Remember that we store little sugar in our body and that, consequently, any excess is transformed into fat. Moreover, a poorly regulated sugar level leads to the appearance of metabolic syndrome.


3) Reduce your consumption of fatty meats, cheese, and butter.

Indeed, they are rich in omega 6 fatty acids, a precursor of various mediators that have the triple effect of maintaining inflammation, reducing blood fluidity and restricting arteries. In addition, excess animal fats are one of the causes of metabolic syndrome.

4) Focus on Omega 3

To counterbalance the excess of omega 6, provide your body with a sufficient quantity of omega 3 fatty acids, which we are often largely deficient in. Rapeseed, soybean and walnut oils are rich in them. These omega 3 fatty acids have the opposite effects of omega 6. They fight against inflammation, promote blood flow and dilate the arteries. The most active omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish oil, especially the famous DHA and EPA.

5) Prefer vegetable proteins.

Meat and cheese, while rich in protein, are also too rich in animal fats. In addition, animal proteins generate homocysteine, a major cardiovascular risk factor. So limit your meat and cheese intake. Be satisfied with a little white meat (poultry) and fresh cheese. Vegetable proteins contain less methionine than meat and therefore generate less homocysteine. In addition, they do not contain saturated fats. Beans and lentils are a good source of protein. Fermented soybeans in the form of tofu, mixed with vegetables, are an excellent food.

6) Make fruits and vegetables the foundation of your healthy diet.

They contain a lot of fiber that facilitates transit, slows down the absorption of fats and sugars, and regulates the feeling of hunger. Moreover, fruits and vegetables are the most important source of bio-assimilable minerals and trace elements. Preferably, they should be organically grown. Indeed, many studies have shown the harmful effects of pesticides used in non-organic agriculture, which are said to be hormone disruptors.

7) What we drink is as important as what we eat because we are 70% water.

As we age, we tend to lose water. Staying hydrated is a simple way to stay young. Drink as much water or herbal tea as you like, during and outside of meals. A glass of red wine with meals (no more) is perfectly compatible with good health, especially since red wine contains the famous resveratrol, a first-rate biological protector, as we shall see.

A healthy lifestyle

To stay young and healthy, it is also important to adopt a healthy lifestyle. To help you do this, the best advice is to practice regular physical activity. Our body is made to move. It's a movement that stimulates us, maintains our muscles, strengthens our skeleton, increases blood flow, and boosts our mood. Regular physical activity, even in moderation, is therefore essential to stay young and healthy. It helps to :

- fight against stress by clearing the mind,

- reduce cardiovascular risks,

- reduce the risk of osteoporosis,

- reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome,

- improve the quality of sleep.

30 to 60 minutes a day of exercise is a good measure. Choose an activity that you enjoy. For many people, walking is the most economical activity and also the one that gives the most pleasure. Walking is also a time for reflection and mental relaxation that is beneficial for the mind. Because of its very physiological rhythm, it is an excellent anti-stress treatment and facilitates sleep.