ADULTS in their 40s and 50s need meal replacement as their metabolism slows down with ageing, a health expert has said.
“Our metabolism gets slower with aging. And the reason is we start losing muscle mass — 1 percent of muscle mass every year after (turning) 40 years old ,” nutrition and obesity specialist, Dr. Rocio Medina, said during a stakeholder’s forum on Better Understanding on Nutrition and Metabolism held at the Diamond Hotel here Tuesday.
Muscle mass is responsible for burning fat, thus the more muscle mass one has, the faster one burns calories, she said.
However, since losing muscle mass comes with ageing, the inability of the body to have enough body mass as one ages slows down metabolism and leads to fat storage.
“A good way to maintain an active metabolism is by keeping muscle mass,” Medina said. “For women in their 40s or 50s who want to increase their muscle mass, it is really important not to over eat. But then, if you don’t eat enough, you’ll lose your muscle.”
She noted that when one is young, eating protein is more than enough because hormones help build muscle mass.
“But if you’re not growing anymore, if you are over 20, 25, 30, 35, you need to exercise and add extra protein in your diet in order to build muscle,” she said.
However, the problem is that some of the sources of protein, such as meat and chicken, come with a lot of saturated fat, she said, adding that vegetables on the other hand have no complete protein and may have lots of carbohydrates.
“A good source of protein without extra calories, without fat, without sugar or carbohydrates is meal replacement,” which contains the needed protein and energy fiber to keep one feeling healthy, full, satisfied and energized, Medina said.
The forum was sponsored by Herbalife Nutrition, led by Herbalife Philippines general manager, Rosalio Valenzuela.
“Our metabolism gets slower with aging. And the reason is we start losing muscle mass — 1 percent of muscle mass every year after (turning) 40 years old ,” nutrition and obesity specialist, Dr. Rocio Medina, said during a stakeholder’s forum on Better Understanding on Nutrition and Metabolism held at the Diamond Hotel here Tuesday.
Muscle mass is responsible for burning fat, thus the more muscle mass one has, the faster one burns calories, she said.
However, since losing muscle mass comes with ageing, the inability of the body to have enough body mass as one ages slows down metabolism and leads to fat storage.
“A good way to maintain an active metabolism is by keeping muscle mass,” Medina said. “For women in their 40s or 50s who want to increase their muscle mass, it is really important not to over eat. But then, if you don’t eat enough, you’ll lose your muscle.”
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“But if you’re not growing anymore, if you are over 20, 25, 30, 35, you need to exercise and add extra protein in your diet in order to build muscle,” she said.
However, the problem is that some of the sources of protein, such as meat and chicken, come with a lot of saturated fat, she said, adding that vegetables on the other hand have no complete protein and may have lots of carbohydrates.
“A good source of protein without extra calories, without fat, without sugar or carbohydrates is meal replacement,” which contains the needed protein and energy fiber to keep one feeling healthy, full, satisfied and energized, Medina said.
The forum was sponsored by Herbalife Nutrition, led by Herbalife Philippines general manager, Rosalio Valenzuela.
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