Habits carried since our 20s start to work against us after 50
Metabolism declines by up to 30% after age 50 as muscle mass and digestive efficiency decrease, so reduce meal portions by 20–25% and favor lighter evening meals (soups, roasted vegetables, lentils, grilled fish) to ease digestion and preserve energy. Never skip breakfast after 50—eating within one hour of waking prevents insulin resistance and energy crashes; ...