As you age, your metabolism typically slows down. So, if in the past, you have succeeded at losing weight while following an 1,800-calorie plan, as you get older, you may find that you now tend to gain weight on the same daily calories. This does not necessarily mean that you need to eat less of the foods you have been eating; it means that you could switch to alternatives that let you feel full but don’t lead to a calorie overload. Rather than focusing on how much you eat, you could change what you eat, with a special emphasis on foods that satisfy your appetite with fewer calories. Foods that are high in fibre and complex carbohydrate, and low in fat, tame your appetite. Eat more of berries, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussel’s sprouts, green leafy vegetables like spinach, chard, lettuce, citrus fruits and legumes. Beans, peas, lentils, and tofu or soy milk made from them are all a great choice.
