HOW TO GET THROUGH YOUR 20S, 30S AND 40S

HOW TO GET THROUGH YOUR 20S, 30S AND 40S

You may feel like a pro when it comes to your health but if you’ve been eating the same diet for the past 10, 20 or 30 years, its time for a change to help your body take in the right nutrients for your age.

Last month, we gave you 5 HEALTHY SNACKS FOR BUSY PEOPLE [1] to ensure you are fuller for longer. This month we’re looking at what best to eat to beat those Autumn blues and keep you healthy and strong in your 20s, 30s and 40s.

 

20's - EAT HEALTHY NOW - THANK YOURSELF LATER 

 

 

A life of partying with a YOLO attitude can leave you tired and unfocused at work. If you eat healthy now, you will be a whole lot healthier in the future.

Preparing this meal may take a little effort but it’s a healthy and delicious choice to keep your energy up for those late nights of work and parties.

 

TACO SALAD

 

Ingredients

220 grams minced organic beef
1 organic tomato

2 tablespoons low fat cheese

2-3 Lettuce leafs

Chilli flakes or Tabasco Sauce

Black pepper

 

Prepare

Brown mince over a medium heat, season with black pepper, chilli flakes or a couple of dashes of Tabasco sauce. Dice tomatoes and the cheese, then wash and drain a couple of lettuce leafs. Layer lettuce, cooked beef, tomato and low fat cheese on CORN THINS™ slices and enjoy.

 

 

30's - GET YOUR METABOLISM PUMPING

 

 

We all think we can eat what we want forever! But in your 30s it's a scientific fact that your metabolism slows down. That’s why it’s important to eat food that helps build your energy levels up to keep a balanced body and mind.

When you’re climbing the corporate ladder or getting married and having kids, it’s time to put that pizza, donut or junk food down and eat for success in all areas of your life.

 

TURKEY CHOW

 

Ingredients

¼ chopped onion

¼ Red bell pepper

220 grams Turkey breast

1 cup chicken broth (stock)

1 cup Broccoli Florets

½ cup couscous

Sage

Black Pepper

 

Prepare

Sauté chopped onion, red bell pepper strips, dash of pepper on medium heat for 2 minutes. Add turkey-breast strips, sage and brown for 2 minutes, then add chicken broth and broccoli florets. Bring to a boil for 1 minute, then stir in plain, uncooked couscous. Remove the pan from heat and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving with CORN THINS™ slices to add crunch.
 

40's - BEAT THE BELLY BULGE

 

 

Wrinkles and the belly bulge seem to be the biggest complaints as you hit your 40s. No longer can a busy life mean you stay slim, taught and terrific. It’s time to utilise the benefits of eating well.

Beat the ageing blues with this delicious meal that keeps the belly bulge at bay and brings lustre back to your skin.

 

TUNA STEAK

 

Ingredients

1 Tuna Steak

3 tablespoons Peanut Butter

1 Tablespoon Lemon juice

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon brown sugar

2 tablespoons water

½ tomato

½ cucumber

Olive oil

black pepper

 

Prepare

Brush tuna steak with olive oil, lightly season with black pepper, and grill until medium-rare for 5 to 7 minutes. In a bowl mix peanut butter, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and water and microwave for 30 seconds. Drizzle the warm sauce on top of the tuna steak. For a perfect complement, pair the tuna with chopped tomato, diced cucumber on top of CORN THINS™ slices.

 

HAVE YOU MADE ANY OF THESE RECIPES? WHAT HEALTHY MEALS FOR YOUR AGE CAN YOU SHARE WITH US?

We’d love to hear how they turned out. Please send us an email email@realfoods.com.au or visit our Facebook page Real Foods Corn Thins™ to leave a comment.