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After the age of 60, the urge to snack can make weight loss more challenging. Fortunately, a readily available summer fruit can help stave off hunger until the next meal without piling on the calories.
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After reaching 60 years old, losing weight often requires extra patience. As we age, our metabolism slows down, our energy expenditure at rest decreases, and our muscle mass tends to decline if not actively maintained. Meanwhile, those sneaky little hunger pangs continue to appear, often around 4 or 5 pm, when a packet of cookies starts looking irresistibly tempting.
Indeed, many believe that to lose weight, one simply needs to hold out until the next meal. However, this approach can backfire. Arriving famished at dinner usually leads to second helpings or snacking on whatever is available. Nutritionists instead recommend opting for foods that truly satisfy hunger. Here, fibers play a crucial role. They slow down digestion, extend the feeling of fullness, and help prevent major blood sugar spikes that can lead to raiding the pantry an hour later.
In this regard, not all fruits are created equal. The best choices are those that combine lots of water, a good amount of fiber, and a reasonable calorie count. Simply put, they fill the stomach without breaking the calorie bank. This can be a game-changer when trying to stay on track for several weeks. Another important tip: it’s better to eat a whole fruit than to drink it. A juice, even if freshly squeezed, is consumed in seconds and is far less satisfying than a fruit that needs to be chewed.
Among all the summer fruits, apricots take the gold when it comes to losing weight after 60. Just two or three fresh apricots can often keep hunger at bay until the next meal while providing a sweet touch that prevents a dive into the cookie jar. Plus, they’re portable and readily available at French markets throughout the season.
Many dietitians also suggest pairing a fruit with a plain yogurt or skyr if hunger is substantial. The proteins complement the fibers and help sustain fullness longer. However, it’s important to remember that an apricot alone won’t melt away the pounds—that would be well-known by now, and gyms would likely be much emptier. But replacing a daily ultra-processed snack with a seasonal fruit can indeed help manage snacking urges, which remain one of the main pitfalls when trying to lose weight after 60.
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