Eat Protein
After your 40s, your aging body loses around 8% of muscle mass per decade. To keep your body strong and healthy, your body needs good quality protein. Eating a moderate diet and eating good sources of protein regularly can help your body stay strong. Aim at eating 30 grams of protein at every meal or at least 2 meals a day.
Exercise and a healthy diet
The best way to stay strong at any age is to stay active and take care of your body. Maintaining a healthy body weight while aging is key to keeping your body in the best shape possible. Taking part in exercise that you enjoy can also be a great way to relieve stress and meet new people. Exercising regularly will lower your risk of injuries, such as a fall, by working to maintain strength and flexibility in your muscles.
Stay social
One of the main things that comes with age is the general passing of life. Children grow up and move away. Friends and family move on to other stages in their own lives. Through the passage of time, it is important to keep your social connections alive. Staying engaged with the people you love benefits you mentally and physically. Being social also helps combat mental illnesses, such as depression, that can affect you when you become isolated. Stay involved in your loved ones' lives and actively foster new connections.
Talk to a Nutritionist
As we age, our muscles start to weaken because they cannot absorb the nutrients from the food with the same efficiency. To make up for the reduced nutrition, your doctor may prescribe an energy drink, multi-vitamin tablets, or other food supplements that will help you stay strong. It is a must to see a nutritionist or a physician regarding food intake if you have been hospitalized or just recovered from a disease that resulted in muscle-loss.
