6 Foods men over 50 should avoid

Nutrition experts hesitate to call any food ”forbidden,” reasoning that it’s okay to eat all foods in moderation, with an occasional ”treat” of less-than-healthy fare. Still, some foods do merit a spot on the ”worst foods for your health” list for men over 50.

Why that age 50 cutoff? Because, as Cleveland Clinic experts explain, one way to cut the risk of medical conditions that are more common in older men, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure, is to cut back on foods high in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt, and added sugars. 

We asked experts to tell us about those “worst foods,” and explain what to eat instead. Here are their answers. READ MORE