Calcium helps build and maintain bone to prevent osteoporosis later, for both men and women. Ayoob says dairy products are the way to go, even though some people fear their fat and calories. You need three servings a day. Switch black coffee to a latte, or eat yogurt or cheese. And yes, start thinking about heart disease in your 20s.
Chronic diseases are often diet-related, and they start building up early.
Sounds simple, but it means cutting out much of the insta-everything your generation has grown up with. We are victims of portion distortion. Then trade the pork rinds for flank steaks, skin your chicken and you're ready to rock. Finally, don't fear eggs. It's good news, especially for young people.