[custom_adv] 1.MARGARINE You really shouldn’t be eating this stuff at any age. It’s bad for you, homeslice. But when you’re in your 40s, its detrimental effects on your body are as plain as the nose on your face. [custom_adv] 2. COLAS In the U.S., more people than ever are having children in their 40s. If you’re considering procreation, consider saying goodbye to all sodas. [custom_adv] 3. CURED SAUSAGES While we’re on the subject, let’s flag some other foods that, ironically, are not sausage-friendly. A 2014 study published in the journal Epidemiology found an association between eating processed meats like salami and hot dogs and lower sperm count. [custom_adv] 4. ICED COFFEE Sadly, coffee is not the elixir of youth, and iced coffee may even hasten an older appearance. Hear me out. Downing too much caffeine can interfere with sleep quality. That’s bad because while we sleep, our cells repair themselves from the damage skin sustains from UV rays and other skin stressors. [custom_adv] 5. ENERGY DRINKS Drinks with a lot of sugar in them are bad. Drinks made with a sugar substitute are equally bad. Your pearly whites are maybe the first part of you that shows the signs of an energy-drink habit, as they can damage enamel and make it easier for stains to form on your teeth. [custom_adv] 6. SUGAR John Stamos or Rob Lowe notwithstanding, it’s currently impossible to stop the aging process. It is, however, possible to preserve your youthful complexion by cutting back on sugar, a nutrient that’s been shown to accelerate wrinkling and sagging. [custom_adv] 7. CHEETOS It’s not your imagination: This orange, puffy snack melts the second it hits your tongue—a phenomenon scientists have dubbed “vanishing caloric density.” And it’s definitely not an accidental quality of your chips, either. [custom_adv] 8. FRIED CHICKEN Grilled chicken breast is a great option for losing fat and putting on/maintaining muscle, but when you keep the skin on and dunk it into a deep fryer, the nutritional reality of your meal changes fast. [custom_adv] 9. COTTAGE CHEESE You might not expect that cottage cheese would raise your blood pressure, but a one-cup serving can carry almost 700 milligrams of the stuff. [custom_adv] 10. DIET SODAS What do cancer-causing artificial colors, flame retardants and fat-causing fake sugars all have in common? They’re ingredients in all your favorite diet fizzy drinks.