| Nutritional help to elders with best tips |
Eating right is a fundamental part of overall
wellness. National guidelines
recommend eating natural
foods, focusing your diet on fruits and vegetables and whole grains.
Focus on eating a well-balanced diet that focuses
on eating more natural food. In addition, seniors should consume
fewer calories because
of lower caloric output and slower metabolism, and more antioxidants to fight off age-related
disease. A healthy diet should now include: protein, carbohydrates, fiber, fats and fluids.
Protein:
Helps maintain
and repair muscles,
nails and skin. It is also an important nutrient in recovery from injuries.
You can get protein from poultry, meat, fish, lentils, nuts, seeds, eggs and cheese. You can also get it from dark green vegetables.
Carbohydrates:
Help internal
organs function properly
and help maintain
energy levels. You can get carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables, low fat dairy products
and whole grains.
Fiber:
Helps maintain
the dietary track, and is proven to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and maintain blood sugar. You can get fiber from whole grain products, fruits, vegetables and beans.
Healthy Fats:
Healthy fats help maintain
energy levels and protect
cells.
Healthy fats can be found in some fish, oils, nuts, and food fortified with omega-3 fatty acids.
Fluids:
Staying hydrated
is the only way the rest of the nutrients can do their jobs.
Fluids also help maintain a proper body temperature. Water is the best fluid for
your body, but you can also get nutrients
and antioxidants from green tea and fruit/vegetable juices.
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