11/13/2019
Healthy eating guidelines to follow as we age. Studies have shown that a healthy nutritional diet lowers the risk of osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
The ageing process causes the body to absorb less of the healthy nutrients that are necessary. Certain medications have side effects that cause loss of appetite, smell and taste. Chewing and digestion are diminished also. We must choose foods carefully in order to make up for the loss nutrition.
Avoid empty calorie foods that are considered bad carbs. These foods have refined sugar, white flour or white rice. Particularly, sodas, chips and packaged foods considered convenience foods, as they contain no vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
We should eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods and plenty of fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. Eating foods with protein such as; eggs, cheese, cooked beans, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, fish, poultry and lean meat is essential for good nutritional health.
Vitamin D and calcium are needed for daily nutrition. Eat these foods milk, yogurt, and cheese, spinach, kale, collard greens and tofu as they are all high in vitamin D and calcium. High fiber foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and cooked beans should be eaten.
The body produces less gastric acid and absorbs less vitamin B12 after the age of 50. We need vitamin B12 to keep our blood and nerves vital. Vitamin B12 is found in eggs, fish, poultry, meat and milk.
Drink plenty of fluids.
