Seniors, Eating Healthy is Vital to Maintaining Your Health!

Here are some of the best tips for healthy eating:

1. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
2. Limit processed foods.
3. Choose lean proteins.
4. Stay hydrated.
5. Get plenty of fiber.

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Our bodies and needs change as we age. Eating the right foods is essential to staying healthy. For older people, this is especially true and important. So, it is necessary to ensure they get the proper nutrition to keep their bodies working correctly and avoid health problems.

Research shows about 69.6% of the study population in the world needs changes in their diet, and only 8.2% follow a healthy diet. A proper diet and physical activity are associated with a better score on the healthy eating index.

Here are some tips to ensure your elderly loved ones maintain a healthy diet:

1. Eat various foods.

Eating a wide range of foods adds variety to their diet and helps ensure they get all the necessary nutrients. Be sure to include foods from all food groups, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, low-fat dairy, and healthy fats. Additionally, a varied diet helps avoid monotony, making eating a complex and exciting activity.

2. Include foods rich in calcium.

Calcium is an essential mineral for older adults, as it helps keep bones strong. So be sure to include plenty of dairy products, dark leafy greens, and other calcium-rich foods like broccoli, sardines, almonds, and tofu. Older adults can fall, and while we hope it won’t happen, bones must stay strong to withstand the impact.

3. Eat a lot of fiber.

For older adults, we recommend eating foods such as whole grains, vegetables, and fruits, which are excellent sources of fiber. Fiber helps the digestive system work properly and can help lower cholesterol levels.

4. Make sure they stay hydrated.

Drinking water is vital for older people to keep their bodies hydrated and functioning properly.

Water transports nutrients to cells, helps digestion and waste elimination, and maintains blood volume and proper electrolyte concentration.

Contact us at 844-544-2378. Our care managers will provide you with the best diet plans for your loved one’s needs. We will provide you with the best in-home caregiver to care for and support your loved ones.