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Healthy Senior Diets and Foods

Healthy Senior Diets and Foods When you choose a variety of colorful fruits and veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins you'll feel vibrant and healthy, inside and out. Live Longer and Stronger Good nutrition keeps muscles, bones, organs, and other body parts strong for the long haul. A proper diet reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes, bone loss, cancer, and anemia. Sharpen the Mind People who eat a selection of brightly colored fruit, leafy veggies, and fish and nuts packed with omega-3 fatty acids can improve focus and decrease their risk of Alzheimer's disease. Feel Better Wholesome meals give you more energy and help you look better, resulting in a self-esteem boost. How Many Calories do Adults Over 50 Need? Not physically áctive Somewhat active Very active A man over 50 2400-2800 2000 2200-2400 A woman over 50 1600 1800 2000 Important Vitamin and Minerals As we age, some of us are prone to dehydration because our bodies lose some of the ability to regulate fluid levels and our sense of thirst is may not be as sharp. Water As we age, some of us are prone to dehydration because our bodies lose some of the ability to regulate fluid levels and our sense of thirst is may not be as sharp. Vitamin B With age, our skin is less efficient at synthesizing vitamin D, so consult your doctor about supplementing your diet with fortified foods or a multivitamin, especially if you're obese or have limited sun exposure. Vitamin D Helpful Tips If you Have Difficulty Chewing Make chewing eosier by drinking smoothies made with fresh fruit, yogurt, and protein powder. Eat steamed veggies and soft food such as cousCOUs, rice, and yogurt. If you Suffer from Dry Mouth.. Drink 8-10 glasses of water each day. Take a drink of water after each bite of food, add sauces and salsas to your food to moisten it, avoid commercial mouthwash, and ask your doctor about artificial saliva products. If Can't Shop or Cook For Yourself.. you There are a number of possibilities, depending on your living situation, finances, and needs Take advantage of home delivery consider having a housemate/companion who would be willing to do the grocery shopping and cooking Find someone who would be willing to shop for you. Sources http://www.helpguide orgifelseniornutrition hem Flickr Photo Credt Arty Guerlas www flickr.com/photos/misbeckles/eo www flickr.com/photos/dongkwanlza04ys8s/ www.flickr.com/photos/velkrol41402134/ www.fickr.com/photos/storijalsseso Fabio Penna The Wedding Troveler, ontonyhollingworth Donald Windley, nicola beg. Ashley Campbell Photography, malimanas HINationalPositionS BEST CANE Peetitablsntarat Warketing SINIORSTEVICS

Healthy Senior Diets and Foods

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As we get older it is important to stay in good health so that we can enjoy our later years in life worry-free. Eating a balanced diet will go a long way toward helping you stay healthy and get the vi...

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