Foods For Seniors

Foods for seniors
Gettin' Up There - Ep 1 - Lunch & Learn

10 Things Seniors Can Change in Their Diet to Live a Healthier Lifestyle

Since maintaining their health translates into continued independent living, learning how to live a healthier lifestyle is a topic of great interest to all seniors. Such issues as obesity, physical stamina, high blood pressure and cholesterol readings, and heart problems; illness known to be connected to lifestyle and eating, continue to plague many unfortunate seniors.

 

Doctor's offices, clinics, and hospitals are jammed with seniors suffering from debilitating health problems. For many, the pathway to better health lies, not in the hands of medical professionals, but in their own hands every time they place a bite of food in their mouth.

 

The role of food in relation to health cannot be underestimated. It is what fires the human engine, stokes its fire, and assists in keeping it running smoothly for many years.

 

Food changes seniors can make to live healthier lifestyles include the following;

 

1. Sugar: This substance undermines the immune system and contributes to obesity. Seniors should limit their intake to natural sugars such as those found in fruits.

 

2. Caffeine: Actually, a drug, replacing caffeinated liquids with decaffeinated drinks results in decreased nervous problems, and better sleep.

 

3. Saturated Fats: Every study shows saturated fats, those fats that come from animal products, clog arteries, and contribute to heart problems. Seniors should choose low saturated meats like chicken or turkey, and substitute the greasy hamburger with a healthy veggie burger.

 

4. Salt: Flavor foods with zesty, health promoting herbs instead of salt.

 

5. Packaged Foods: Replace boxed food meals with simple meals cooked from fresh produce and healthy meats.

 

6. Cheese: One of the fattiest foods around! Decrease fat and calories by replacing regular cheese with one of the new, tasty yogurt or tofu based cheeses.

 

7. Breads: Replace white bread or rolls with whole wheat for healthier snacks and sandwiches.

 

8. Ice Cream: Instead of saturated fat laden ice cream, try fat free yogurt for a delicious frozen treat.

 

9. Baked Desserts: Choose a cinnamon sprinkled baked apple instead of apple pie; angel food cake instead of layer cake, and fruit instead of a that sugary, fat laden baked dessert.

 

10. Pickles, Olives, Condiments: Most are loaded with salt, sugar, or both. Raw celery, parsley, and other fresh herbs are great substitutes for these unhealthy foods.

 

Today's seniors are aging well in comparison to past generations, and with a few dietary changes, millions more can live a healthier lifestyle.

 

To learn more about maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle, visit Safe at Home Alert. Be sure to take a look at their 24/7 alert system.

About the Author

What is the difference between Adult and Senior Dog food? Can I give my dog Senior food?

Other than being made for different aged dogs. Does Senior have less calories? Would it be a good idea to put my 4 year old dog on Senior food for the 2 weeks while im on holiday to help calm her down for hte dog sitter?

No adult is for 7+ senior is for older dogs.Also senior & adult has less
calories.So your dog would not be getiting the right amount of food.

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