Happy and healthy ageing!
Eating healthily, combined with regular physical activity, can help a person live a full, active life, preserving independence into older age. A number of physical and environmental changes happen as people get older. These changes can affect peoples eating habits and potentially cause barriers to them eating well.
Eating a variety of foods from all food groups can help supply the nutrients a person needs as they age. Eating right doesn't have to be complicated. Nourishing your body with the right nutrients and maintaining a healthy weight can help you stay active and independent even as you age.
As you age, your metabolism slows down, because of which you require fewer calories per day. Your body needs sufficient amount of nutrients that you may not have needed while you were young. When your metabolism slows down, your body doesn't burn as many calories, which clearly means that you need to eat less to stay at a healthy weight.
Some elderly people suffer from dental problems, which is why they aren't able to chew food properly. It is best to choose soft and light foods that people can eat easily. There are various factors like heavy medications and health issues that may change a person's appetite. Therefore, one has to keep a watch on the diet elderly people take on a daily basis.
Add flavor to foods with spices and herbs instead of salt and look for low-sodium packaged foods. Add sliced fresh fruits and vegetables to your meals and snacks. Drink, at least, three cups of fat-free or low-fat milk throughout the day. Drink water instead of sugary drinks.
Balancing physical activity and a healthful diet is the best recipe for health and fitness. Set a goal to be physically active at least 30 minutes every day. It is okay to break up your 30 minutes physical activity into 10-minute sessions throughout the day.
Always check with your doctor or nurse before beginning a new physical activity programme. Remember, you can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old. Happy and healthy ageing!
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