Tips to Boost Your Nutritional Health
As you make food choices to improve your nutrition, keep
these tips in mind:
Stick to healthy fats. Choose healthy fats found in
seeds, nuts, avocados, fatty fish, and vegetable oils rather than saturated
fats and trans fats.
Drink up. Water, of course. To stay hydrated, drink a lot
of water and non-caffeinated beverages and eat foods with high water content
(like soups, cucumbers, grapes, and melons) unless instructed otherwise by your
doctor.
Opt for whole grains. These fiber- and nutrient-rich
foods will help your digestion and protect your heart. Choose brown rice, whole
grain cereals, and whole wheat bread instead of white bread and refined grains.
“Rough up” your diet. Include a variety of high-fiber
foods every day, such as raw fruits and vegetables and whole grains. These
foods help cut down on constipation; provide the vitamins, minerals, fiber, and
nutrients that you need for healthy aging; help maintain your weight; and
reduce your risk of heart problems. If you’re not sure you’re getting enough
fiber, talk to your doctor about supplements.
Pack in protein. Power your body with lean proteins like
beans, eggs, chicken and fish, lean meats, and nuts.
Remember that calcium is critical. Everyone needs calcium
to protect bone health, but seniors should really bone up on calcium-rich foods
like low-fat dairy products. A calcium supplement, usually paired with vitamin
D — its partner in bone building — can also help you get what you need.
Shop for B12. As an older adult, you should also look for
foods, like cereals, that are fortified with vitamin B12. Because of the body’s
decreased ability to absorb B12, getting more through diet and supplements will
ensure that you meet your requirements.
Now that you know what to do, you can make the necessary
changes to your diet and a real commitment to your senior health. It's fine to
start gradually: Exchanging junk foods for healthier options is a good first
step. But try to make changes every day that will bring you closer to your goal
of a healthy diet and
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