12/08/2023
Nutritional supplements for the elderly
The menu for the elderly needs enough four main food groups (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fruits and vegetables) and essential nutrients for the body. The diet for the elderly should include the following foods:
⒠Healthy fats: The elderly need to add foods rich in healthy fats such as nuts, avocados, fatty fish and vegetable oils⦠especially olive oil into the diet for the elderly. Older people need to limit saturated fat and trans fat as much as possible.
β’ Water: The elderly should actively add enough water for the body. In addition, fruits, foods that are healthy and contain a lot of water such as soups, cucumbers, grapes and watermelon are very good for health.
β’ Whole grains: Whole grains are rich in fiber, nutrients that aid digestion and are good for the heart. You should choose brown rice, whole grains, whole grain bread to supplement the diet for the elderly.
β’ Foods rich in fiber: The elderly need to eat foods rich in fiber such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains every day. This helps prevent constipation, provides vitamins, minerals, fiber, essential nutrients for the body, maintains weight and reduces the risk of heart disease.
β’ Protein: Elderly people need to increase their protein intake from legumes, eggs, chicken, fish and lean meat as well as nuts to provide energy for the body.
β’ Calcium, vitamin D: Calcium is a trace element that plays a very important role, helping the elderly to have strong and healthy bones. Therefore, the diet for the elderly needs to be supplemented with foods rich in calcium and vitamin D.
β’ Vitamin B12: The old people's ability to absorb vitamin B12 decreases, so the diet for the elderly needs to be fortified with foods rich in vitamin B12 such as cereals. In addition, vitamin B12 can be added as prescribed by the doctor when needed.
Elderly people need to have a reasonable diet, eat and sleep regularly and on time to ensure good health. You can flexibly prepare a variety of dishes that are suitable for the whole family to enjoy!