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Are you above 65? Is your weight under control? If yes, it is good, but if not, you need to change your diet and lifestyle. Those days are gone when you could eat anything without thinking about the consequences. Consuming an unbalanced diet in old age is an open invitation to several health problems.

To ensure you don’t face any problems in your old age, you should include healthy foods that fulfill your nutritional needs. For example, add colorful veggies to your diet if you are not eating enough vegetables. If staples are missing from your diet, try adding them. If your water intake is not adequate, be sure to increase your fluid intake.

If you love eating pizza and burgers, limit foods high in saturated fats. However, as you are not a dietician, determining what changes to make in your diet can be difficult for you. To learn everything you need to know about healthy eating for seniors, keep reading this exclusive guide by Ashfoods.

What Does a Balanced Plate Look Like for a Senior?

We assume you love eating Indian food and advise you based on this. As a senior, you need to include food items that fulfill your nutritional requirements. Here are the things that you must consider adding:

● Traditional Indian Staples: A balanced Indian meal typically includes staples like rice, lentils, vegetables, spices, and dairy. Make sure to include these food items in your diet.

● Macronutrients: You must include whole grains, protein-rich lentils or paneer, and colorful vegetables for a balanced meal.

● Colorful Vegetables: Spinach, eggplant, tomatoes, and bell peppers are essential for added nutrition.

● Spices and herbs: Use spices like turmeric, coriander, cumin, and ginger for flavor and health benefits. However, be mindful not to add anything excessively, especially salt.

Note: The way your food is cooked is just as important as the food itself. Opt for healthy cooking methods, including steaming, sauteing with minimal oil, or pressure cooking as they do not add unwanted fats and preserve essential nutrients.

Special Considerations for Seniors

As you age, it is essential to consider certain factors to ensure you remain healthy and fit. In addition to adding the items listed above to your diet, here are some additional considerations to keep in mind:

• - Digestive issues are common among seniors, so ensure you eat foods high in fiber, including legumes, whole grains, and other vegetables.
• - Older adults may have a decreased sense of thirst, increasing the risk of dehydration. So, make sure you drink enough fluids in a day.
• - Dental problems can make chewing difficult for some seniors. In such cases, focus on softer food options like stews, soups, steamed vegetables, and smoothies.
• - As you age, your nutrient absorption may decrease, particularly for vitamins B12 and D as well as calcium. Try to include foods rich in these nutrients, such as dairy products, leafy vegetables, fatty fish, and fortified cereals.
• - Social and emotional factors can influence your eating habits. Seniors who feel lonely and depressed should consider spending time with their families and enjoying meals with their loved ones whenever possible.

Your Destination for Healthy Food - Ashfoods in British Columbia

If there is no one to cook healthy food for you in your home, don’t worry. Ashfoods offers a wide variety of nutritious and delicious food options, from think tortillas to missi roti. We use fresh and high-quality ingredients in preparing all of our dishes, and they are available at reasonable prices. Don’t worry about anything when Ashfoods is here for you!

Summing Up

Eating healthy becomes more important as you step into old age. Older adults have different nutritional needs than younger ones. So, it is essential to include foods that are rich in nutrients required to meet your nutrition keep yourself healthy in this old age. Consider adding colorful vegetables, staples, species and herbs, and macronutrients, as mentioned above.

However, if you do not want to cook or don’t have enough time for cooking, you may want to consider ordering your food from Ashfoods. We offer food options that most seniors in Canada prefer and need. Our chefs provide thin tortillas (roti) and simple food to older adults so they can stay healthy and fit. If you want to learn more about how we cook for seniors, feel free to connect with us. You can call us at 778 862 0091 today!