Everyday food healthy for elderly people

Good nutrition has an important role in maintaining health and slow the arrival of the disease. The task we set up a menu of healthy food for Grandpa and Grandma. The following information regarding nutritional problems as well as the recommended food ingredients consumed by the elderly.

The cause of the problem of nutrition on elderly

Dental problems, gum disease, toothless and ill-fitting false teeth giving rise to difficulty chewing food such as meat, fruit, and vegetables.
The reduced sensitivity of food flavors and aromas, so that the elderly tend to like food too salty and sweet are not good for health.
Thirst sensitivity is reduced so that the elderly at risk of dehydration/lack of bodily fluids.
Certain drugs can cause nausea and appetite down.
Social and economic factors led to limitations on the ability to purchase nutritious food.
Loneliness and depression often upon old age, causing lazy meal

Everyday healthy food for elderly people

The recommended food ingredients

Fresh food (not preserved).
Food sources of carbohydrates: oatmeal, whole wheat bread, brown rice, mashed rice.
Food sources of protein: low-fat dairy, fish, tempeh, tofu.
Food sources of fats: avocado, peanuts/peanut butter, soybean oil, corn oil.
Green and orange vegetables: spinach, carrot, broccoli, pumpkin, chayote, tomato, vegetable Greens and fresh vegetables for fresh vegetables.
Fresh fruits: papaya, banana, Orange, pineapple, apples.

Things to note

Eating small portions and frequent, it is advisable to eat big 3 times and interlude 2 times a day.
Vegetables cut smaller, when necessary be cooked until tender, the meat chopped and blended or Juiced fruits.
To meet the needs of water, drinking water 6-8 glasses a day.
Eat with friends will further improve the appetite.
The use of spices like onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, pepper, sugar, vinegar, and others will improve the taste of food.