Aging is often accompanied by the emergence of various health problems, ranging from metabolic disorders to decrease the immune system. How do I fix this? One way is by adjusting the diet. According to nutrition experts, energy requirements and digestive capacity will decline in old age (50 years and over). Therefore, you are also advised to reduce intake of calories. However, the need for most of the nutrients remain the same. To help you manage a balanced diet, following a few simple tips that can be your guide.Fat and salt intake should be reduced. This is to prevent or alleviate the hypertension that commonly experienced by parents due to reduced kidney function.
Protein should not be reduced and not increased. Should still be consumed by the amount of the original (1 gram per kilogram of body weight).
Iron is also advised to remain consumed by the amount of the original (about 28-30 milligrams per day). Postmenopausal women do not experience a loss of blood, so only the normal amount of the lost that need to be replaced.
Extra calcium is very important, especially for postmenopausal women. Hormonal changes after menopause causes calcium loss process will take place continuously. In addition, the destruction process is much faster than mineral forming process of bone mineral. Therefore, the more at risk of bone fracture.
Most of the types of vitamins are not affected by aging, except for thiamine, riboflamin, and niacin. The need for all three vitamins are experiencing a reduction in line with the reduction of energy that the body needs.
Vitamin D is usually no need to be added. But for parents who lay sick it's good to get a little sun exposure. This is best done after a massage (massage helps the absorption of vitamin D).
Fried foods, cereals, flour, sweet chocolate and cream should be avoided. You are advised to increase the consumption of foods such as fruits, vegetables, and milk and dairy products are low in fat.
Constipation is a common disorder experienced by parents due to the decrease in muscle tone the digestive tract. In addition, the problem could become worse if the intake of fluids and fiber is very low. Therefore, try to increase the consumption of dietary fiber to overcome various problems associated with aging, such as constipation, diabetes, and heart disease.
In addition to constipation, parents also often have trouble chewing because of tooth loss. Therefore, it is better to consume a soft diet to avoid injury or injury to the gums. You can select a variety of foods such as dairy products, pudding, boiled eggs, vegetables (which have been steamed), a salad that has been cut small, soft fruits such as bananas and oranges.
Choose foods that are colorful, interesting, and delicious and served in a way that can evoke pleasant taste. This works to overcome the decrease in appetite commonly experienced as you age.
Reduce intake of carbohydrates, especially glucose. This is to control the diabetes that arise due to aging.
Reduce risk of broken bones by eating calcium-rich diet combined with supplementation of vitamin D.
Stop smoking to prevent wrinkles. Once you stop smoking, the decrease in skin elasticity will also be stopped.
Exercise regularly. The studies found that women aged 70 years who follow an exercise program every day to regain strength and flexibility of the body like a woman aged 40. Begin to exercise for 2 minutes a day and gradually increase the duration. In addition, make sure to warm up before exercising. Road for 5-6 minutes is the proper heating for the elderly.
Extra calcium is very important, especially for postmenopausal women. Hormonal changes after menopause causes calcium loss process will take place continuously. In addition, the destruction process is much faster than mineral forming process of bone mineral. Therefore, the more at risk of bone fracture.
Most of the types of vitamins are not affected by aging, except for thiamine, riboflamin, and niacin. The need for all three vitamins are experiencing a reduction in line with the reduction of energy that the body needs.
Vitamin D is usually no need to be added. But for parents who lay sick it's good to get a little sun exposure. This is best done after a massage (massage helps the absorption of vitamin D).
Fried foods, cereals, flour, sweet chocolate and cream should be avoided. You are advised to increase the consumption of foods such as fruits, vegetables, and milk and dairy products are low in fat.
Constipation is a common disorder experienced by parents due to the decrease in muscle tone the digestive tract. In addition, the problem could become worse if the intake of fluids and fiber is very low. Therefore, try to increase the consumption of dietary fiber to overcome various problems associated with aging, such as constipation, diabetes, and heart disease.
In addition to constipation, parents also often have trouble chewing because of tooth loss. Therefore, it is better to consume a soft diet to avoid injury or injury to the gums. You can select a variety of foods such as dairy products, pudding, boiled eggs, vegetables (which have been steamed), a salad that has been cut small, soft fruits such as bananas and oranges.
Choose foods that are colorful, interesting, and delicious and served in a way that can evoke pleasant taste. This works to overcome the decrease in appetite commonly experienced as you age.
Reduce intake of carbohydrates, especially glucose. This is to control the diabetes that arise due to aging.
Reduce risk of broken bones by eating calcium-rich diet combined with supplementation of vitamin D.
Stop smoking to prevent wrinkles. Once you stop smoking, the decrease in skin elasticity will also be stopped.
Exercise regularly. The studies found that women aged 70 years who follow an exercise program every day to regain strength and flexibility of the body like a woman aged 40. Begin to exercise for 2 minutes a day and gradually increase the duration. In addition, make sure to warm up before exercising. Road for 5-6 minutes is the proper heating for the elderly.