April 6, 2020
Despite all the trend and fads, there is one diet that is always on the list of the healthiest diets - The Heart Healthy Diet. There are several different types of “heart healthy diets”, but they all contain foods that are proven to lower your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides.
Fruits and vegetables were important then for your growth and wellbeing, but as we begin to age, they become increasingly vital. In many cases, these are the foods that play an important role in reducing the risk of serious conditions and diseases later in life, including heart disease, stroke, hypertension, digestive problems, and even forms of cancer.
Helping Toronto's seniors manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): studies indicate that Irritable Bowel Syndrome may affect up to 20% of the population, and that 10% of elderly people are affected.
Senior nutrition for a healthy heart: the American Heart Association estimates that 66% of cardiovascular disease deaths occur in seniors 75 and older. Maintaining healthy nutrition is important for senior heart health and the prevention of senior heart disease.
Eating well is especially important for seniors who become more susceptible over time to the effects from aging and symptoms of illnesses that afflict the elderly. Seniors often battle loss of appetite, challenges in cooking healthy foods for one, and other health-related obstacles. These challenges affect their overall health and wellbeing which allows them to continue living independent lives in their own homes.
Metabolisms change as we age. Our bodies don’t burn as many calories or function as efficiently as they once did. Unless we adjust our caloric in-take, weight can creep up. Other factors such as medications can affect weight gain also.
Many seniors are on a fixed budget and need to watch their overall expenses, but seniors still need to maintain a healthy diet and avoid malnutrition. This article explains how seniors can eat healthy on a budget and gives tips for maintaining senior nutrition without breaking the bank.
A total of about 4 million (1 in 8) Canadians are affected by a food-borne illness. Of these, there are about: 11,600 hospitalizations and 238 deaths. Toronto's seniors and elders living at home are at a higher risk for food poisoning. This article contains tips for senior food safety and symptoms of food-borne illness to look for in seniors.
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