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Inventory: What are the dietary do’s and don’ts for the elderly?

Asked by:Menelaus

Asked on:Mar 31, 2026 12:47 AM

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  • Boomer Boomer

    Mar 31, 2026

     

      It is better to eat fresh food than to eat fresh food. Fresh food and old food refer to the quality of food. Fresh food contains many nutrients and is delicious, which can induce elderly Appetite, and facilitate digestion and absorption. Due to the weakened immunity of the body and the reduced detoxification function of the liver, the elderly should avoid eating all spoiled foods and half-dead turtles and crabs in their diet.
      
      Elderly people who eat too much meat and greasy food for a long time are prone to high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, coronary heart diseaseHyperlipidemia diseases, diabetes and other diseases. Therefore, the elderly should avoid meat in their diet and should eat more vegetables and fruits. Mainly vegetarian food, less meat, pay attention to the combination of meat and vegetables to meet the body's needs for a variety of nutrients. Ancient health experts once advocated: "Five grains are for nourishment, five animals are for benefit, five vegetables are for supplement, and five fruits are for help", which shows that different nutrients can complement each other in the body.
      
      It is advisable to eat less and avoid more. The digestive function of the gastrointestinal tract decreases in old age. If you eat too much, it can easily cause overload on the gastrointestinal tract, causing belching, abdominal distension, and diarrhea and other symptoms. A heavy meal can damage brain function and promote aging. The ancients said: "The appetite is small but the appetite is small, and the desire is sudden and abundant. ”The elderly should implement the principle of eating less but more carefully, and eating less and more meals according to their physical constitution, amount of activity, amount of energy consumption and other specific conditions.

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