“You are what you eat” is an old saying that has a lot of truth to it. All the cells in our body depend on food energy to function and to replicate into new cells that replace the old ones. Our brains, our heart, our skin, they all need not just food, but good food to do the jobs they were designed to do.
Today’s fast paced lifestyles make it difficult to always make healthy food choices, which should include fresh fruits and vegetables, and we eat too many processed fast foods instead.
Older adults need high quality food because absorption of needed nutrients doesn’t always function as well as with younger people, and so food choices need to focus on more good food, and less unhealthy food.
Home-bound and older people often live a lone and so shopping and cooking is a challenge. This is why it’s important to always keep healthy food in the home, and avoid buying salty snacks and sugary candy.
Make a List
Any successful person will tell you that the road to prosperity starts with a list, and the road to good health starts with a shopping list! Before you shop, your list should begin with fresh fruits and veggies, lean meats, and low-sugar drinks.
Bananas, melons, and berries should be on every list every time you shop for yourself, or for someone else. Lots of water is essential for everyone’s diet, and try to cut down on caffeine. Salt is causing people to experience higher blood pressure so try to significantly cut it out of every meal.
Here are some quick facts about cantaloupes:
Cantaloupe compounds may protect against age-related macular degeneration.
One cup of diced cantaloupe contains only 53 calories.
Just 200 grams of cantaloupe exceeds your daily vitamin C requirements.
Vitamin supplements are also very helpful for seniors, and you should ask your physician about taking some high-quality products.
If you know someone who is home-bound or an elderly person who may be getting the proper nutrition they need, we can help. Our services cover nursing services for patients who need medical care at home to those who need help with cooking, cleaning, and companionship.
We are available 7 days a week at (561) 210-9096 to answer your questions.
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