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too late, or too complicated, to improve. A good place to start is by seeing your family doctor for an annual
fruits and vegetables and try to include a protein at every meal, along with some good fibre-rich carbohydrates such as oatmeal, quinoa, brown rice or sweet potatoes.” Health Canada reports that the foods you eat on a regular basis certainly do have a significant impact on your health, so it is wise to read and compare the nutritional information on product labels when shopping. The healthiest choices are food items that have little or no added sodium (salt), sugars or saturated fat. Anderson says a registered dietician can help clients assess their current diets, identify any nutritional gaps and recommend dietary changes that will help them meet their goals, while also accommodating personal and cultural preferences.
“As we age, muscles tend to atrophy, so activity and proper nutrition, especially protein which helps us maintain muscle mass, can help prevent this muscle loss,” says Brown. “Carbohydrates provide fuel for activity and help support brain function. Healthy fats are necessary for vitamin storage and transport.” Jill Anderson, a registered dietician at The Wellness Institute, says that the growing number of protein-rich and protein-added food options in grocery stores, such as yogurt, cereals and beverages, can help consumers increase their protein intake as part of a healthy diet. “Fibre is another important element that is often lacking in a person’s diet,” says Anderson. “We tend to think of fibre from a gut or digestive health perspective, but a lot of people don’t realize that fibre is also important in promoting heart health, as well as managing blood sugar and cholesterol levels.” Regardless of the season and someone’s level of activity, proper hydration is another vital, yet often overlooked, necessity of proper nutrition for older adults. NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE CURRENTLY AT ON YOUR PATH TO BETTER NUTRITION, IT’S NEVER TOO LATE, OR TOO COMPLICATED, TO IMPROVE.
physical to get a good idea of the current state of your health – and take it from there. “Go back to basics,” Anderson advises. “Have regular meals, prepare your meals at home and use whole (vs. processed) foods whenever possible. Use cooking methods such as roasting, baking, pan frying or air frying.”
Fruits and vegetables are also
important, she adds.
“Hydration is very important because, as we age, our thirst mechanism doesn’t recognize that we are thirsty as quickly as it did when we were younger,” says Brown. “This means that there is a greater risk of becoming dehydrated, especially for people who are physically active.” Anderson says proper hydration is essential to ensure adequate bodily fluid levels, so the body can function at its best. Beyond basic refreshment, hydration also helps regulate body temperature, prevent constipation and helps protect the joints. “Hydration doesn’t necessarily need to come only from drinking water,” she says. “It can come from other sources, such as low-sodium soups and broths, low-sugar or sugar-free beverages, lower-fat milk, unsweetened/fortified plant-based beverages or herbal teas.”
“Make sure you are eating plenty of
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