Diet for Elderly People -
Seniors Health
Foods
to Avoid for Optimum Seniors Health
High Fat
Foods
Particularly high in saturated fat like red meat, meat products like sausage,
salami, hot dogs, hamburgers, smoked meats and full-fat dairy products.
High Sodium
Foods
All foods high in sodium (salt), like processed frozen entrees and processed
cold cuts, foods canned in salted water, salted nuts, ketchups, package
sauce mixes, and salted snacks like nuts. Use a range of fresh herbs for
flavor in place of sodium.
Refined
Carbs and Sugar
Many refined carb foods are also high in fat and sugar, like cakes, cookies,
pastries, muffins, donuts, Danish, ice-cream, candy.
Limit
Alcohol
1-2 glasses of beer or red wine may be beneficial to promoting a healthy
heart and improving the circulatory system: but red grapes may be even
better. Drink lots of water, diluted fruit juice, vegetable juice, fat-free
milk, and tea and coffee in moderation.
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