Ten Don’ts of Diet and Health for the Elderly

　　elderly Ten Don’ts of Diet and Health

　　1. It shouldn’t be salty. The elderly consume too much sodium, which can easily lead to high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and kidney failure.

　　2. It shouldn’t be too late. The three meals should be eaten early rather than late, which is conducive to food digestion and rest after meals, and avoids food accumulation or hypoglycemia.  

　　3. Don’t be precise. The elderly have been particular about eating white rice and noodles for a long time. If they consume less fiber, their intestinal motility will be weakened and they will be more susceptible to diseases. constipate。

　　4. It shouldn’t be hard. The gastrointestinal digestion and absorption function of the elderly is weakened. If they eat hard or undercooked food, they will easily suffer from indigestion or indigestion over time. Stomach problems。

　　5. It shouldn’t be sweet. Excessive consumption of sweets by the elderly can cause functional disorders and lead to obesity, diabetes, pruritus, hair loss And consume pancreatic cells, which is not conducive to physical and mental health.

　　6. You shouldn’t drink alcohol. Long-term drinking in the elderly will cause the myocardium to degenerate, lose its normal elasticity, and increase the burden on the heart. At the same time, excessive drinking by the elderly can easily lead to liver cirrhosis.

　　7. It shouldn’t be hot. The elderly should eat warm food rather than hot food, as hot food can easily damage the mouth, esophagus and stomach. Elderly people are more likely to suffer from heat irritation if they take hot food for a long time. stomach cancer , esophageal cancer.

　　8. Don’t be too full. The elderly should eat eight percent full. If they are greedy for fullness for a long time, it will not only increase the digestion and absorption burden of the gastrointestinal tract, but also induce or aggravate cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. disease , sudden death occurred.

　　9. It shouldn’t be too fast. Due to incomplete tooth loss in the elderly, if they eat too quickly and do not chew thoroughly, it will increase the digestive burden on the stomach. At the same time, accidents involving fishbones or meat bones in the throat are also prone to occur.

　　10. There shouldn’t be too much meat. Excessive meat fat in the diet of the elderly can cause nutritional imbalance and metabolic disorders, making them susceptible to hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia, which is not conducive to the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.