12/13/2021
Tips for Healthy Eating: Maintain healthy eating habits by avoiding foods, such as butter or fried foods, to help lower your cholesterol. Eliminate sugars by choosing water or tea over soda and high-sugar fruit juices. Frozen or canned fruits and vegetables provide nutrients while lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. Nuts and other high fiber foods help to lower cholesterol and keep you full, lowering your chances of overeating. Milk, cheese, yogurt, and non-dairy foods including broccoli, kale, and almonds provide a great source of calcium. Whole grain pasta, bread and cereal are better options than foods made with processed white flour. Fish, beans, peas and eggs are all great sources of protein. Pay attention to how you cook your food. It is best to avoid frying foods and to steam vegetables so that the nutrients are not lost. Benefits: Understanding the changes your body will make with age will help you appreciate why healthy shopping and eating habits are important. Every year after 40, your metabolism slows down, burning fewer calories. Eating healthy habits will help you avoid high cholesterol and weight gain, amongst other health risks. Maintaining a healthy diet keeps organs, bones, muscles and other body parts strong, while the vitamins and nutrients in fruits and vegetables keep the mind sharp. Healthy meals give you more energy; keeping you alert, on your feet, and independent. Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio offers a variety of private-duty services, including assistance with grocery shopping and meal preparation to meet the dietary needs of each client. If your loved one is in need of extra assistance, call now to discuss care options today.