Healthy Eating - Making the Right Choices

 

It is important for both you and your older family member to eat in healthy ways. It will strengthen your overall health which, in turn, may help you to be able to better able to handle stress and the many caregiving activities. For your family member, it can also increase overall health and perhaps give him or her more energy. It can't hurt. It can help.

Below are links to sites with useful information to help you stay healthy. There are many others.

 

 

Nutrition Label

Make the Nutrition Label
your new best friend.
Pay special attention to the Trans Fat total. Aim for "0" Trans Fat. Keep the Total Fat amount low. For many seniors, Sodium amounts should also be kept low. Dietary Fiber is good. Try to keep Fiber totals high.

Food Pyramid

 

 

Bottom Line:

  • Moderate portions
  • Cut down on fat and salt
  • Eliminate trans fat
  • Eat more fruits and vegetables
  • Choose whole grains
  • Remember that the less you cook fruits and vegetables, the more nutrients they will retain
  • Cut back sugar of any type
  • Limit processed foods

 

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