“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you who you are.”

 Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

Our body is our greatest asset, for as long as we roam this blue planet, we need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Who we become on the outside is a reflection of what we consume both mentally and physically. If you control what you eat and how you eat it, you gain control over who you become. Health boils down to nutrition, especially when it comes to elderly adults. The older we get the longer it takes our bodies to digest food, therefore it is critical we watch what types of food we ingest. Elderly adults that have a nutrition plan and maintain an active lifestyle, can absolutely give the younger generations a run for their money.

We take a look at a few shining examples of the elderly that have proven that age is just a number.

A North Carolina resident became the oldest woman to compete in the Suja Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon and the second oldest marathon runner in United States history at the age of 91.

Sister Madonna Bruder who is 90 has done over 45 Ironman competitions and continues to compete. The competition involves a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike run, and a 26.2-mile marathon to cap it off.

87-Year-old Marathoner, Ginnette Bedard, who runs 10 miles a day and set the Women’s marathon record for the fastest time back in 2006 for the age group 70-74.

“One should eat to live; not live to eat.”

Socrates

Nutritional deficiencies of any kind may contribute to the inability of your body to fight off diseases. Elderly adults are susceptible to various illnesses and henceforth their nutrition is key to promoting a healthy lifestyle. Our organs age as we do, the bones get weaker with time, vision deteriorates, loss of hearing, and even muscle loss. The elderly need to fight off these deficiencies with a balanced diet.

Healthy Diet for Seniors:

• Plenty of water.
• Antioxidants.
• Vitamins and minerals.
• Healthy fats.
• Fiber and lean protein.

Diets Seniors should avoid:

• Foods with high sugar content.
• Fast food.
• Undercooked meals especially meat.

We dream of traveling and exploring, and for this, we need mobility which can only be attained through proper nutrition and eating habits. At Humble Home Care Services we specialize in a range of services and among them includes Meal preparation whereby we have trained caregivers that can help you shop and prepare your meals.