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With aging, bodily functions like the production of specific enzymes meant for breakdown and digestion of foods get affected. Also, a lot of seniors have issues with swallowing and chewing because of physical challenges like dentures and these can seriously affect their nutrition. In order to make sure that the nutrients are optimally absorbed, it is necessary that a senior food focuses on foods that can be easily chewed, swallowed and digested. It goes without saying that there should be an awareness of the side effects of supplements and medicines that can be interference in the absorption of vitamins and minerals.
Since there is a greater risk of being affected by chronic diseases, senior foods should be free from additives and should contain higher anti-oxidant content. Packaged meals and frozen foods should be eliminated from the diet and should be replaced with vegetables, berries, whole grains and legumes.
Sometimes, the elderly become very moody and they loose their senses, wanting to eat flavors like sugar and salt the overuse of which should be avoided since they can lead to some serious health issues like heart problems and type 2 Diabetes. It is therefore advisable to take the saltshaker off the table and instead, encourage using spices as flavors while limiting their sugary treats.
What’s most unfortunate is that a lot of senior adults do not have the resources for healthy senior food because of various reasons ranging from limited income to poor transportation facility to the supermarkets. Organizations such as Project Angel Heart can be used for those who need financial or physical aid with healthy and nutritious, home-cooked meals.
Guidelines for Nutritive Senior food:
The following are nutritional guidelines for healthy senior food which have been recommended by the Health and Research Center, TUFTS University and the USDA:
Proteins are a must as they are required for the repair and maintenance of muscles, skin and nails and they also serve in injury repair. Hence, it is necessary to include food items like fish, meat, seeds, lentils, nuts, cheese and eggs in the diet in at least two servings a day.
Carbohydrates are essential for the proper functioning of the organs and for the maintenance of optimal energy levels. Foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains and low-fat dairy items should be included in at least three servings a day.
Senior food should include high fiber content as it helps in maintaining stability in the blood sugar level and in lowering cholesterol. Foods with high fiber content include vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
While most people think that fats should be completely avoided, there are some healthy fats that are essential for the maintenance of optimal energy levels and these are found in nuts, fish and certain oils that contain omerga-3 fatty acids. These fats should be properly differentiated from the unhealthy ones which should be only sparingly consumed.
Fluids play an important role in a healthy senior’s diet as they keep the body hydrated and help in digestion and temperature maintenance. Of course, the best is water, and it goes without saying that loads of water needs to be included. Other fluids like green tea and vegetable and fruit juices are high on antioxidants and nutrients and would make a healthy inclusion in the diet.\
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Foods That Seniors Should Eat
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Seniors tend to eat less food than younger people but they still have some specific nutritional requirements and foods that they should be eating more of. Here’s a list of foods that seniors should eat more of in their daily diet.
Water
As we age we become less thirsty. Seniors tend to not drink as much so they can be prone to dehydration. It’s critical that seniors get enough water in their daily diet and not just coffee or tea which can be dehydrating. Water helps with hydration and it can eliminate instances of constipation.
Fruits
Fruit is better for seniors than juice because juice tends to have too much concentrated sugar. Fruit such as berries, melons, apples, bananas, oranges and other fruit are great for seniors. These fruit are packed with vitmain C and dietary fiber which helps aid in digestion.
Vegetables
Seniors should eat plenty of vegetables as they are high in fiber, low calories and easier to digest than other foods. Aim for a wide variety of colors for ample nutrition and variety in the diet. Eating vegetables should be a staple of any senior diet.
Calcium Rich Foods
As seniors age they lose calcium so they need to eat more foods rich is calcium. This includes milk, cheese, broccoli, and almonds. Often a calcium supplement is needed as many seniors can’t digest milk well.
Grains
Whole grains are ideal for a senior’s diet and they should replace refine white grain products. Aim for whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, brown rice, and oatmeal. Whole grains are rich in nutrients and they contain dietary fiber for good digestion.
Protein
Seniors should eat lean cuts of meat such as chicken breasts and get more fish as they contain heart healthy Omega-3 fatty acids.
Foods High in Vitamin B 12
Vitamin B 12 is critical to the diet but we produce less gastric juice in our stomachs as we age so we can’t absorb it as well. Foods high in B 12 are recommended and these include shellfish, beef, almonds, turkey and ready to eat cereals. 12 injections can be given by a doctor if B12 is low in the senior and this lasts for several months. It can be difficult to get enough of this vitmain from foods. Supplements of B 12 can also help a senior get enough.
Vitamin D
Seniors need vitmain D but we don’t absorb as much as we age from the sun. Foods that are fortified in vitamin D such as milk are recommended. Other sources include fish such a as salmon.
A Varied Diet
Seniors can enjoy many foods but they need a varied diet. Try to avoid food high in sodium as this contributes to high blood pressure. Seniors should avoid fatty and fried foods as well as foods with hidden sugar. Add more water to the diet as well as fiber rich foods like fruits and vegetables. Seniors can enjoy food with a few simple modifications to their diet plan. Consult a nutritionist and a doctor for specific advice about conditions and medical advice.
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Seniors tend to eat less food than younger people but they still have some specific nutritional requirements and foods that they should be eating more of. Here’s a list of foods that seniors should eat more of in their daily diet.
Water
As we age we become less thirsty. Seniors tend to not drink as much so they can be prone to dehydration. It’s critical that seniors get enough water in their daily diet and not just coffee or tea which can be dehydrating. Water helps with hydration and it can eliminate instances of constipation.
Fruits
Fruit is better for seniors than juice because juice tends to have too much concentrated sugar. Fruit such as berries, melons, apples, bananas, oranges and other fruit are great for seniors. These fruit are packed with vitmain C and dietary fiber which helps aid in digestion.
Vegetables
Seniors should eat plenty of vegetables as they are high in fiber, low calories and easier to digest than other foods. Aim for a wide variety of colors for ample nutrition and variety in the diet. Eating vegetables should be a staple of any senior diet.
Calcium Rich Foods
As seniors age they lose calcium so they need to eat more foods rich is calcium. This includes milk, cheese, broccoli, and almonds. Often a calcium supplement is needed as many seniors can’t digest milk well.
Grains
Whole grains are ideal for a senior’s diet and they should replace refine white grain products. Aim for whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, brown rice, and oatmeal. Whole grains are rich in nutrients and they contain dietary fiber for good digestion.
Protein
Seniors should eat lean cuts of meat such as chicken breasts and get more fish as they contain heart healthy Omega-3 fatty acids.
Foods High in Vitamin B 12
Vitamin B 12 is critical to the diet but we produce less gastric juice in our stomachs as we age so we can’t absorb it as well. Foods high in B 12 are recommended and these include shellfish, beef, almonds, turkey and ready to eat cereals. 12 injections can be given by a doctor if B12 is low in the senior and this lasts for several months. It can be difficult to get enough of this vitmain from foods. Supplements of B 12 can also help a senior get enough.
Vitamin D
Seniors need vitmain D but we don’t absorb as much as we age from the sun. Foods that are fortified in vitamin D such as milk are recommended. Other sources include fish such a as salmon.
A Varied Diet
Seniors can enjoy many foods but they need a varied diet. Try to avoid food high in sodium as this contributes to high blood pressure. Seniors should avoid fatty and fried foods as well as foods with hidden sugar. Add more water to the diet as well as fiber rich foods like fruits and vegetables. Seniors can enjoy food with a few simple modifications to their diet plan. Consult a nutritionist and a doctor for specific advice about conditions and medical advice.
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Here is my story about how Bob and I met.
(username fabulousfuture, Virginia, United States, from MySeniorMatch)
I had not dated at all since my divorce, but was happy spending time on work, friends, children and grandchildren. A friend of mine talked me into looking at your website. She knew I was missing out on sharing my life with someone special, although I hadn't admitted that to myself, and thought I would never consider marriage again. So one evening, I visited your website, thinking I could just view the available men's profiles. I quickly realized that the website required me to post my own profile first. I was unprepared for this task, and the only photo I could find that didn't include children and grandchildren, was a year old, in which I was 20 lbs. heavier and my hair was shorter and an entirely different color. Regardless, I prepared part of the profile and posted the photo, viewed a few of the men's profiles and then logged out.
Ten days later, I logged in to complete my profile, and was taken by surprise to find emails in my box, as I didn't realize how the site worked yet. Bob's email was the first one there and he had sent it ten days prior. He had sent a follow up email the same day I logged in the 2nd time, expressing his disappointment that I hadn't responded. I of course, felt terrible. I read both emails, viewed his profile, and promptly responded. I ended my email with "If you can forgive me for the delayed response, I would love to chat with you further."
And then it began. This exquisite journey that we are on. At first, we communicated through email... sometimes several a day, just getting to know each other. We shared so many of the same interests, and talked about everything. Then we exchanged phone numbers and began having hour long conversations almost every evening. We both felt like teenagers again. Of course by then, I had emailed him some current photos and although Bob didn't have a problem with my original photo, he was quite pleased with the "new" me. His response was "First of all, I want to sincerely tell you that you are a strikingly beautiful woman." : )
Our first date was a week after we began corresponding. He took me to a local restaurant... we sat next to each other and held hands. It felt like our 8th date instead of our first because we had discovered so much about each other already. The evening exceeded both our expectations and I was on cloud nine when he dropped me off later. Since then, we've had many more romantic evenings. We look like two teenagers in love, and, although we haven't spoken those words yet, it clearly shows in our body language, our faces, and the light in our eyes. In response to your question about whether there are marriage plans, it's far too soon to discuss that. We are savoring each moment of our journey together and are making beautiful memories. We continue to delight in the discovery of each other and are grateful for MySeniorMatch for bringing us together.
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(username fabulousfuture, Virginia, United States, from MySeniorMatch)
I had not dated at all since my divorce, but was happy spending time on work, friends, children and grandchildren. A friend of mine talked me into looking at your website. She knew I was missing out on sharing my life with someone special, although I hadn't admitted that to myself, and thought I would never consider marriage again. So one evening, I visited your website, thinking I could just view the available men's profiles. I quickly realized that the website required me to post my own profile first. I was unprepared for this task, and the only photo I could find that didn't include children and grandchildren, was a year old, in which I was 20 lbs. heavier and my hair was shorter and an entirely different color. Regardless, I prepared part of the profile and posted the photo, viewed a few of the men's profiles and then logged out.
Ten days later, I logged in to complete my profile, and was taken by surprise to find emails in my box, as I didn't realize how the site worked yet. Bob's email was the first one there and he had sent it ten days prior. He had sent a follow up email the same day I logged in the 2nd time, expressing his disappointment that I hadn't responded. I of course, felt terrible. I read both emails, viewed his profile, and promptly responded. I ended my email with "If you can forgive me for the delayed response, I would love to chat with you further."
And then it began. This exquisite journey that we are on. At first, we communicated through email... sometimes several a day, just getting to know each other. We shared so many of the same interests, and talked about everything. Then we exchanged phone numbers and began having hour long conversations almost every evening. We both felt like teenagers again. Of course by then, I had emailed him some current photos and although Bob didn't have a problem with my original photo, he was quite pleased with the "new" me. His response was "First of all, I want to sincerely tell you that you are a strikingly beautiful woman." : )
Our first date was a week after we began corresponding. He took me to a local restaurant... we sat next to each other and held hands. It felt like our 8th date instead of our first because we had discovered so much about each other already. The evening exceeded both our expectations and I was on cloud nine when he dropped me off later. Since then, we've had many more romantic evenings. We look like two teenagers in love, and, although we haven't spoken those words yet, it clearly shows in our body language, our faces, and the light in our eyes. In response to your question about whether there are marriage plans, it's far too soon to discuss that. We are savoring each moment of our journey together and are making beautiful memories. We continue to delight in the discovery of each other and are grateful for MySeniorMatch for bringing us together.
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Three Tips for Senior Relationships
Senior dating often sounds like something that is daunting. Most people assume that just because they are aged, dating is not meant for them. However, love has no age restrictions and boundaries. Finding new love and being in relationships is not a domain exclusive to the younger crowd. Older people too have that right and definitely the opportunity as well. In today’s world, the 21st century, there are many seniors who are very much into dating and romance and the feeling doesn’t have to be different from that which teenagers and young adults experience.
While there are many single seniors who would like to have those lovely experiences again, most of them are scared to take the step. There was a time when senior relationships were unusual but in this broadminded era, it is becoming increasingly acceptable. For those single seniors who are brave enough to make a fresh start in their love lives, here are some dating tips that will prove effective immediately.
◾Research and update your knowledge about dating: Make a start with researching on the best places that are the best for dating. Those places where you once used to date your partner may no longer even exist. Try finding out some suitable places and collect some information about the foods they serve and the clientele type that generally use their services. It is preferable to avoid places like racetracks and movies where it is hard to pick up and carry on a conversation. In all probability, you might just end up spending an entire day without even getting to know about your date.
◾Get to know your date: In a relationship, it is important that you know your date as much as possible, whatever be the stage of life. It is in fact, the first essential step in establishing trust and making a good start on a serious relationship. Hence, choose some place where you can converse with your date freely. It is better to go out for coffee or lunch as opposed to dinner as it may feel a little too serious for first dates. Also, it imposes pressure on both you and your date and feels formal and dressy. Coffee or lunch is informal and you also avoid having to go through the nightmare of several courses, especially if you are not very serious about your date and aren’t into it.
◾Look online: There are several websites on the internet that are especially dedicated for senior singles. Pick up the best one and go through the rules. Sign up and set up a profile that is interesting and attractive. You can browse through the profiles of others and contact them if you think there is some potential for a relationship. Other senior singles may also get in touch with you to make a start. The internet is an excellent place to meet plenty of interesting people to date. So what if you are old? If your heart is still young and romantic, go ahead and make a move and make a refreshing start in your love-life and find that person you would want to spend the rest of your life with.
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◾Research and update your knowledge about dating: Make a start with researching on the best places that are the best for dating. Those places where you once used to date your partner may no longer even exist. Try finding out some suitable places and collect some information about the foods they serve and the clientele type that generally use their services. It is preferable to avoid places like racetracks and movies where it is hard to pick up and carry on a conversation. In all probability, you might just end up spending an entire day without even getting to know about your date.
◾Get to know your date: In a relationship, it is important that you know your date as much as possible, whatever be the stage of life. It is in fact, the first essential step in establishing trust and making a good start on a serious relationship. Hence, choose some place where you can converse with your date freely. It is better to go out for coffee or lunch as opposed to dinner as it may feel a little too serious for first dates. Also, it imposes pressure on both you and your date and feels formal and dressy. Coffee or lunch is informal and you also avoid having to go through the nightmare of several courses, especially if you are not very serious about your date and aren’t into it.
◾Look online: There are several websites on the internet that are especially dedicated for senior singles. Pick up the best one and go through the rules. Sign up and set up a profile that is interesting and attractive. You can browse through the profiles of others and contact them if you think there is some potential for a relationship. Other senior singles may also get in touch with you to make a start. The internet is an excellent place to meet plenty of interesting people to date. So what if you are old? If your heart is still young and romantic, go ahead and make a move and make a refreshing start in your love-life and find that person you would want to spend the rest of your life with.
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5 tips for creating an attractive dating profile
If you have gone through the effort of creating a dating profile, then great! You have taken the first step towards attracting that special someone into your life, and will probably be making some pretty cool friends along the way.
With that said, your profile needs to be representative of who you are and what you are looking for, so that you 'are' attracting like-minded people. But what kinds of things can you do to make sure you have a good profile that will indeed attract visitors to your page and spark interest among those that read your profile?
Consider the following tips:
1. You can't write "too much" about yourself. What you specifically write about yourself in your profile is important and should reflect what you are looking for, your interests, and should give the reader a sense of your personality through what you have written. Don't short-change yourself by writing one sentence. There is surely much more to write about yourself and your likes/dislikes than that. Writing too little can give the impression you are not serious about finding someone.
2. Take time to think about what you write before you write it. Think about it this way: Let's imagine that the potential love of your life is reading your profile right now, without you knowing it. What things would you want to make sure that person knew about you?
3. Be consistent. If you write in the text of your profile that you only are looking for a long term relationship, but you select in the drop-down menu "casual dating" only, then readers will be confused by what you are seeking and/or may think you didn't put much time/consideration into your profile.
4. Update your profile often. I like this tip because it shows that you are active on the site and makes other members aware of your activity; especially non-upgraded members. You need not change the entire text of your profile, but if something changes in what you're looking for, by all means update your profile so that it is reflective of that change. Or, if something exciting and new just happened in your life, you might want to share it (i.e., "Just got back from a week long vacation to Miami with the girls! Had a blast!) Adding that little extra update from time to time may just spark a conversation between you and someone new.
5. Be positive. This is the most important thing, Especially in the title to your profile. If your profile headline reads something like, "This is my last resort", or, "Losing Hope"....you may want to first re-evaluate your attitude and readiness towards dating online here. And then come back and write a more positive, upbeat description of what it is you want. Expect your profile to change a little as you get the hang of saying what you want to say! But in the meantime, be positive and have fun with it!
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1. You can't write "too much" about yourself. What you specifically write about yourself in your profile is important and should reflect what you are looking for, your interests, and should give the reader a sense of your personality through what you have written. Don't short-change yourself by writing one sentence. There is surely much more to write about yourself and your likes/dislikes than that. Writing too little can give the impression you are not serious about finding someone.
2. Take time to think about what you write before you write it. Think about it this way: Let's imagine that the potential love of your life is reading your profile right now, without you knowing it. What things would you want to make sure that person knew about you?
3. Be consistent. If you write in the text of your profile that you only are looking for a long term relationship, but you select in the drop-down menu "casual dating" only, then readers will be confused by what you are seeking and/or may think you didn't put much time/consideration into your profile.
4. Update your profile often. I like this tip because it shows that you are active on the site and makes other members aware of your activity; especially non-upgraded members. You need not change the entire text of your profile, but if something changes in what you're looking for, by all means update your profile so that it is reflective of that change. Or, if something exciting and new just happened in your life, you might want to share it (i.e., "Just got back from a week long vacation to Miami with the girls! Had a blast!) Adding that little extra update from time to time may just spark a conversation between you and someone new.
5. Be positive. This is the most important thing, Especially in the title to your profile. If your profile headline reads something like, "This is my last resort", or, "Losing Hope"....you may want to first re-evaluate your attitude and readiness towards dating online here. And then come back and write a more positive, upbeat description of what it is you want. Expect your profile to change a little as you get the hang of saying what you want to say! But in the meantime, be positive and have fun with it!
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