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All too often, people think that dieting is only for those that want to shed a few pounds. However, dieting can achieve more than this—and watching what you eat actually becomes more important as you age. Here are three reasons dieting is a crucial component of senior care and wellness. 

Benefits of Healthy Diets for Seniors

1. Prevent Malnutrition

Malnutrition is a common problem among seniors, causing a long list of issues including malaise, weight loss, fatigue, and memory issues. However, by focusing on consuming a variety of healthy foods, you can help to prevent malnutrition and live a better life. 

2. Strengthen Your Immune System

Enjoying a healthy diet can also strengthen your immune system, since the right foods can help to encourage healthy cell growth and ward off infections. Certain nutrients, such as zinc, also help wounds heal, fending off issues like surgical recovery complications. Talk with your senior care provider about the health of your diet, and think about incorporating other supplements to prevent illness. 

3. Avoid Weight Gain 

senior careWhile dieting isn’t all about keeping those unwanted pounds from accumulating, preventing weight gain can help you in a number of ways—especially as you age. By eating a nutritious diet, you can protect yourself from the discomforts of weight gain, making mobility, regular exercise, and general senior care a lot easier. Avoiding weight gain also helps you to protect your heart and lungs. 

 

Preparing food on your own can become more cumbersome the older you get, especially if you don’t have others around to help you. To make it easy to enjoy nutritious, home-cooked meals, consider The Vineyards at Concord. As a modern senior care center that is completely committed to creating a comfortable, enjoyable experience for their residents, it’s no secret why people throughout Frankfort and Chillicothe, OH, turn to The Vineyards for help with independent living. Explore their amenities online, or give Barb a call at (740) 998-4777 to schedule a tour. 

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