As people gradually enter old age, all aspects of the body will change, such as muscles, chewing and swallowing functions, digestion, etc., and excessive consumption of foods such as seafood may cause adverse effects on the body of the elderly, such as the elderly with gout, seafood allergies, chronic kidney disease, and heart disease, so it is necessary to pay attention to diet.
First of all, we need to clarify what the elderly should pay attention to in their diet. The diet of the elderly should be high in protein, high in fiber, high in vitamins, low in salt, low in sugar, and low in fat. Especially when it comes to protein intake, it should be consumed in moderation and more than half of the protein should come from animal foods and soy products.
Therefore, we should pay attention to the nutritional content of food and choose foods rich in protein, dietary fiber, and vitamins, such as fish, eggs, soy products, vegetables, and fruits. At the same time, the elderly should control the intake of high-cholesterol and high-fat foods such as animal offal, fatty meat, chicken skin, and fried foods.
Secondly, we want to emphasize that the elderly should eat less seafood. Seafood is a food rich in protein and a variety of trace elements, but excessive intake may have a negative impact on the health of the elderly.
For example, seafood contains high levels of purines, and purines will produce uric acid after metabolism, and if the purine metabolism of the elderly decreases, it is easy to lead to the accumulation of uric acid, causing gout and other diseases.
In addition, seafood contains high fat and cholesterol, and the digestive ability of the elderly is reduced, and excessive intake may increase the burden on the liver and cardiovascular system, which is not conducive to physical health.
So, how should seniors adjust their diet? Here are a few suggestions:
1.Eat more vegetables and fruits: Vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, which are good for your health. Especially dark-colored vegetables, such as spinach, carrots, broccoli, etc., contain more vitamins and minerals. It is recommended that the elderly consume 500 grams of vegetables and 300 grams of fruits per day.
2.Eat more whole grains and legumes: Whole grains and legumes are rich in dietary fiber and protein, which are good for your health. It is recommended that the elderly consume 50-100 grams of whole grains and 50 grams of legumes per day.
3.Eat more fish and seaweed: Fish and seaweed are rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, which are good for your health. In particular, deep-sea fish, such as salmon, cod, tuna, etc., contain more unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin D. It is recommended that the elderly consume fish or seaweed foods 1-2 times a day.
4.Control fat and salt intake: Excessive intake of fat and salt may increase the burden on the liver and cardiovascular system, which is not conducive to physical health. It is recommended that the elderly consume no more than 25 grams of fat and no more than 6 grams of salt per day.