Doctors advise people over 60 to eat foods with protein and fiber
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Doctors have named the eating habits of people over 60 years old as the most harmful for them. In their opinion, the most harmful food habits for them are insufficient intake of protein, water and fiber, reports “Medic Forum”.
It is noted that many older people stop eating enough protein-rich foods. With age, the harm from this is aggravated due to the fact that the human body loses muscle mass. People of age who do not get the required amount of protein have problems with their physical strength. In addition, moisture is required for normal metabolism and elimination of potentially harmful components. An insufficient amount of it is fraught with various diseases, including cancer.
Also, experts advised not to eat at night, as this increases the risk of developing diabetes and other metabolic disorders. Finally, doctors urged those who eat exceptionally bland foods not to neglect vegetables and legumes. Fiber inhibits the rise in cholesterol and sugar levels by stimulating the growth of beneficial flora in the gut, they said. Lack of fiber, in turn, can lead to digestive problems and adversely affect the state of the immune system.
Earlier, an endocrinologist and nutritionist Anastasia Tarasko told me what foods for breakfast are harmful to the body. She called strong tea and coffee on an empty stomach harmful, since they irritate the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract and do not energize the body. Cakes, sweets and pastries rich in fast carbohydrates have also been found to be dangerous. They are quickly absorbed and trigger a spike in glucose. These popular sugary foods quickly lead to hunger and headaches.
