Should senior citizens avoid certain foods or consume them in moderation?
Yes, sure. Nutrition needs vary by age and gender. You may need to eat and drink differently now that you’re older. In general, you’ll need less of some foods and more of others. I suggest the following:
• Consume vegetables, fruits, and legumes in abundance
• Consume cereals, mostly wholegrain and high fibre varieties, lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, and nuts and seeds.
• Do not forget to add milk, yogurt, cheese, or their alternatives, mainly reduced fat, to your diet.
• Drink plenty of water – six to eight glasses daily.
• Reduce your consumption of foods high in saturated fat, such as biscuits, cakes, pastries, pies, processed meats, commercial burgers, pizza, and fried foods.