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Foods Older Adults Should (and Shouldn’t) Buy for a Healthy Heart

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The key to a healthy heart often begins with the foods older adults eat on a daily basis. If they are eating foods that are loaded with saturated fats and sugar, they could be doing significant damage Home-Care-in-Sandy-Springs-GAto their ticker. On the other hand, foods that are rich in fiber, vitamins, and other good-for-you nutrients, the senior’s heart will be working correctly for many years to come.

As important as a healthy diet is for older adults, many people in this age group prefer processed, pre-packaged meals and snacks because of their convenience. If this is something your loved one is guilty of, consider hiring a home care provider to help them prepare meals, while also offering them some company during mealtimes.

In order to get the elder on the right track to a healthy heart, here are some foods that should and should not be a part of their diet.

  • Do buy fruits and veggies of every color. Have you ever heard the saying, “eat the colors of the rainbow?” This is a must when it comes to buying fruits and vegetables since each color contains a different and necessary vitamin and/or mineral. Encourage the elder to fill their cart with fruits and veggies of many different colors in order to reap the various health benefits each have to offer.
  • Do not buy dairy and meat products that are high in fat. High-fat items are not going to be your loved one’s friend because of the damage it can do to their bodies and metabolism. When looking at meat, search for leaner cuts. This includes ground meats that have less than 20 percent fat, including chicken, turkey, beef, and pork. All dairy products should be low in fat in order to give the elder the calcium they need without causing them to pack on the pounds.
  • Do stock up on high fiber foods. Fiber has a number of benefits, such as helping the elder feel full longer, preventing constipation and digestive issues, and lowering blood cholesterol. beans, whole grain bread, fruits, vegetables, and nuts are all excellent sources of fiber.
  • Do not buy butter. Butter can cause the senior’s cholesterol to rise and increase their weight to an unhealthy level. Encourage the elder to replace their butter with healthy alternatives, such as spreads that have healthy fats and plant sterols that will help lower high cholesterol. Smart Balance and Promise are a couple butter substitutes that are tasty, but will not ruin your loved one’s health.

 

If you or an aging family member are considering hiring home care in Sandy Springs, GA, please contact the caring staff at Caring Companions of Atlanta 470-514-5954.

We provide quality non-medical services to our clients in their homes or in a facility if that’s where they live. Our staff is available for care plans for extensive care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or as little as 4 hours per visit. Reach out to us, and one of our outstanding administrative staff will meet with potential clients to assist them and their families in designing an effective, personal plan of care.

 

Adam Seever, Owner
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About Adam Seever, Owner

The son of two social workers, Adam grew up in Chicago and lived there for over 30 years. He began his career at a Chicago-based marketing services agency determined to make his mark in the industry. In 1997 Adam moved to Atlanta while working for the Coca-Cola Company, where he spent 8 years in their sports marketing division. Adam left Coke in 2001 to join Clear Channel Entertainment and later went on to work both domestically and internationally for the World's largest sports agency, International Management Group. Adam eventually worked as a consultant and spearheaded numerous high profile projects including the building of Coke’s iconic Coke bottle at Turner Field in Atlanta. While Adam always felt lucky to have worked in the exciting world of marketing, he also felt the need to participate in something with more of a connection to the community. That quest eventually led him to earn his CNA degree and become an owner of Caring Companions of Atlanta, LLC.
Adam is married and he and his wife have two younger children. The family shares their home with two cats and two hermit crabs. The kids are working hard to get mommy and daddy to add a puppy...time will tell! They live in Sandy Springs and are active in the senior community.