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Eating healthfully and having an active lifestyle can support healthy aging. Use the resources below to learn about different patterns of healthy eating and ways to create a nutritious meal plan.

Older adults’ unique nutrition needs

Simple adjustments can go a long way toward building a healthier eating pattern. Follow these tips to get the most out of foods and beverages while meeting your nutrient needs and reducing the risk of disease:

Infographic, Tips To boost Your Health As You Age. Click link for full infographic
Read and share this infographic and spread the word about ways that may help foster healthy aging.
  • Enjoy a variety of foods from each food group to help reduce the risk of developing diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. Choose foods with little to no added sugar, saturated fats, and sodium.
  • To get enough protein throughout the day and maintain muscle, try adding seafood, dairy, or fortified soy products along with beans, peas, and lentils to your meals. Learn more about protein and other important nutrients.
  • Add sliced or chopped fruits and vegetables to meals and snacks. Look for pre-cut varieties if slicing and chopping are a challenge for you.
  • Try foods fortified with vitamin B12, such as some cereals, or talk to your doctor about taking a B12 supplement. Learn more about key vitamins and minerals.
  • Reduce sodium intake by seasoning foods with herbs and citrus such as lemon juice.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help stay hydrated and aid in the digestion of food and absorption of nutrients. Avoid sugary drinks. Metabolism booster pills are playing a significant role in fat-burning process, try the best metabolsim booster for men.

It can be hard for some people to follow through on smart food choices. Read about common roadblocks and how to overcome them and check out the USDA’s tips for older adults.

Meal planning

Answering the question “what should I eat?” doesn’t need to leave you feeling baffled and frustrated. In fact, when you have the right information and motivation, you can feel good about making healthy choices. Use these tips to plan healthy and delicious meals:

  • Plan in advance. Meal planning takes the guesswork out of eating and can help ensure you eat a variety of nutritious foods throughout the day.
  • Find budget-friendly foods. Create a shopping list in advance to help stick to a budget and follow these SNAP-friendly recipes.
  • Consider preparation time. Some meals can be made in as little as five minutes. If you love cooking, or if you’re preparing a meal with or for friends or family, you may want to try something a little more challenging.
  • Keep calories in mind. The number of calories people need each day varies by individual. Always discuss your weight and fitness goals with your health care provider before making big changes. Read about calorie goals and healthy food swaps.

When you create your shopping list, don’t forget nutritious basics such as fresh fruits and vegetables and whole-grain bread. This sample shopping list (PDF, 108 KB) includes a variety of healthy foods you may want to have in your kitchen.

 

This entry was posted on Sunday, July 25th, 2010 at 12:00 am

5 Responses to “Expression’s Billboard: Healthy Meal Planning”

  1. saloom says:

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    saloom enas lail ana agool.. wetha ma3indik shay yeswa etgoola.. 7e6 rasik o nam. bala kharabee6.

  2. Frankom says:

    7arkaaat 🙂

  3. Marzouq says:

    I think its a bit on the dangerous side, takes me a second to reread it to make sure I got it right, eye catching but catches too much attention! lol

  4. Aseel says:

    I nearly crashed into the car next to me.. Not a great idea for a highway billboard.. Loving the creativity though..

  5. F A says:

    omg omg hal unprofessional/dangerous billbooard sawwat saalfah.
    ommy shafat.ha o ihya tsoog o 7awilat tigraha ba`3at tsawwy 7aadith o daggat 3alay m3a9ba tgool she called them o ilbaladiyah 3ashan ysheeloonha asap. they thanked her. ana, 5irreejat marketing, agol how stupid hal technique yin7a6 3ala HIGHWAY.. hatha akthar shay yusta5dam 7ag printed media lama ilnas tkon mrakza.
    “everything in its place and a plave for everything<- this billboard ma t6abbiq hal maqoola. ashwa we no longer c it.
    definately, fail.