Healthy Eating - Making the Right Choices
It is important for both you and your older family member to eat in healthy ways. It will strengthen your overall health which, in turn, may help you to be able to better able to handle stress and the many caregiving activities. For your family member, it can also increase overall health and perhaps give him or her more energy. It can't hurt. It can help.
Below are links to sites with useful information to help you stay healthy. There are many others.
American Heart Association Guidelines
Choosing a Safe & Successful Weight Loss Program
Diet and High Blood Pressure Connection
Finding a Weight Loss Program That Works for You - a Guide
Finding Your Way to a Healthier You
Food Pyramid -Steps to a Healthier You
Growing Older Eating Better
How Much Are You Eating?
Measuring Physical Activity Intensity
Nutrition.gov
Nutritional Information for Large Fast Food Chain Menus
Portion Distortion Quiz
Reducing Hypertension Through Eating - The DASH Plan
Revealing Trans Fats
Understanding Food Labels
Vitamin, Mineral, and Herbal Supplements
Ways to Win at Weight Loss
You Can Control Your Weight as You Quit Smoking
Your Diet and Cancer
Your Diet and Diabetes
Your Diet and Osteoporosis
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Bottom Line:
- Moderate portions
- Cut down on fat and salt
- Eliminate trans fat
- Eat more fruits and vegetables
- Choose whole grains
- Remember that the less you cook fruits and vegetables, the more nutrients they will retain
- Cut back sugar of any type
- Limit processed foods
