Diet Care for Anti-Ageing

Ageing is not a disease but a biological process. Good nutrition may slow the ageing process so that the individual can enjoy physical and mental vigor in his sixties. The process of ageing brings about physiological, immunological changes which affect the nutritional requirements of the elder people. Ageing leads to diseases like osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases and many other diseases. Diet which is low in saturated fats, animal- based proteins and simple carbohydrates is suitable for old persons. So try to eat balanced diet which provide all nutrients and prevents from these harmful diseases.

Diet Schedule For Anti Aging

Early Morning

Luke warm water / soaked almond -5 / 1tsp flax seeds/Bitter gourd juice/Aloe-vera juice/Wheat grass juice

Breakfast

Bread toast with egg /Vegetable poha/vegetable porridge / vegetable upma /Ragi chapatti/ multigrain chapatti with vegetable / Fresh Juice / Egg white

Lunch

Brown rice / Chapatti / Multigrain Chapatti / Veg pulao / Veg and Dal /amaranth dal with Curd/Raita with Salad/ Chicken (Once in a week)

Evening

Milk shake / Fruit / Sprouts chat/ Roasted chickpeas/ Riceflakes Snacks/ Soup (homemade)/ Roasted makhane/ makhane kheer

Dinner

Chapatti / Multigrain Chapatti / Brown rice / Veg pulao / Veg with Dal , Curd and Salad

Bed Time

Milk with a pinch of turmeric

Important Tips

• Avoid empty calories foods
• Plenty of fluids should be taken.
• Soft well cooked foods are preferred.
• Gas forming food like sulphur containing vegetables and some pulses has to be avoided.
• Caffeine containing beverages should be limited; otherwise they may suffer from insomnia.
• Food should be less salty and spicy.