What Seniors Should Be Eating

Here are a few general guidelines:

o Monitor fat intake to maintain healthy cholesterol
o Consume more calcium and vitamin D for strong healthy bones
o Reduce your salt intake to prevent water retention and high blood pressure
o Cut back your intake of sugar and dry foods
o Increase your water intake to at least 8 glasses a day
o Participate in regular physical activity
o Get adequate amounts of fiber
o Eat no more than six or less servings of bread, cereal, rice and pasta. 
o No more than two servings from the fruit group 
o At least three servings of veggies, preferably the fibrous kind (broccoli, cauliflower, etc.)
o At least three servings of lean protein (fish, poultry, etc.)
o As for your beloved sweets, fats and oils… use them sparingly.