The measures to stop the proliferation of the COVID-19 force to change the routines and habits of the population, especially in the case of the elderly, who must take care of themselves more than ever to maintain adequate well-being.
And aware that take care of the feeding of the elderly during quarantine is essential to guarantee your health and well-being, from FontActiv, brand of nutritional supplements for adults of Laboratorios Ordesa, offer some tips in its new nutrition information channel for adults and seniors through your new Facebook page. In this it offers a tips for this quarantine, among them, healthy habits like a complete and balanced diet, avoid tobacco and alcohol, sleep properly, or control stress levels It will help us to be healthy and it will also contribute to take care of our defenses right now.
balanced, helping to have a healthy state and also helps to take care of the defenses at this time
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Thus, special emphasis is placed on the consumption of fruits and vegetables, to increase the intake of vitamins and minerals, nutrients that will help take care of the immune system. Vegetables, legumes and whole grains will provide a good amount of fiber, important in these days when the farmer is limited, helping to maintain a good bowel function and prevent constipation.
A good option may be to opt for the single plate diet that combines proteins, vegetables and / or vegetables and carbohydrates (legumes, cereals or potatoes). Protein intake at each meal is essential for prevent loss of muscle mass which can be increased by lack of movement. It is important to maintain five meals a day. Never skip breakfast to start the day with energy and make a lighter snack and dinner. Avoid foods rich in fat and low quality or with refined sugars, and opt for grilled, baked or boiled dishes.
Caring for hydration and daily physical activity
It is important to keep a careful hydrated and drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water a day divided between meals and between hours, without waiting to feel thirsty. To help achieve this goal, you can increase the intake of fruit juices or smoothies as a snack, which will help hydrate us and increase our intake of vitamins. All these recommendations can be combine perfectly with nutritional supplements to help complete nutritional requirements.
On the other hand, the limitation to leave the house can make it more difficult to be able to exercise. To avoid sedentary lifestyle, some routines should be established during these days that help maintain physical activity. It may be to perform some series of stretching or moderate exercises once a day. There are multiple options that can be followed through the Internet or social networks, or an exercise table that the doctor can recommend. It is also convenient to make activities that we can do during the day at home to encourage movement such as doing household chores, caring for plants to avoid spending long periods of time on the couch.
On the other hand, changes in routines, lack of schedules and feeling anxiety or stress at the news can alter rest. It is advisable to always go to bed and get up at the same time, sleeping the appropriate hours and with a quality sleep.
Also, these days force not spending time with friends and family. However, it is convenient keep in touch and avoid isolation, through, for example, calls every day or frequently to family and friends, and thus be able share our emotions and thoughts. It is also advisable to stay mentally active with pleasant hobbies or activities such as reading, hobbies, board games, or watching a movie.
With this new information initiative from FontActiv, the company wants to strengthen its commitment to the health and quality of life of adults and the elderly offering an online channel that provides rigorous and useful information on nutrition in situations that require an extra supply of nutrients or to promote active and healthy aging.
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