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Eating well in your later years starts with renewed education

The saying goes, “eat well to age well”, but recent research has found that one in three elderly people admitted to hospital are either malnourished, or at t risk of malnutrition. . Renowned dietitian n and author Ngaire Hobbins shares her top five myths to help clear up any diet concerns.

WEIGHT GAIN IS HEALTHY

Dieting should be avoided in our later years. A bit of extra padding in later age is beneficial to support your body and brain in the years ahead.

YOU SHOULD FOLLOW A HIGH-FAT DIET

Fat is an important impo source of calories and some seniors might need to eat a bit ext extra to maintain we weight. Fats found in foods such as oli olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocado and oily fish are ideal.

DRINK WATER EVEN WHEN YOU’RE NOT THIRSTY

If you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated. Dehydration can bring on confusion and delirium, and hampers kidney function.

SUPPLEMENTS ARE NOT SUFFICIENT

Most supplements promoted to help you live longer, boost memory and fight off dementia fail to live up to their claim. You could spend lots of money for no gain.

YOU MUST ALWAYS EAT A PROPER MEAL

Eating three full meals a day can be a struggle for seniors. Five or six small meals or well-chosen snacks can be just as beneficial.