As you age, attention to your overall nutrition and what types of foods you consume on a regular basis often becomes more important. A change in your eating habits could be influenced by multiple factors, including a slower metabolism, health concerns, the amount of physical activity you do, medications, or even just wanting a change in taste from what you normally eat. Having your diet affect your physical health makes sense when you think about it, but did you know that your diet can also affect your brain health as well? Many studies show that you can meet your daily nutritional requirements in a way that can actually benefit your cognitive function at a Kamloops retirement community.
Here is how your diet at a Kamloops retirement community can affect your long-term brain health:
When it comes to trying to figure out what exactly you need to fit into your new lifestyle, here are some requirements that can help you get started.
Water: You are probably used to hearing this one, but drinking enough water will give you more than one benefit as it helps you fight dehydration, flush out toxins, and helps in transporting important nutrients while managing your blood sugar levels. Besides incorporating both fruits and vegetables to your meals, prioritizing protein is also beneficial as you will need it to maintain your muscle mass and help improve your energy levels.
Nutrition: Now when it comes to adding on specific nutrients that can support your brain health, you should look into antioxidants, B vitamins, choline, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin E. Broccoli, carrots, potatoes, and spinach are all high in antioxidants which help protect the brain from damage and can also help with memory loss and inflammation. B vitamins such as B12 and folic acid can be derived from dairy, eggs, leafy greens, meat, and seafood to help you make and maintain brain chemicals. Similar to B vitamins, foods such as dairy, eggs, fish, and poultry will be important for the development of normal brain function while maintaining your nervous system. In order to help create cell structure (which is vital for the proper function of the nervous system), fish and other seafood along with seeds and nuts are high in omega-3. Vitamin E will help protect your cells from being destroyed by other processes in the body and can be found in nuts and seeds, as well as greens and some seafood.
If you are feeling overwhelmed after seeing the list of foods and nutrients you have to consume on a daily basis, or just aren’t sure how you will incorporate them into your diet, you might want to consider moving into The Residence. This Kamloops retirement community has a culinary team of highly experienced and knowledgeable chefs and cooks that know how to make some delicious, yet equally nutritious meals that will benefit your physical, and cognitive health. You can rest assured as you don’t have to cook everyday or even deal with the hassle of finding fresh ingredients once you move into this active living seniors community.
At The Residence at Orchards Walk in Kamloops, we always have something for you to do. The Residence offers exceptional amenities such as an open seating a la carte style restaurant with meals prepared by our hospitality team. With several floor plans to choose from, all suites also feature 24 hour security with your monthly membership as well as weekly housekeeping. Want to learn more? One bedroom suites available now. Call 778-362-9525 to book a tour, check out our Facebook, or email The Residence at sales@theresidencekamloops.com