By Anna Hazard
World Map of Iron Deficiency Anemia Per Country - World Health Organization (WHO) - CC 2.5 License Data from Mortality and Burden of Disease estimates for WHO member states in 2002 (2009-11-07) Red = Highest, Light Yellow = Lowest, Gray = No Data Available Seniors may find themselves becoming iron deficient by consuming less iron naturally in their diet (further aggravated by low intake of Vitamin C or high intake of calcium) as well as their bodies not absorbing it as efficiently anymore due to interactions with medication & chronic diseases such as celiac disease or hyper/hypothyroidism. Bleeding caused by ulcers/injury/surgery may also lead to further deficiencies. Vegans & vegetarians are more likely to suffer from Iron deficiency as plant based iron (non-heme) is not as readily available to the body as the Iron found in animal products.
Also keep in mind that Iron is best absorbed from food when taken in the company of Vitamin C and less efficiently absorbed with tea, coffee, or calcium rich foods. Daily Recommended Dosage
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Listed below are the five best natural sources for dietary Vitamin B12, broken down into the best types or brands of food readily available. Check out next week's blog article for the five best synthetic sources of Vitamin B12 fortified foods.
By Anna Hazard Basics As people age their vitamin and nutrient requirements change -- as well as the body's efficiency in acquiring them. One of the most helpful & prescribed vitamin supplements for the elderly is Vitamin D, a fat soluble vitamin that's naturally present in few foods and synthetically added to others.
Five Best Natural SourcesBy Anna Hazard When tension and anxiety starts piling up, these are the best snacks and meal components to reach for and indulge in moderation. This list comprises foods that either boost mood enhancing or calming hormones such as dopamine or serotonin or lower the levels of stress related chemicals such as cortisol or adrenaline or by helping to lower blood pressure and heart rate.
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By Anna Hazard Last week's article focused on the foods that should be avoided in order to prevent the onset or exacerbate the symptoms of dementia. This week focuses on the foods, nutrients, and dietary factors that will actively help combat, prevent, or otherwise alleviate its symptoms. Antioxidants
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By Anna Hazard As we age, many people discover that their preferences for certain types of foods will wax or wane. This is particularly true with the elderly who may begin to lose their enjoyment of meals with a diminished ability to distinguish flavors.
People are normally born with 10,000+ tastebuds, a number which begins to significantly decline after age 50. This, compounded with a diminishing sense of smell as we grow older and with the declining production of saliva leads to a blunting effect upon the sense of taste While this can be a normal part of the aging process, it could also be a symptom of something else, so please double check with your doctor for any sudden or gradual changes in taste or smell. Certain prescription medicines such as antibiotics, blood pressure maintainers, and antidepressants could also have the side effect of dysgeusia -- a bitter or salty taste in the mouth. Further complications arise when it comes to trying to compensate for the loss in flavor due to the tendency of increased chance of diabetes or dietary restrictions in the elderly, especially as the sense of sweetness or saltiness tend to be the first to go.Taking all into consideration, keep these following tips and tricks in mind. |
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