What should the elderly eat

　　People begin to enter the old age stage at the age of 60. This stage has its own unique physiological and metabolic characteristics. If the basal metabolic rate decreases, the function of cells decreases, and the function of organs also changes. The number of cells in the body decreases, minerals are slowly lost, the water in the body is also reduced, and the functions of various systems are also reduced.
　　
　　Nutritional principles
　　
　　elderly The food should be thick and fine, easy to digest, and provide sufficient protein, minerals, vitamins, fats, and sugars. At the same time, you should actively participate in moderate physical activities to maintain energy balance.
　　
　　suitable food
　　
　　1. Staple foods and beans: rice, millet, flour, oats, buckwheat, black rice, mung beans, adzuki beans, black beans, soybeans, tofu and other soy products.
　　
　　2. Meat, eggs and milk: lean pork, chicken, duck, mutton, yellow croaker, crucian carp, grass carp, shrimp, dried shrimps, sea cucumber, milk and egg wait.
　　
　　3. Vegetables: wax gourd, lotus root, carrot, eggplant, celery, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, cabbage, kelp, black fungus, etc.
　　
　　4. Fruits: pears, watermelons, bananas, strawberries, peaches, Grape , longan, jujube, etc.
　　
　　5. Others: The elderly should drink more honey, black tea and green tea.
　　
　　dietary taboos
　　
　　1. The taste should be light and avoid condiments that are too strong.
　　
　　2. Avoid eating foods that are too spicy or greasy.
　　
　　3. It is not advisable to drink strong alcohol, strong tea and coffee It should also be controlled.