Foods that elderly people should avoid

Russian endocrinologist and nutritionist, Oksana Mikhalevna, stated that eating some food products may have negative effects on health in elderly people.

In an interview with the “RIAMO” website, the doctor said: “There are many foodstuffs that negatively affect the health of the elderly, including cooked meat. Excessive amounts of them may lead to cancer of the stomach, bladder, and reproductive system. In addition, they contain large amounts of fat.” And cholesterol, which leads to the development of diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure.”

The doctor also pointed out that the elderly should avoid dairy products that contain high levels of fat, such as some types of cheese, for example, although some of them are considered an important source of calcium. Eating 20 to 30 grams of cheese daily will not be harmful, but eating large amounts of It may significantly increase the risk of high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, and kidney function disorder.

According to the doctor, some types of baked goods that contain white flour may be harmful to the elderly, because they contain large amounts of carbohydrates that cause obesity and type 2 diabetes.