Elder Care in Pacific Beach CA

Inflammation is a common culprit behind the pain in conditions such as arthritis. Getting a handle on inflammation can help your loved one to feel less pain, so it’s a good idea to use whatever tools you can. Food is powerful, since your loved one’s body uses those nutrients to rebuild and to protect his body. If you have help from your loved one’s elder care providers to get meals prepared, talk about how to include more of these types of foods in his weekly diet.

Healthy Fats and Oils

Healthy fats and oils give your loved one’s body what he needs in order to keep inflammation at bay. Omega-3 fatty acids are wonderful for this, as are other types of fatty acids and oils. Use olive oil or grapeseed oil for cooking, and add more avocados. Other good sources of healthy oils are fish, so add more varieties of fish to your loved one’s diet.

Nuts

Nuts are also high in omega-3 fatty acids and they’re also high in fiber and other minerals that your loved one needs, like magnesium and selenium. Walnuts, almonds, pecans, and sunflower seeds are good choices. Nuts also make great portable snacks since they don’t need refrigeration in the short term.

Fruits

Fruits are chock full of vitamins, minerals, and other antioxidants. Apples, berries, pineapple and others are full of healthy nutrients. Find a type of fruit that your loved one enjoys and make it easy for him to eat it. Experiment now and again with new fruits to see if he might branch out.

Garlic

Garlic is an age-old remedy for inflammation because of its antioxidant properties. Use fresh cloves when cooking and season with powdered garlic as you like. Garlic is a good addition to sauces and stews, even if you only use a little bit.

Herbs

Herbs are packed with antioxidants that help with inflammation. Basil, thyme, and oregano are common ingredients in recipes, but there are other herbs to try, too. Turmeric is full of curcumin, which has antioxidant properties, and cumin and peppers have capsaicin in them, which can also help with inflammation.

Using food as medicine is not a new idea, and it can make some positive changes for your loved one.

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