Tips to increase the appetite of the elderly

　　As people age, various physiological functions begin to decline. In terms of the digestive system, the symptoms include reduced taste buds on the tongue and insufficient gastric acid secretion. In addition, the elderly have reduced olfactory cells and are insensitive to the aroma of food. It is really difficult to have a good appetite. How to arouse the appetite of the elderly? Here are some tips to help you.

　　Foods containing zinc stimulate your taste buds. Zinc participates in the synthesis of taste buds, which can enhance taste bud function, nourish taste buds, and promote appetite, such as mushrooms, pecans, beans, seafood, etc. These foods are not only rich in zinc, but are also easily absorbed and utilized by the body.

　　Thicken the gravy to add flavor. When cooking, you can pour juice on the boiled food before eating it. In this way, the sweet and salty flavors are only lightly spread on the surface of the food, which not only satisfies the desire of the tongue, but also eliminates the need to worry about ingesting excessive salt and sugar.

　　Play some music and relax. Human gastrointestinal motility and secretion of digestive juices are related to mental state. Properly improving the dining environment and playing some relaxing music will undoubtedly change the elderly's mood and increase their appetite.

　　It tastes better when shared by many people. The lively dining atmosphere will change elderly mood. For elderly people with psychological disorders such as depression and stress, it can be helpful to eat together with multiple people. You can eat it with the elderly people nearby, or with the whole family.

　　Drink low-alcohol alcohol sparingly. Drink a small amount of low-alcohol alcohol before meals, such as Grape Wine helps to stimulate the appetite. However, it is not advisable to drink a lot of soda and beer, which will not only dilute the gastric juice, but also cause the stomach to expand and stimulate the satiety center.

　　It tastes delicious when eaten hot. The aroma stimulates appetite. Controlling the temperature of food is an important step to lock in the flavor, so food must be eaten while it is hot.

　　The softness and hardness are moderate to be smooth. If you have a swallowing problem, you should eat more slowly. You can mix chopped cooked vegetables and pureed fruit into your meals, but avoid foods that are slippery and too sticky. Thin liquids are also not suitable as they can cause choking if not properly controlled.

　　Sugar substitute and salt substitute healthy。Some diabetics and hypertensive patients cannot eat too much salt and sugar, so they may wish to replace them with sugar and salt substitutes. It can satisfy your sweet tooth without threatening your health.