Sustagen For Staying Healthy
Australians and New Zealanders are living longer. Good nutrition can help maintain that good health and allow us to continue to live independently. In conjunction with exercises of the body and brain, it can also help us enjoy a good quality of life and lifestyle.
As we age, our level of activity usually decreases. Because we expend less energy, our intake of 'energy foods’ usually decreases too. The result is that we simply eat less food. So to maintain our intake of essential nutrients, we need to consume what nutritionists call 'nutrient-dense' foods.
The amount of muscle we carry, or lean body mass, also declines. (1) But this decline can be slowed with a good intake of protein-rich foods and moderate exercise.
A combination of active lifestyle and good nutrients can help your health in so many ways.
There’s a tendency for the performance of our immune system to decline the older we get, which is why we get sick more often than when we were younger. Or the illness lasts a bit longer. Vitamins B6, E and zinc help maintain immune function.
A good supply of calcium is also essential to prevent osteoporosis, or bone thinning later in life. We reach peak bone mass as young adults, but the density of our bones decreases with age, which is why fractures are quite common, even after a minor fall.(1) A good calcium intake throughout life can help slow the rate of calcium loss. Vitamin D stimulates the absorption of calcium, and one of the main sources of vitamin D is made in the skin after exposure to sunlight. (1) As we age, the ability of the skin to manufacture vitamin D decreases, so we need to get more from our diet.
Finally, because we're less active, our bowels can also become less active and we need some extra fibre in our diet to avoid constipation.
Sustagen Hospital Formula and Sustagen Hospital Formula with Fibre are both nutritionally complete. However, Sustagen Hospital Formula with Fibre has the added benefit of fibre to help keep you regular. They both contain a wide range of vitamins and minerals and are high in protein and low in fat.
These members of the Sustagen family are great for everyday nutrition. However, they’re often recommended by health professionals if you’ve been sick, or to help with recovery or recuperation from surgery or illness. (Click here for more information).
You can mix Sustagen Hospital Formula and Sustagen Hospital Formula with Fibre with water or milk, or try adding the powder to other foods. You'll find some recipe ideas here.
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(1) Del Mar, C (ed). 2006, The Royal College of General Practitioners, Complete Home Medical Guide. 2nd ed, Dorling Kindersley Australia.
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