Learn about the best ways to maintain a healthy diet during the coldest parts of the year, so you can remain in great shape now and throughout the year.

Malnutrition can be a problem for 1 million older people in the UK. This is for a wide variety of reasons, including the fact that older people require less calories as they age, but they still need the same amount of nutrients. There may also be issues with appetite for a number of reasons, including low mood or certain health conditions.

Eating a healthy diet is so important at any age, but amongst the elderly is really matters because it helps maintain strength and immunity. A lowered immune system can be problematic because infections that may be fine in a younger person can be very dangerous or even fatal. A lack of strength can be a problem because the elderly need strength to avoid falling. Falls can be a real danger for the elderly. The Live-in Care Hub Better At Home report showed that 1 in every 12 people who suffer a hip fracture will lose their life because of the injury. Furthermore, 6 people of every 12 who suffer a hip fracture won’t return home afterwards and will instead need to go into some sort of care.

There are lots of reasons to eat a healthy diet in the winter months, and throughout the year. Here are some tips to help you eat well for optimum vitality:

Eat More Fruit

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