As we age, our ability to stay healthy is influenced by our daily diet. Some studies have shown that there is a correlation between poor eating habits and the high cost of health care for people over the age of 60. So, it makes sense for us at GFMP to find solutions to ensure that our seniors have choices, receive nutrition education and have accessibility to fresh produce at affordable prices.
A balanced diet full of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, lean meat and oily fish is likely to reduce our seniors exposure to some debilitating illnesses, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Seniors who do not have access to fresh fruits and vegetables may eventually suffer from malnutrition, when forced to consume a steady diet of heavily processed foods that have been stripped of much needed nutrients. Besides, eating healthy increases mental acuteness and improves our outlook on life.