Fermented foods suitable for the elderly are grain fermented products, bean fermented products, dairy fermented products, vegetable fermented products and so on.
1. Grain fermentation products: such as bread, steamed bread, buns, cakes, etc., after fermentation, these foods will become more fluffy and tasty, suitable for people with weak digestive function to eat, fermentation also greatly increased the nutritional value of food, such as proteins, vitamins, minerals, etc., to improve the body’s absorption and utilization of these nutrients.
2. Bean fermented products: such as natto, soy sauce, tempeh, curd, etc., this kind of food is rich in protein, and after fermentation, it is easier to digest and absorb, natto also contains nattokinase, which is beneficial to health, but part of the bean fermented products due to the high content of salt, it is recommended to eat in moderation.
3. Dairy fermented products: such as yogurt, cheese, etc., this kind of food after fermentation, the lactose content decreases, and contains probiotics, therefore, no added sugar yogurt contains relatively low sugar, can promote intestinal peristalsis, is also suitable for the elderly to eat.
4. Vegetable fermented products: such as kimchi and sauerkraut, etc. The nutrition in kimchi is mainly based on dietary fiber and B vitamins, lactic acid helps digestion, and probiotics can regulate intestinal function.
Elderly people who are allergic to the corresponding foods are not suitable for the corresponding fermented foods.