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The Great Athulya kitchen

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My mother used to tell me as a child that the kitchen is where life begins. Even though I didn't recognize it at that time, I can now understand the importance of a kitchen in a home. The majority of the time, elderly people's main concern is their diet because they have little options for food because of their chronic illnesses. Because of this, they no longer appreciate their meals as much as they did when they were younger. And one of the main criteria seniors look out in a senior living community is the diet and dining experience provided for them. Athulya Assisted Living being a haven for seniors provides seniors with a healthy vegetarian diet that is prepared by the specialist Athulya cooks according to the needs of each elderly.  The Dining Experience in Athulya Athulya Assisted Living provides the best meal plan and dining experience for seniors with nutritional assistance from a nutritionist skilled in diet plans. Not only do they claim to provide the best meal plans,

Better Diabetes Management with Healthy Eating for Seniors

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Diabetes happens to be a very common health issue prevalent in today’s world and more so in the elderly population. Approximately two-thirds of people suffering from this medical condition is constituted by seniors! Such patients are also likely to be suffering from other related ailments like hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and dyslipidemia (high blood lipid levels). With aging, the degenerating body has additional nutritional needs for repairing tissues. Besides, older people are likely to suffer from age-related issues like low immunity, indigestion, fatigue and fragile bones and muscles. As a result, physical activity levels in elders decrease making them victims of various metabolic disorders. Hence healthy eating for the elderly becomes more important than consuming less food. Formulating a diet plan for seniors can, therefore, be challenging, particularly for those with diabetes. Yet this certainly forms the crux of diabetes management. That is so because the mai