Dieta pro vyšší věk – Grofová Zuzana Kala (2012)

With the current demographic development accompanied by an aging population, many older individuals will find advice and recommendations in this book regarding suitable dietary composition and simple meal preparation. It also describes the minimal kitchen or kitchenette equipment for a single or two-person household, with which quality, varied meals can be prepared quickly and easily. The book briefly mentions theories and facts about aging, provides a concise overview of essential nutrients and sources where they can be found. A slight increase in protein intake, along with a simultaneous reduction in excess empty energy from fats and simple sugars (taking into account the decrease in basal energy expenditure with age), leads, together with adequate physical activity, to maintaining health and vitality into old age. Practical applications in everyday life stem from this basic recommendation by experts. The recipe section includes dishes that the author has personally tried, many of which she has created and demonstrates in dietary cooking courses. The recipes are designed so that additional variations can be derived from their basic version. The most diet-friendly variant is chosen, prepared without fat and without thickening with flour or roux. The dish can then be easily enriched with energy by adding fat or thickening.