Your mom’s doctor told her she’s overweight. She needs to lose 40 pounds if she’s going to lower her risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. You’re not sure how to help her. What diets are best for losing weight that don’t require too much effort on you, her family caregiver? Her home care assistance providers can follow up with your instructions and plan.

What Diet Plans Do Doctor’s Recommend?

When you talk to your mom’s doctor, three diets tend to be the ones that are recommended. The Mediterranean, DASH, and Mind diets are nutritionally balanced and don’t require much change.

All three tend to offer the same foods, and many foods are on this list. The fundamental changes are to stop eating red meats, increase the amount of seafood your mom eats, and make vegetables a substantial part of all meals and snacks.

Foods in the Mediterranean Diet include many vegetables that grow in the Mediterranean region, such as bell peppers, artichokes, tomatoes, eggplants, etc. Fruits and vegetables are part of every meal, fish is twice weekly, and poultry, eggs, and dairy are less common. A typical meal might be a serving of whole-grain pasta with ratatouille.

The DASH Diet also pays attention to avoiding sodium. The food pyramid (highest to lowest servings) is whole grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and lean meats. Add flavor by using salt-free spice blends, fresh herbs, and lemon or lime juice in place of added table salt. A typical meal would be a quinoa cake topped with grilled vegetables and chicken kebabs.

The Mind Diet is designed for brain health and avoiding cognitive loss with diseases like Alzheimer’s. Vegetables, especially leafy greens, are essential in meals and snacks. When your mom is craving a sweet treat, she needs to grab some fresh berries. Blueberries and strawberries are ideal.

Support Your Mom by Hiring Home Care Assistance Services

The plan your mom follows is up to her and her doctor. If you disagree with the steps she’s taking, verify that she’s working with a doctor. As long as she is, it would be best to focus on supporting her. Sometimes, that means stepping back and letting someone else help.

You may find it hard to cook meals that meet her needs. It’s okay to admit when you’re challenged or overwhelmed. Home care assistance services can provide the meal preparation services she requires.

Talk to our specialist in home care assistance services to learn more about prices and how meal preparation services work. You’ll get answers and schedule your mom’s care at the same time.

If you are considering Home Care Assistance Services in Lexington OH, call the caring staff at Central Star Home Health at (419) 610-2161.  Providing services for families in Mansfield, Lexington, Bellville, Crestline, Galion, Shelby, Ashland, Ontario and the surrounding areas.

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Stephen Sternbach

CEO at Central Star Home Health Services

With over 35 years of experience, Stephen Sternbach has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Star Multi Care Services since 1987. After the sale of the New York and New Jersey operations of Star Multi Care Services, Sternbach brought the company private where he remains President and CEO of this 40-million dollar company. With Sternbach at the helm, Star Multi Care Services employs more than 650 employees, in six offices throughout Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York.

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