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Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Dec 30, 2022 | Replies (290)Comment receiving replies
Found this today and might be why “all the sweets”
Often people with dementia don't taste food and experience flavor like they once did, which can change appetite preferences. Because taste buds are diminished as people age, people with dementia opt for heavy foods or foods with a lot of flavor, like sugary sweets.
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Thanks! That helps explain it.
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Some more “sweet” info:
Most processed foods have excessive amounts of sugar added in the process of being made, and high sugar diets have been shown to be direct links to increased risk of heart disease.
According to Dr. Raed Bargout, a cardiologist at Dignity Health-Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale, California, processed meat is one of the worst, especially processed deli meat. “Processed deli meat is on the top of the list for food that can increase the risk of cardiovascular events including heart attacks and stroke.” He says. If you like adding deli meat to your sandwiches, consider cooking turkey or chicken fresh instead.