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Vegetarian Elderly Daily Food Plan for adults over 49

In this menu, one hard boiled eggs for its nutrients. If you do not eat egg (for religious belief, or direction of a physician), you may replace it with Dal or nuts

Grains: 6 to 11 servings

Whole grain Roti, or Naan. Brown or Paddy Rice. Avoid products made with refined flours (Maida), and white rice

Vegetables: 3 to 5 servings

Fruits 2 to 4 Cups

Dried beans: 2 to 3 servings

This includes Dal, nuts and eggs. Limit hardboiled Eggs to 1.

Milk Dahi (Yogurt) Cheese: 2 to 3 servings

The milk should be fortified with Vitamin D. The Dahi should be made from milk fortified with Vitamin D. The Dahi Yogurt should have live culture.

Oils and Fats: 2 Tablespoons or less

Fluids Water: 8 or more cups

This includes the number of coffee/tea cups, milk and fruit juices.

Calcium & Vitamin D, and Vitamin B-12 supplements

These supplements may be needed over 70 years of age.