How change in diet eased elderly woman’s knee pain; doctor shares heartwarming video

Protein is essential for every individual, irrespective of age, gender. However, there are a certain group of individuals whose protein requirement is more than others and among these are the elderly population. As people age, they naturally lose muscle, a condition known as

sarcopenia

, which can increase the risk of falls and fractures. Adequate protein intake helps counteract this process by supporting muscle repair and growth.
A similar message has been conveyed by Dr. Sayajirao Gaikwad on X. Sharing a heartwarming post on the microblogging platform, Dr. Gaikwad has stressed on the importance of diet for elderly and why protein should be an integral part of the diet of the elderly.
Sharing a heartwarming video of an elderly woman, in a series of posts on X, Dr. Gaikwad writes: This is how I encourage elderly people to eat high protein foods. With just putting them on high protein foods we see change in quality of their life. Our elder deserve nutrient dense foods. Eggs,paneer,meat,legumes rich diet. Strictly lowering rice,stopping wheat helping her.

Six months back she was unable to walk without support.
She was advised for knee replacement surgery.
She refused it.
She is happily following diet and she is seeing such great improvement in her health.
75% knee pains are improved with just changing foods.
In the video, we can see the conversation he is having with the woman regarding her diet.
Dr. Gaikwad’s post is a reminder that our diet and lifestyle should be scrutinized and changed as per the requirements of the body.

Watch the video here:

Important protein sources for elderly

Lentils (dal), chickpeas (chana), kidney beans (rajma), and black gram (urad dal) are excellent sources of protein and fiber. Adding soya chunks or tofu to meals can further boost protein intake. Sprouts, such as moong and chana, are easy to digest and packed with nutrients, making them ideal for breakfast or snacks. Nuts like almonds, walnuts, and seeds like flaxseeds or chia seeds are also excellent choices for a protein boost.
Dairy is an integral part of Indian diets and a great source of protein and calcium. Milk, curd, paneer, and buttermilk are excellent options. Greek yogurt, in particular, is a high-protein alternative to regular curd. These options are versatile and can be consumed with meals or as snacks.
For those who consume animal products, eggs are highly nutritious protein source. Lean meats like chicken and fish, especially fatty fish like salmon or mackerel, provide high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids.