instruction: hello doctor I am a cook with meals on wheels and I would like to get some well balanced meal ideas for the elderly I cook for I have people with diabetes ebs diverticulitis and high blood pressure please suggest
output: hi good to know the profession you have chosen ideally you can keep a dietician for more help and meal planning as she will plan the diet according to requirements and budget and considering company development these tips may be helpful choose good carbs not no carbs whole grains are your best bet pay attention to the protein package fish poultry nuts and beans are the best choices choose foods with healthy fats limit foods high in saturated fat and avoid foods with trans fat plant oils nuts and fish are the healthiest sources choose a fiber filled diet rich in whole grains vegetables and fruits include more vegetables and fruits go for color and variety dark green yellow orange and red calcium is important but milk is not the only or even best source includes almonds dates nuts and seeds water is best to quench your thirst skip the sugary drinks and go easy on the milk and juice eating less salt is good for everyone is health choose more fresh foods and fewer processed foods moderate drinking can be healthy but not for everyone you must weigh the benefits and risks 10 a daily multivitamin is a great nutrition insurance policy some extra vitamin may add an extra health boost I hope this helps