Have you ever noticed that something you used to eat all the time now upsets your stomach, or just doesn’t taste the same anymore? Well, it could be due to your age.

Our digestive systems change as we get older.

“Sometimes we become intolerant to certain foods because we’re starting to lose those digestive enzymes. All these enzymes in the digestive process is needed to break down food, but as we get older, things slow down a little bit. So maybe we used to be able to drink milk, but now we became lactose intolerant. So, it’s going to affect our intake and our choices,” according to Lillian Craigs-Dino, a dietician with Cleveland Clinic.

Craggs-Dino says older individuals may also experience other digestive issues like acid reflux, or heart burn, and constipation.

To help prevent that, she recommends keeping a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, protein, whole grains and dairy.

In addition, they need to make sure they’re getting enough calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B-12, and fiber which offers many benefits.

For example, fiber can aid in weight management and improved digestion.

Staying active is important too, she said.