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7 Of The Best Foods For Seniors

Whole foods do have an amazing ability to enhance seniors’ health and well being.  If your weekly grocery list already contains a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains…good for you and keep up the good work.  On the other hand, if your grocery list leaves something to be desired, adding these nutrient-dense foods can supercharge your health and make you feel rejuvenated!

Also, if you’re not interested in cooking for yourself or find it a hassle to grocery shop, there are lots of great meal services out there just for older adults that can help incorporate these foods into your diet.

BLUEBERRIES

In a 2012 Annals of Neurology study, people who regularly ate blueberries experienced slower cognitive decline—an aging delay of as much as 2.5 years—than less avid berry eaters.  They are a great source of vitamin K, and also contain vitamin C, fiber, and other antioxidants that are especially important for seniors.

Try adding blueberries to your breakfast cereal, or blend them up in a smoothie.  If buying fresh blueberries is too expensive or you don’t eat them quickly enough, frozen blueberries provide the same level of nutrients and can be stored for longer periods of time.

GREEK YOGURT

10 years ago hardly anyone had heard of this once niche food that has seemingly overtaken supermarket shelves.  Part of Greek yogurt’s popularity is due to its high protein content and great taste.  It also provides high levels of calcium (good for preventing osteoporosis), potassium, and B12.

Protein consumption is very important for seniors because it helps to preserve muscle mass, and adults tend to start eating less meat past age 50.   Enter Greek yogurt, which is a great high-protein snack for seniors eating less meat.

One thing to watch out for with Greek yogurt is the high sugar content of the flavored varieties.  Opting for plain Greek yogurt would be the healthiest choice, and you can stir in fresh fruit or granola.

SPINACH

If it’s good for Popeye, it’s good for you!  Leafy greens, not including iceberg lettuce which has little nutrient value, like spinach are perhaps THE most nutrient dense foods you can eat.  Spinach is especially high in vitamin K, which aids bone health.

To get your daily dose of greens, you can sauté spinach in olive oil until wilted, blend into a delicious smoothie (you’ll barely notice the taste), or make yourself a fresh spinach salad with balsamic vinaigrette.

MIXED NUTS

While most nuts are high in fat, not all fats are bad.  Nuts are high in Omega-3 fatty acids, which can help with inflammation and prevent chronic diseases like cancer.

Almonds are high in magnesium, pistachios are high in potassium, and even peanuts are considered pretty healthy for seniors.  If your doctor wants you on a sodium-restricted diet, you can opt for unsalted mixed nuts.

The USDA recommends that you aim for 4 oz of nuts every week.

SALMON

Not everyone cares for fish, but for those who do salmon is an excellent choice.  Salmon is chalked-full of Omega-3 fatty acids, which help keep your heart healthy and greatly decreases brain cell loss.  It’s also high in vitamin D (which is especially important during the winter), which helps keep seniors’ bones strong.

Aim for eating oily fish like salmon 1-3 times/week, and avoid smoked salmon (or lox) if your doctor recommends a low sodium diet for you.

CARROTS

Carrots are very high in vitamin A, and numerous studies have shown that individuals consuming high level of that particular vitamin are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.  One 7-inch carrot delivers the daily-recommended dose of vitamin A.  Having a small bag of baby carrots on hand for a snack is always a good idea!

DARK CHOCOLATE

We all love our sweets, senior’s included!  But find a satisfying treat that isn’t detrimental to your health is tough with all the indulgent options out there.

For seniors with a sweet tooth who are watching what they eat, dark chocolate is a healthy alternative to other dessert options.  Dark chocolate is high is antioxidants, which help neutralize free radicals that can cause a variety of diseases.  The cocoa butter is also good for seniors wanting to control their cholesterol level.

March 7, 2018/by Maddie
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