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10 Super Foods for Seniors

A well-balanced diet is an important key in keeping aging seniors healthy. Antioxidants protect the body from dangerous substances that can lead to many chronic diseases. For seniors, an antioxidant rich diet can help boots the immune system while providing major health benefits.

 

Beans- full of protein, vitamins, calcium, and fiber. Small red beans, kidney, pinto and black beans are all rich in antioxidants.

Pomegranate- In addition to being rich in antioxidants, pomegranate also decreases bad cholesterol as well as plaque build-up. The most well-known benefit to eating pomegranates is its role in reducing heart disease.

Cinnamon- Cinnamon is known to reduce bad cholesterol, help the body use insulin more efficiently and can even help cut blood sugar levels by 20-30%.

Blueberries- contains more antioxidants than any other fruit or vegetable and are a great source of dietary fiber. Studies also show blueberries may boost your brainpower and can also help fight off urinary tract infections.

Tomatoes- contains a powerful antioxidant called lycopene. Tomatoes cooked in soups or sauces reduce the risk of prostate cancer and other cancers of the digestive tract.

Black Tea- may help protect against various forms of cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Green Tea- contains another unique antioxidant called EGCG, which help slow down the aging process.

Red Wine- contains bioflavonoids, phenols, resveratrol, and tannins, which have antioxidant and anticlotting properties, and raises good cholesterol.

Nuts- Walnuts, pistachios, pecans, hazelnuts, and almonds are some of the top nuts with the most antioxidant content.

Dark Chocolate- ranks just as high or higher than most fruits or vegetables in antioxidant content.

 

Keeping a healthy diet is incredibly important, especially during the time of the Covid-19 virus going around. Seniors will want to keep up their immune system as much as possible. If you or a family member are having difficulties getting to the store to get your healthy and antioxidant rich foods, let Visiting Angels of Frederick, MD know, we would be happy to assist you with your weekly grocery run!

Please advise you should always consult your doctor before making any dietary changes.

Serving Frederick, Middletown, New Market and surrounding areas in Frederick County

Visiting Angels FREDERICK, MD
1003 W 7th St #310
Frederick, MD 21701
Phone: 301-418-6172
R2176

Serving Frederick, Middletown, New Market and surrounding areas in Frederick County

Visiting Angels FREDERICK, MD
1003 W 7th St #310
Frederick, MD 21701
Phone: 301-418-6172
R2176

"We have been so lucky to find Visiting Angels. The care givers that help my parents have a deep sense of respect, kindness, and are very thoughtful in offering any suggestions that may help with my parents daily routines. One of the most important values Visiting Angels seems to work towards is making sure the client and the care giver are a good fit. This is incredibly reassuring for us all as a family."

– Aileen Y. (More reviews here)

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