Leamington and Warwick Living Jan - Feb 2021

10 top foods for eating well as we get older
As we age it is vitally important to eat
certain foods which offer a huge benefit
to people as they age. The correct foods
help in maintaining their health and
memory if they’re consumed as part of
a healthy lifestyle.
Eating a certain type of food won’t help
you cure a disease or prevent dementia,
but a healthy diet packed with nutritious
foods does have its benefits. Specific
products can benefit those in elderly care
homes and help them maintain their health
and memory if they’re consumed as part
of a healthy lifestyle. Not sure which foods
should be on your or your loved one’s
grocery list? Here are the top 10 foods
that senior citizens should be eating.
1. Apples
Apples are wonderful fruits for those who
are struggling to maintain their blood sugar
levels or who have high cholesterol. The
soluble fibre they contain can help lower
cholesterol and slow the uptake of glucose.
Apples also provide potassium, antioxidants
and vitamin C.
2. Shellfish
Shellfish like crab, oysters and scallops
contain vitamin B12, iron, magnesium and
potassium, all of which are beneficial for
brain function.
3. Leafy green vegetables
Leafy greens like spinach, kale, and turnip
greens, as well as vegetables like broccoli,
have been linked to lower levels of cognitive
decline as people age.
4. Fish
Salmon, halibut, tuna, mackerel, sardines
and other cold-water fish have high
omega-3 fatty acid levels, making them
good for the heart and brain. If seafood isn’t
your cup of tea, beans, nuts, flaxseeds and
healthy oils can be good substitutes.
5. Eggs
Eggs are easy to incorporate into a
meal and full of protein. They also
contain choline, which is a B vitamin that
benefits memory and encourages stress
management.
6. Asparagus
Asparagus is full of nutrients that benefit
seniors. Lycopene, for example, can protect
against prostate cancer. Vitamin A boosts
the immune system and eye health, while
fibre aids in cholesterol reduction and
contributes to heart health.
7. Berries and dark-skinned fruits
Berries and dark-skinned fruits have plenty
of antioxidants, which help fight damaging
free radicals in the body. Blueberries,
blackberries, strawberries, raspberries,
plums, oranges, red grapes and cherries are
all good options.
8. Dark chocolate
You will be pleased to know that your
chocolate habit might be good for you!
Dark chocolate is full of antioxidants, and
may help prevent heart attacks, lower blood
pressure and decrease the risk of stroke.
9. Coffee
If you drink coffee, you’re in luck. Drinking
coffee can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s
disease, heart and respiratory diseases,
stroke, diabetes and infections.
10. Greek yoghurt
Greek yoghurt is full of protein and
digestion-friendly probiotics, and it’s low
in sugar. It’s also got plenty of calcium for
bone health.
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They use the very latest technology to keep their home clean
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with activities and experiences personalised to their unique
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