4 Foods That Keep You Healthy Well into Your Golden Years

As the saying goes eat to live not live to eat, but what about eating to feel great? As we age our bodies change and so do our needs. Certain super foods can have you feeling young and rejuvenated. Foods that are rich in vitamins, healthy fat and fiber can help you feeling healthier than ever!

Blueberries

Blueberries are a super fruit for any age group. This berry is packed with tons of antioxidant along with vitamin C to help fight nasty colds. Blueberries have also been known to help with brain function. A study done by 2012 Annals of Neurology study found older adults who eat blueberries experienced slower cognitive decline—an aging delay of as much as 2.5 years—than less avid berry eaters. Out of all the berries, blueberries are the ones that pack the most punch.

Yogurt

A great source of Calcium helps in multiple areas. Yogurt also can help with digestion and provide regularity. This food doesn’t just stop there it also contains protein and is forfeited with vitamin D. Yogurt helps with bone loss which means stronger bones. The stronger your bones are the less likely you are to suffer from falling. Mix in blueberries or nuts to take your yogurt to the next level.

Avacados

The green flesh is dense with heart-healthy unsaturated fat that can lead to a decrease in LDL (often called “bad”) cholesterol over time. Avocados also contain folate which is a missing from many older adult’s diets. John Hopkins Medicine defines a folate deficiency as” The lack of folic acid in the blood. Folic acid is a B vitamin that helps your body make red blood cells. If you don’t have enough red blood cells, you have anemia.”

Spinach

We all know that leafy greens are great for you, but spinach is a leader amongst healthy leafy greens. Spinach is low in calories and has numerous health benefits. Consuming spinach can improve blood glucose levels with older adults who have diabetes. Vitamin C is also packed into spinach making it a great immune booster.

These are just a few foods that will have you feeling healthier than ever and living your best life. Bon Appétit!

Sources:

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/hematology_and_blood_disorders/anemia_of_folate_deficiency_85,P00089
https://www.silversneakers.com/blog/6-best-foods-older-adults/

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