Healthy Eating As You Age

Vegetables

Vegetables have many colors, flavors, and textures. They provide vitamins, minerals, carbs, and fiber.

Fruits

Oranges, grapefruits, berries, apricots, cherries, peaches, mangoes, figs, grapes, and pineapples are just a few of the options.

Grains

Grain products include wheat, rye, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, and other cereal grains.

Protein foods

Proteins build the body. They heal tissues and fight infection. Protein provides energy.

Dairy

Dairy delivers calcium, potassium, and vitamin D to elderly folks, strengthening their bones.

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Oils & solid fats

Oils provide vitamin E and calories. Depending on activity, older persons should take 5–8 tablespoons of oils daily. 

Added sugars

Minimize sugary cereals, processed snacks like cookies and cakes, dairy desserts, and many low-fat foods.

Beverages

Avoid beverages that add calories without nutritional value. Drink mostly water, fat-free and low-fat milk, and 100% juice.

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