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, an
d pineapples are just a few of the options.
Grains
Grain products include wheat, rye, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, and other cereal gra
ins.
Protei
n foods
Proteins build the body. They heal tissues and fight infection. Protein provides ener
gy.
Dairy
Dairy delivers calcium, potassium, and vitamin D to elderly folks, strengthening thei
r 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.
Bevera
ges
Avoid beverages that add calories without nutritional value. Drink mostly water, fat-
free and low-fat milk, and 100% juice.
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