Re: Superfoods

[Guest guest]

Thanks for this , will try to eat more of these (thankfully I like most

of it except the oatmeal....how to make it tasty. Do oatmeal cookies

count?????)

Courage

Superfoods

Superfoods

(Source: AGIS)- Many older adults don't eat right. Caregivers say

they just don't have time, while elderly complain about loss of

appetite, chewing problems, eating alone and lack of mobility to cook

or shop for food.

That said, certain foods are better for you than others:

* Beans are good for your heart- a recent study found that older

adults who consume at least 400 micrograms of folate each day can

reduce their risk of Alzheimer's and dementia by 55%.

* Blueberries, grapes, cherries and plums are rich in antioxidants,

which can help to preserve cognitive ability.

* Oranges are full of vitamin C, folate and potassium. Oranges will

also boost your immune system, helping the body fight off cold

viruses.

* Vegetables like broccoli and broccoli sprouts contain a chemical

that kills the bacteria responsible for most stomach cancer. They

also contain folates for decreasing the risk of Alzheimer's.

* Pumpkin- The zinc in pumpkin seeds helps older men have good

prostate health, bones and reduce inflammatory symptoms associated

with arthritis.

* Spinach has qualities that can help protect you from osteoporosis,

heart disease, colon cancer and arthritis. It can also slow cognitive

decline.

* Oats- A nice, hot bowl of oatmeal can lower your cholesterol,

reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease (heart failure) and boost

your immune response to infections and colds.

* Wild salmon is rich in omega-3s that help protect the brain from

aging, reduce age-related brain damage, and improve the efficiency of

nerve signal transmission.

* Soy is a great source of choline, which offers protection against

Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, memory deficit problems and cardiovascular

diseases.

* Green tea is rich in antioxidants that inhibit the growth of cancer

cells. It can also help lower LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibit the

formation of blood clots.

* Tomatoes are a source of lycopene, a carotenoid with antioxidant

and cancer-preventing properties.

* Skinless turkey breast is a great source of protein, niacin, B6,

phosphorus and selenium, needed for healthy hearts and to lower the

risk of cancer.

* Walnuts help preserve the elasticity and flexibility of the

arteries.

* Yogurt contains microbes that can boost your immune system.

If you're not getting the food you need, doctors recommend that older

adults take a daily multivitamin as a supplement to a healthy diet.

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[Guest guest]

Courage.

I throw a handful of raisins and some cut up apple along with the cinnamon in my

oatmeal. Then when I have cooked it, I put yogurt in instead of milk and a

little brown sugar. It is already sweet from the fruit.

I love it.

Hugs,

Donna R

Caregave for Mom (after I brought her from WI to MI) for 3 years and 4th year in

a nh.

She was almost 89 when she died in '02. No dx other than mine.

Re: Superfoods

Thanks for this , will try to eat more of these (thankfully I like most

of it except the oatmeal....how to make it tasty. Do oatmeal cookies

count?????)

Courage

Superfoods

Superfoods

(Source: AGIS)- Many older adults don't eat right. Caregivers say

they just don't have time, while elderly complain about loss of

appetite, chewing problems, eating alone and lack of mobility to cook

or shop for food.

That said, certain foods are better for you than others:

* Beans are good for your heart- a recent study found that older

adults who consume at least 400 micrograms of folate each day can

reduce their risk of Alzheimer's and dementia by 55%.

* Blueberries, grapes, cherries and plums are rich in antioxidants,

which can help to preserve cognitive ability.

* Oranges are full of vitamin C, folate and potassium. Oranges will

also boost your immune system, helping the body fight off cold

viruses.

* Vegetables like broccoli and broccoli sprouts contain a chemical

that kills the bacteria responsible for most stomach cancer. They

also contain folates for decreasing the risk of Alzheimer's.

* Pumpkin- The zinc in pumpkin seeds helps older men have good

prostate health, bones and reduce inflammatory symptoms associated

with arthritis.

* Spinach has qualities that can help protect you from osteoporosis,

heart disease, colon cancer and arthritis. It can also slow cognitive

decline.

* Oats- A nice, hot bowl of oatmeal can lower your cholesterol,

reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease (heart failure) and boost

your immune response to infections and colds.

* Wild salmon is rich in omega-3s that help protect the brain from

aging, reduce age-related brain damage, and improve the efficiency of

nerve signal transmission.

* Soy is a great source of choline, which offers protection against

Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, memory deficit problems and cardiovascular

diseases.

* Green tea is rich in antioxidants that inhibit the growth of cancer

cells. It can also help lower LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibit the

formation of blood clots.

* Tomatoes are a source of lycopene, a carotenoid with antioxidant

and cancer-preventing properties.

* Skinless turkey breast is a great source of protein, niacin, B6,

phosphorus and selenium, needed for healthy hearts and to lower the

risk of cancer.

* Walnuts help preserve the elasticity and flexibility of the

arteries.

* Yogurt contains microbes that can boost your immune system.

If you're not getting the food you need, doctors recommend that older

adults take a daily multivitamin as a supplement to a healthy diet.

Go to full story:

http://tinyurl.com/2he4qs