
A lot of people want to be able to age in place but are you willing to do what it takes to stay healthy? If Independent Living is what you want consider making the following foods part of your lifestyle!
Here is a list of the top 25 foods to incorporate into your diet helping you stay healthy and have a better change of aging in place!
Here is a list of the top 25 foods to incorporate into your diet helping you stay healthy and have a better change of aging in place!
- Salmon -Omega-3 fatty acids.
- Flaxseed (ground) -Omega-3 fatty acids; fiber, phytoestrogens.
- Oatmeal -Omega-3 fatty acids; magnesium; potassium; folate; niacin; calcium; soluble fiber.
- Black or Kidney Beans-B-complex vitamins; niacin; folate; magnesium; omega-3 fatty acids; calcium; soluble fiber.
- Almonds- Plant omega-3 fatty acids; vitamin E; magnesium; fiber; heart-favorable mono- and polyunsaturated fats; phytosterols.
- Walnuts- Plant omega-3 fatty acids; vitamin E; magnesium; folate; fiber; heart-favorable mono- and polyunsaturated fats; phytosterols.
- Red wine- Catechins and reservatrol (flavonoids).
- Tuna- Omega-3 fatty acids; folate; niacin.
- Tofu- Niacin; folate; calcium; magnesium; potassium.
- Brown rice -B-complex vitamins; fiber; niacin; magnesium, fiber.
- Soy milk -Isoflavones (a flavonoid); B-complex vitamins; niacin; folate, calcium; magnesium; potassium; phytoestrogens.
- Blueberries -Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); anthocyanin (a flavonoid); ellagic acid (a polyphenol); vitamin C; folate; calcium, magnesium; potassium; fiber.
- Carrots Alpha-carotene (a carotenoid); fiber.
- Spinach -Lutein (a carotenoid); B-complex vitamins; folate; magnesium; potassium; calcium; fiber.
- Broccoli -Beta-carotene (a carotenoid); Vitamins C and E; potassium; folate; calcium; fiber.
- Sweet potato -Beta-carotene (a carotenoid); vitamins A, C, E; fiber.
- Red bell peppers -Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); B-complex vitamins; folate; potassium; fiber.
- Asparagus -Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); B-complex vitamins; folate; fiber
- Oranges -Beta-cryptoxanthin, beta- and alpha-carotene, lutein (carotenoids) and flavones (flavonoids); vitamin C; potassium; folate; fiber.
- Tomatoes -Beta- and alpha-carotene, lycopene, lutein (carotenoids); vitamin C; potassium; folate; fiber.
- Acorn squash -Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); B-complex and C vitamins; folate; calcium; magnesium; potassium; fiber.
- Cantaloupe -Alpha- and beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); B-complex and C vitamins; folate; potassium; fiber.
- Papaya -Beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein (carotenoids); Vitamins C and E; folate; calcium; magnesium; potassium.
- Dark chocolate -Reservatrol and cocoa phenols (flavonoids).
- Tea