Registered Dietitians Recommend Eating These Foods if You’re Over 50
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Registered Dietitians, Recommend Eating These Foods, if You’re Over 50.
Registered Dietitians, Recommend Eating These Foods, if You’re Over 50.
It’s no secret that as we age,
we begin to have particular dietary needs. .
Thankfully, there are
a number of foods that
can provide your body with
the nutrients it needs.
Here are six dietitian-recommended foods
that you should be eating if you’re over 50. .
1. Dairy.
As you age, your risk for osteoporosis
increases ... Yogurt is a perfect food high in
calcium as well as vitamin D which helps
calcium absorption. Yogurt is also rich in
probiotics which helps promote gut health, Lisa Young, PhD, RDN, via 'Eat This, Not That!'.
2. High-Quality Protein.
One thing that gains importance as you get
older is getting enough protein. If your diet
is too low in protein and physical activity
is not maintained, it can lead to sarcopenia,
or muscle wasting as you age, Ricci-Lee Hotz, MS, RDN, via 'Eat This, Not That!'.
3. Oats.
Oats contain a soluble fiber called
beta-glucan, and consuming at least
30 grams of fiber is a good bet. Oats offer
additional benefits for the over 50
crowd—they help keep blood sugar
steady and keep you feeling full which is
perfect for watching your weight, Lisa Young, PhD, RDN, via 'Eat This, Not That!'.
4. Flax Seeds.
Flax seeds are an excellent source of both
insoluble and soluble fiber which helps to
keep bowel movements regular. Flax seeds
are also a rich source of ALA, a plant-based
omega 3 fatty acid, which can help lower
the risk of heart attack and strokes, Theresa Gentile, MS, RDN, CDN, via 'Eat This, Not That!'.
5. Sweet Potatoes.
Sweet potatoes are a complex
carbohydrate with nearly 5 grams of fiber
per potato. Fiber has been shown to help
with digestion, improved gut health,
and stabilizing blood sugar, Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN, via 'Eat This, Not That!'.
6. Blueberries.
Blueberries are a wonderful 'brain
food' for aging. Their dark blue hues
infer they are high in polyphenols,
which have been proven to help with
age-related memory decline, Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN, via 'Eat This, Not That!'
Registered Dietitians, Recommend Eating These Foods, if You’re Over 50.
It’s no secret that as we age,
we begin to have particular dietary needs. .
Thankfully, there are
a number of foods that
can provide your body with
the nutrients it needs.
Here are six dietitian-recommended foods
that you should be eating if you’re over 50. .
1. Dairy.
As you age, your risk for osteoporosis
increases ... Yogurt is a perfect food high in
calcium as well as vitamin D which helps
calcium absorption. Yogurt is also rich in
probiotics which helps promote gut health, Lisa Young, PhD, RDN, via 'Eat This, Not That!'.
2. High-Quality Protein.
One thing that gains importance as you get
older is getting enough protein. If your diet
is too low in protein and physical activity
is not maintained, it can lead to sarcopenia,
or muscle wasting as you age, Ricci-Lee Hotz, MS, RDN, via 'Eat This, Not That!'.
3. Oats.
Oats contain a soluble fiber called
beta-glucan, and consuming at least
30 grams of fiber is a good bet. Oats offer
additional benefits for the over 50
crowd—they help keep blood sugar
steady and keep you feeling full which is
perfect for watching your weight, Lisa Young, PhD, RDN, via 'Eat This, Not That!'.
4. Flax Seeds.
Flax seeds are an excellent source of both
insoluble and soluble fiber which helps to
keep bowel movements regular. Flax seeds
are also a rich source of ALA, a plant-based
omega 3 fatty acid, which can help lower
the risk of heart attack and strokes, Theresa Gentile, MS, RDN, CDN, via 'Eat This, Not That!'.
5. Sweet Potatoes.
Sweet potatoes are a complex
carbohydrate with nearly 5 grams of fiber
per potato. Fiber has been shown to help
with digestion, improved gut health,
and stabilizing blood sugar, Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN, via 'Eat This, Not That!'.
6. Blueberries.
Blueberries are a wonderful 'brain
food' for aging. Their dark blue hues
infer they are high in polyphenols,
which have been proven to help with
age-related memory decline, Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN, via 'Eat This, Not That!'