If you are trying to help your elderly loved one eat healthier, you may have come across a list of superfoods.

It is important to know that not every healthy food offers the same health benefits. This is why professionals call certain foods – superfoods. Learning more about these superfoods and adding them to your elderly loved one’s diet is a great idea. If you and your loved one’s elderly care providers do this, it could help your loved one to have a better quality of life, reduced risk of health issues, and much more.

Greek Yogurt

One of the best superfoods out there for the elderly is Greek yogurt. Almost all types of yogurt are good for the body if they don’t have much sugar or fat in them. However, there are even more positive benefits to Greek yogurt. If you want to help your elderly loved one live a healthier life and maintain their muscle mass, this superfood is the way to go. It is also a very significant source of protein for those who don’t get enough protein in their body.

Beans

Your elderly loved one needs to get enough fiber in their diet. Many senior citizens don’t have enough fiber in their diet, so they end up taking a supplement. However, if your elderly loved one can add more beans to their diet, this could give them the fiber they need every day. In fact, many types of beans have the amount of fiber that your elderly loved one needs daily.

Salmon

It is important that your elderly loved one gets enough omega-3 fatty acids in their diet. Salmon is filled with these types of fatty acids. In addition, salmon has a lot of Vitamin D in it. The combination of Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids can boost your elderly loved one’s metabolism. It can also help to reduce the risk of having heart disease, as well.

Nuts

There are many types of nuts that would be great for your elderly loved one’s health, as well. Many nuts, especially those that come from trees, are filled with omega-3 fatty acids. As previously mentioned, these can lower the chances of having heart disease. Eating tree nuts regularly can also help to reduce bad cholesterol levels and high blood pressure.

Conclusion

These are some of the superfoods that you or an elderly care provider should add to your elderly loved one’s daily diet. It is important that your loved one is getting the nutrients, minerals, and vitamins that they need to maintain or even improve their health.

The staff at Home Care Matters is available to talk with you and your family about all of your needs. Home Care Matters is a home care agency providing quality and affordable Home Health Care in Oakwood, GA, and surrounding areas. Call (770) 965.4004 for more information.

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Valerie was born in Miami, FL and after a few family moves, grew up locally in the Marietta, GA area.Valerie is the oldest of 4 (3 younger brothers).She is married and has one child.Valerie is the Founder, Owner and CEO of Home Care Matters.Valerie’s mom, Dee, is the inspiration and primary driver as the how and why the business was born.Valerie says, “My mom is never far from our thoughts.Mom was an integral part of developing and starting HCM before she passed away.Our goal is to stay true to her memory and continue to honor her with the love, values, and ethics she taught us.”

Valerie has the unique experience with home care as she has experienced it from both ends of the spectrum, as a caregiver and as needing care herself as a cancer survivor. Valerie says, “Taking care of someone you love is a physically, mentally and demanding labor of love.Taking care of my mom was the hardest thing I have ever done. It has given me an insight and perspective not many people understand unless you are doing it or have done it.I loved taking care of my mom.I love helping others take care of their love ones too.And now that I’ve been sick, it’s given me a whole new level of empathy and understanding for those who are sick and need help.”

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