Most people are thinking about chocolate in February because of Valentine’s Day, but February is also American Heart Month and that means heart health should also be on your mind. Seniors in particular and their in-home care providers should be making an effort to fill their meals with heart health foods. Seniors have a high risk of developing heart disease, but eating healthy foods and getting exercise can help. Eating healthy may not be as tasty as eating Valentine’s Candy, but a diet that is filled with these heart-healthy foods can also be sweet.
Oats
In-Home Care Delray Beach FL – In-Home Care: Heart Healthy Foods Seniors Should Be EatingOats are a fantastic source of nutrients and they taste great too. Oats have healthy protein which seniors need and the fiber they need too. Oats are easier for the body to break down than wheat so seniors may find that they have fewer digestive issues when they eat oat based breads instead of wheat based bread. Oatmeal, oat bread, and other oat staples should be a regular part of a senior’s diet.
In-Home Care Can Encourage Eggs to be Eaten
Seniors need protein, and many seniors don’t get enough. Eggs are a great easy to digest source of protein. Eggs are vitamin superfoods too. They contain Vitamin A, Vitamins B5, B12, and B2. Eggs also have small amounts of essential vitamins K, D, and E. Another benefit of eating eggs is that they can be made in dozens of different ways and they’re delicious any way they’re prepared. Fried, scrambled, or made into omelet they always taste great. If your senior loved one likes deviled eggs but doesn’t like making them because they take a long time to prepare an in-home care provider can make a batch of deviled eggs for your loved one. Hard cooked eggs also make fantastic snacks.
Dark Chocolate
Chocolate can healthy! If it’s dark chocolate that is at least 70% cacao. There have been numerous studies showing that dark chocolate that is at least 70% can have heart benefits. It will also conquer any cravings for sweets that your senior loved one has.
Salmon
Fish in general is a staple part of a heart healthy diet. But salmon in particular is something that seniors should be eating often. Salmon is a lean protein that has essential Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids are fantastic for a senior’s brain health and for heart health too. Salmon fillets are easy to make and can be paired with healthy vegetables for a delicious heart-healthy meal. Or salmon mousse or salmon salad can be prepared for a quick snack or lunch.
Leafy Green Veggies Can be Prepared by In-Home Care
Often seniors don’t eat as many leafy green vegetables as they should. Leafy green vegetables are low in calories, filling, and packed with nutrients. If your senior loved one has been skimping on the fresh vegetables because they have trouble preparing fresh vegetables an in-home care provider can help seniors by washing, chopping, and preparing the leafy green vegetables that should be part of your senior loved one’s diet.
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