Purple potatoes are one of the best foods for seniors because they contain anthocyanins – powerful antioxidants and vitamin C, which are anti-cancer substances. said nutritionist, doctor of medical sciences Mariyat Mukhina.
According to him, anthocyanins are especially important for representatives of the older generation because cell mutations can occur in them.
“I can say that carrots are good for older people too. It contains plenty of vitamin A. This is not only the health of the eye capillaries, but also the health of the hearing. Vitamin A is responsible for elastin synthesis. “The thinnest elastin fibers are in our eardrum,” the doctor continued.
He recommended eating one large carrot a day to prevent hearing loss. It is recommended to consume only raw, because boiled vegetables can significantly increase blood sugar levels. It is also recommended that elderly people include pumpkin and seeds, which are rich in zinc, which is good for intelligence, in their diet.
“The elderly often develop dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and age-related nervous system diseases. Foods containing large amounts of zinc prolong the life of the brain. <…> Pumpkin also improves digestion, contains a lot of iron and has a diuretic and anti-inflammatory effect,” Mukhina concluded.
Therapist, nutritionist, Doctor of Medical Sciences Margarita Koroleva previously spokeHe said that eating raw beets will help people over the age of 60 improve their bowel functions.
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