The 5 foods that seniors should eat every day include.
Beans, pulses, fish, eggs and other proteins.
Healthy oils and spreads.
Dairy and alternatives to dairy.
Potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy foods.
And fruits and vegetables.
Berries are also a healthy food and fruit for seniors to eat as berries are high in antioxidants and fiber and have brain boosting properties.
Other beneficial healthy fruits for seniors are oranges and Kiwis for vitamin C, apples for the fiber, avocados for healthy fats and bananas for potassium.
Berries, especially blueberries are rich in fiber and antioxidants and help to support brain health, cognitive function and can help to reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease.
Bananas are a great source of potassium, which is also crucial for fluid balance and regulation of your blood pressure and they also provide you with vitamin C.
Oranges are high in vitamin C, which helps to support your immune function and helps your body absorb iron.
Avocados contain healthy monounsaturated fats, antioxidants and fiber which can help to lower your cholesterol levels and promote a healthy heart.
Kiwi fruits are high in vitamin C and vitamin E, which help boost your immune system and protect against illness.
Eating a diverse diet with various fruits provides you with a wider range of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and choosing whole fruits over just juices is healthier although fruit juice is also healthy.
Fiber is also essential for proper and healthy digestive health and helps with weight management, blood sugar and cholesterol.
Seniors that have diabetes should also prioritize low glycemic fruits and control their overall intake.