Beneficial foods for the elderly
Beneficial foods for the elderly
Scientists said the food not only feeds people but also most valuable in the prevention and treatment. The following foods are recommended for the elderly.
Tomatoes
According to research by Harvard University (USA) showed that many users tomatoes (from 2 to 4 times per week) will be 35% lower risk of prostate cancer.
According to scientists, including effects on the quality of tomatoes is lycopene (which makes red) brings. It will be well absorbed if it is processed, or cooked with a type of fat.
Broccoli, cabbage
Both these vegetables have anti-cancer Bladder cancer is common in men.
A 10-year study on 50,000 men showed that, in these users cauliflower and cabbage than 5 times / week, the rate of bladder cancer compared with less than 50% less when using these foods.
Peanuts
Peanuts can help prevent heart disease by lowering bad cholesterol (Low-density lipoproteins is called LDL) and cholesterol, but did not reduce the good cholesterol (High-density lipoproteins is called HDL).
Tofu
Tofu is high in protein, have the ability to reduce cholesterol, reduce hot flashes in the status of menopause. It also helps prevent osteoporosis in women, since soy isoflavones have structures similar to estrogen.
According to some studies, isoflavones strengthening the body with the amount of 90 mg / day to bone (especially hip) more solid. 50-70mg/ngay dose can reduce hot flashes.
Each cup of soy milk contains about 20-35 mg isoflavones. So, just use 2 cups / day is sufficient.
Kale
Not only calcium but also vitamin D and vitamin K also works effectively in protecting the bone.
The vegetables are often a source of vitamin K, which kale is one of the most abundant supply. Kale is effective against osteoporosis, a disease common in older women.
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