The food that one eats can indeed supply them with adequate vitamins and nutrition that they need to get every day. Seniors are especially prone to getting lack of certain vitamins. We at Mom’s Home Care believe that the best way to ensure that they do get their essential vitamins is by having our caregivers cook them up some awesome vegetables that are jam packed with all sorts of essential vitamins and minerals that they should get regularly.
Why should you incorporate vegetables and fruit in your diet? The answer is clear. Vegetables and fruits are very high in delivering all sorts of good vitamins to those who need them most. Our caregivers know that vegetables are high in vitamins and they know how to add them to senior’s diets as much as they can.
Here are some sample foods for some essential vitamins
Vitamin C Food Sources:
Vitamin C vegetables or fruits - Some of the finest of all sources to get Vitamin C are through citrus fruits. Citrus fruits contain lots of natural Vitamin C. Vitamin C is special because it acts like an anti-oxidant in the body and helps to absorb iron. One fruit in particular are oranges. What are some veggies that are high sources of Vitamin C? Some of these vegetables are green peppers, red peppers, kiwis, and tomatoes.
Calcium Food Sources:
Another prized and required vitamin that seniors need to get is Calcium. Calcium is a very high source of calcium and they make for strong bones and teeth. They also help in a major way with muscle movement and nerve function as well. Kale is one vegetable that is a high calcium food source. A single serving of Kale can give a person about 10% of the daily recommended amount of essential Calcium that they do need to have. What are some others? Broccoli, chia seeds, and yogurt are also great food sources for calcium too.
Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B6 Food Sources:
Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B6 are two essential vitamins that seniors should also have on a regular daily basis. Vitamin B12 is important for two reasons: red blood cell formation and neurological functions. Vitamin B6 is important for metabolism and brain development. Vitamin B12 can come from eggs, trout, or salmon. Vitamin B6 can be found in chickpeas, tuna, and various nuts.
Vitamin A Food Sources:
Vitamin A is an important vitamin for seniors for a number of reasons. Vitamin A is required for vision, immune system function, and support for heart, lungs, and kidneys. Sweet potatoes are a very potent source when it comes to Vitamin A.
These are just a sample of the many vegetables and foods that seniors can eat to obtain their regular intake of essential vitamins on a daily basis. We suggest our caregivers who provide routine homecare to take this valuable information into account when creating healthy nutritious meals.
