Eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard or expensive with these kitchen staples

The thought of completely changing your diet can feel a bit overwhelming, but a few basic changes can go a long away. 

Hillsborough County Aging Services Dietician Brian Taylor says keeping basic ingredients on hand at all times can improve your physical fitness and power your mind! 

 

Some brain- healthy foods to include on your next shopping trip: 

  • Canned tuna or salmon for Omega 3 fatty acids 
  • Coffee or green tea in moderation for antioxidants and brain stimulation 
  • Assorted berries 
  • Turmeric to fight inflammation  
  • Chia and flax seeds for protein and fiber 
  • Dark chocolate in moderation for brain- healthy acids 
  • Olive oil for brain- healthy fats 
  • Avocado for protein, fiber, and healthy fats 
  • Citrus fruits for Vitamin C 
  • Beans for fiber, vitamins, and minerals 
  • Whole- grain carbohydrates 

 

Check out more recipes and nutrition tips from Hillsborough County Aging Services. 

Included in this series:

Hillsborough County Mindful Mondays  

Mindful Mondays promotes different ways you can make your mental health a priority, despite having a busy schedule. From chair yoga virtual classes to tips on how to decompress after a long day, Hillsborough County’s Mindful Mondays has various interactive resources for you to access, no matter what day or time. New content is updated on a continuing basis.    

 

Last Modified: 6/27/2025, 11:51:28 AM

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