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:
- Got 2 Minutes? Make this Brain- Healthy Treat!
- Eat Well, Age Well!
- How Hillsborough Senior Centers Reduce Social Isolation Among Seniors
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