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1. Hydration
It is recommended to consume between 8 and 12 cups of water daily to maintain optimal hydration.
2. Dark Green Vegetables
Incorporate dark green vegetables into your meals at least three to four times per week. Recommended selections include broccoli, peppers, Brussels sprouts, and leafy greens such as kale and spinach.
3. Whole Grains
Consume whole grains two to three times a day for sufficient dietary fiber intake. Seek out products made from whole wheat flour, rye, oatmeal, barley, amaranth, quinoa or multigrain blends which contain 3-4 grams of fiber per serving; those containing 5 or more grams are considered excellent sources.
4. Beans and Lentils
Include bean-based dishes in your weekly meal plan at least once per week. Enhance soups, stews, casseroles, salads and dips with legumes including beans and lentils or enjoy them in their pure form.
5. Fish
Aim for two to three servings of fish each week; one serving equates to 3-4 ounces of cooked fish. Optimal choices include salmon trout herring bluefish sardines & tuna boasting robust flavors & nutritional benefits
6 Berries
Strive add two four servings fruit daily focusing berries like raspberries blueberries blackberries strawberries These provide essential vitamins antioxidants that offer numerous health advantage
7 Winter squash Consume winter veggies pentru example butternut acorn sizes well other vibrantly colored orange green produce including sweet potato cantaloupe mango Incorporating these variety foods not enhances flavor also boosts intake valuable nutrients