What are good foods for the elderly?

I have selected some foods that are good for the elderly. There are many nutrients in a given food. In the parenthesis, I have given the major micro nutrient benefit in the food selected.

Whole Grain Naan (with Yeast) digestive tract, lowering cholesterol

Chickpeas (Cholay) Fiber for digestive tract, and Calcium for bones

Red Kidney beans (Rajma)

Moong bean sprouts

Dahi or Yogurt with live culture 1 Cup per day: Digestive tract, Bone mass

Blue berries (Choline for brain cells)

Avocado (Omega 3 for heart, digestive tract, and central nerves)

Papaya (Enzyme for digestive tract)

Banana (Potassium for blood pressure)

Water melon (Lycopene for prostates)

Orange juice fortified with Calcium and Vitamin D

Jamun (Antioxidant, if u are living in India One cup per day)

Phalsa (Antioxidant, if u are living in India One cup per day)

Raw Spinach (Enzyme for digestive tract)

Raw or cooked Spinach (Leutein for age related macular degeneration)

Cauliflower (Choline for brain foods)

Red Ripe Tomatoes (Lycopene for prostates) Elderly should eat about 2 Tablespoons of Tomato sauce, or 2 slices of tomatoes per day

Colorful vegetables (Antioxidants) Butter nut squash (Indian Pumpkin)

Allium vegetables (Antioxidants): garlic, onion, green onions (scallion)

Flax seeds (Best Omega 3 seed). Flax seeds may be sprinkled over a bowl of cereal, added to Atta for making Roti.

Almonds (Highest in Vitamin E, prevents infection, heart disease)

Walnuts (Best Omega 3 nut)

Canola Cooking oil (Best Omega 3 cooking oil)

One hardboiled egg per day (Choline for brain foods, B Vitamins regeneration of liver tissues)

Fish high in omega 3 fatty acid

Coffee or tea (Green or Black) 2 to 3 cups per day. (Liver)

600 IU of Vitamin D supplement, twice a day

Fish oil supplement (EPA, DHA 200 mg each), twice a day

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