{"id":1337,"date":"2019-09-07T16:40:48","date_gmt":"2019-09-07T20:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/palmbeach\/?p=1337"},"modified":"2020-07-14T22:26:54","modified_gmt":"2020-07-15T02:26:54","slug":"elder-care-in-boynton-beach-fl-8-ways-seniors-can-add-more-fruits-and-vegetables-to-their-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/34\/florida\/palmbeach\/blog\/elder-care-in-boynton-beach-fl-8-ways-seniors-can-add-more-fruits-and-vegetables-to-their-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways Seniors Can Add More Fruits and Vegetables to Their Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There are a number of benefits to eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, including a lower risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and stroke. As important as these fresh foods are to the health of older adults, many of them do not eat as many healthy foods as they should.<\/p>\n

Since September is National Fruit and Veggies Month<\/a>, it is the perfect time to start incorporating more of these healthful foods to your loved one\u2019s meals. Seniors who are managing chronic illnesses can especially benefit from more fruits and vegetables. Elder care providers can also help older adults make better choices for their bodies by assisting with the grocery shopping and preparing the meals. If you are looking for some simple ways to encourage your loved one to eat more fruits and veggies, here are 8 easy ways to do so.<\/p>\n

1. Start Small<\/h2>\n

Older adults who are used to eating high calorie, high fat meals cannot be expected to suddenly eat salads. Instead, try these small steps to a healthier diet:<\/p>\n