The Best Foods To Eat After 50, According To Nutritionists
Huff PostSergio Amiti via Getty Images We spy several of the recommended foods in this bowl. Aim to eat half a cup of beans per day by adding them to salads or soups.” Low-fat cottage cheese In case you haven’t heard, cottage cheese is making a major comeback — and luckily, Tomaino said, it’s a great option for people over 50. Choose low-sodium or no-salt-added cottage cheese if high blood pressure is a concern.” Dark leafy greens Choose from your favorite leafy greens, Tomaino suggests: spinach, kale, chard, collard greens and even broccoli. Eat them on their own or add to oatmeal, yogurt, salads or smoothies.” Salmon Salmon, ideally wild-caught, is a top food for people over 50 due to it’s omega-3 content, Tomaino said. “Lean sources of protein like poultry, lean cuts of meat, eggs and plant-based proteins are essential for muscle maintenance, immune function and wound healing,” Melamed said.