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Summer Fruits and Vegetables and The Best Superfoods for Seniors 

Senior Nutrition  |  July 28, 2025

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What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About a Healthy Summer Diet

While it’s often recommended that we eat five-to-seven servings of fruits and vegetables each day, the CDC suggests that it could be as much as 13, depending on age, gender, and physical activity.

Senior Nutrition: Clearing the Plate

Remember when you were a child and your parents insisted you finish all your fruits and vegetables? It may have felt like a chore back then, but looking back, it’s clear they had your best interests at heart. While those foods were essential for your growth and development, they become even more critical as we age. Fruits and vegetables are powerful allies in supporting healthy aging and can help lower the risk of serious health conditions like heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, digestive issues, and even some types of cancer.

In fact, there are a number of fruits and vegetables that have been classified as “superfoods.” This signifies that they represent an all-natural (generally plant-based) source of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients conducive to healthy living. And because these foods are so nutrient-dense, they are ideal for aging adults, who are often challenged with reaching their required daily intake of essential vitamins, folic acid, and niacin.

Below you will find some of the fruit and vegetable superfoods that your aging loved ones can incorporate into their diets. Be sure that they consult a physician before modifying any diet, especially if they do not have a comprehensive understanding of their food allergies.

Eight Fruit and Vegetable Superfoods for Seniors

#1. Blueberries:

Packed with vitamins C and K, blueberries provide seemingly innumerable health benefits. Regular consumption has been linked to maintenance of brain functionality, due primarily to high flavonoid levels. Its manganese levels help regulate metabolism, while the fiber lowers cholesterol and, in turn, maintains blood sugar.

#2. Apples: 

Similar to blueberries, apples are a significant source of soluble fiber (daily consumption is said to reduce LDL cholesterol by 40%), but they’re also rich in potassium and vitamin C, both of which benefit blood pressure. Moreover, apple skin contains an antioxidant called quercetin that provides antihistamine and anti-inflammatory support.

#3. Cherries: 

Did you know that cherries get their red color from an antioxidant known as anthocyanin? Not only does it provide the small fruit with a vibrant color, it gives it some pretty significant inflammation-reducing and triglyceride-lowering power. Cherries can also help regulate sleep cycles because of their melatonin richness.

#4. Grapes: 

In addition to its abundance of resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant that helps promote heart health, studies have shown that the seed extract in grapes can potentially slow the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

#5. Asparagus: 

High in lycopene, which reduces the risk of prostate cancer, asparagus also helps the immune system with its plentiful supply of vitamin A. Additionally, its fiber contains prebiotics that promote healthy gut bacteria.

#6. Broccoli: 

It’s almost become a cliché, but broccoli could very well be considered a miracle food. With plentiful fiber, vitamins A, C, B9, and K, just about every aspect of your body is directly benefited. New research suggests that broccoli may also help aid in reducing the risk of certain cancers, due to its anti-carcinogenic compounds such as diindolylmethane and glucoraphanin. What’s more, many of its nutrients (zeaxanthin, beta-carotene, and phosphorus) protect the eyes from macular degeneration and cataracts.

#7. Kale: 

Often considered a close relative of broccoli, kale does just about everything, from protecting arteries to reducing cholesterol. And whether it’s prepared raw or cooked, these leafy greens are an excellent source of iron and fiber. Kale also contains a plethora of carotenoids and flavonoids – powerful antioxidants that can help protect the body from chronic diseases.

#8. Butternut Squash: 

Loaded with beta-carotene (essential for eye health) and vitamin C, this vegetable is a vital asset, especially when it comes to controlling blood pressure. And because of its high fiber, butternut squash is great for maintaining blood sugar and lowering cholesterol.

A Balanced Diet for Seniors

Despite the fact these superfoods are nutrient-dense and help the body in a number of ways, they should not become one’s entire diet. Balance and moderation are both vital when it comes to all aspects of physical well-being, and consumption of fruits and vegetables is no exception. You can still gain weight from the over-indulgence of healthy foods – especially if they’ve been processed. Be wary of “too good to be true” marketing devices, do your research, and always try to find the purest form of the foods listed above.

And remember that fruits and vegetables should represent a component of your daily nutritional intake. If your senior loved ones are looking to understand what constitutes a balanced meal, encourage them to check out ChooseMyPlate. The site is a wealth of information regarding healthy eating, but it also looks at all angles of senior well-being, including recommended physical activities.  You might also want to look at Canada’s Food Guide.

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton Can Help

We understand how vital proper nutrition is for your aging loved ones. That’s why our caregivers – we call them Comfort Keepers® – help promote nutritious eating habits, as directed by a physician/dietitian. Additionally, we can help with everything from laundry to light housekeeping, and even incidental transportation. 

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is Proud to Offer a Wide Range of Home Senior Care Services

Our trained caregivers will ensure your loved one is comfortable, independent and safe in their home. On top of that, we will also aim to enhance their overall health, quality of life and general happiness. 

Top-Notch Home Healthcare for Seniors in Edmonton, Alberta

Comfort Keepers of Edmonton offers a broader range of senior care services. We offer retirement care, respite care, senior care, companionship care, end-of-life care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, and senior living transition services. If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones, we can provide 24-hour care and more!

Helping Seniors Age-in-Place with Companionship Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Empathetic care starts in the heart and allows us to meet our client’s needs. Our trained caregivers are selected with one specific quality in mind, empathy. We strive to stimulate our clients emotionally, mentally and socially, thus enhancing their overall quality of life. 

Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses companionship, safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs). The system increases seniors’ sense of well-being, independence and companionship by focusing on Senior Mind, Senior Body, Senior Nutrition, and Senior Safety.

Affordable and Client-Directed Homecare is Available for Qualifying Albertans

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is an Approved Service Provider for the Client Directed Homecare Invoicing (CDHCI) Program Offered by Alberta Health Services. 

What is the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program (CDHCI)?

CDHCI is a great program provided by Alberta Health Services (AHS), allowing clients to choose an approved agency like Comfort Keepers Edmonton for Personal Care, Respite Care and Homemaking needs. The chosen agency can then bill AHS directly for services rendered for approved hours through Alberta Blue Cross. Read more about the program HERE.

Accredited Home Care Edmonton

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton was awarded the “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” seal by Accreditation Canada. This honour demonstrates Comfort Keepers’ commitment to offering safe, high-quality home care to its senior clients in Edmonton, AB.

To learn more about senior in-home care in Edmonton, contact the Comfort Keepers® office. Our service territory includes Edmonton, Devon, Sherwood Park, Stony Plain and surrounding areas, contact the Comfort Keepers Edmonton office at 780-465-4665.


References:

  • AARP. “Top 15 Superfoods for People Over 50” by Julia Bencomo Lobacco. Web. 2016.
  • Live Science. “What Are Superfoods?” by Christopher Wanjek. Web. 2015.
  • Health.com. “23 Healthiest Superfruits You Need Now” by Benjamin Packet
  • Everyday Health. “5 Tricks for Getting Enough Fruit and Veggies” by Krisha McCoy. Web. 2017.
  • MindBodyGreen. “Top 10 Health Benefits of Eating Kale” by Alison Lewis. Web. 2012.

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