May 26th is Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day

Elder Care in Herndon VA

Most elderly adults and their caregivers understand the importance of eating plenty of fruits and vegetables every day.  Fruits and vegetables are low in calories as well as rich in essential vitamins,minerals, and fiber.  However, many Americans struggle to eat enough servings of fruits and vegetables each day because of the convenience and great taste of highly processed foods.  The truth is, however, these highly processed foods (also called “ultra-processed foods”) are filled with sugar, sodium, and fat, and are not as nourishing as whole foods.  Unhealthy foods may be very convenient, but eating more fruits and vegetables doesn’t have to be a struggle, either.  On May 26th celebrate Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day by vowing to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into yours and your loved one’s diet.  Below are a few examples of tasty dishes that include a variety of fruits and vegetables that you can try at home.

Fruit Salad – For Breakfast, Snack, And/Or Dessert

Fruit salads are easy to make, delicious, refreshing, and can be pre-made and stored in the refrigerator for convenient snacking.  Simply chop up your loved one’s favorite fruits and toss them together in a large bowl.  Fruit salad can be eaten on its own or on top of a bowl of yogurt or oatmeal.  Some fruits to try include strawberries, melon, grapes, mandarin oranges, mango, kiwi, pineapple, blueberries, and raspberries.

Veggie-filled Quiche

Quiche is a wonderful dish to serve at brunch, lunch, or dinner.  Make your favorite quiche recipe, but instead of adding ham or bacon, fill it with your loved one’s favorite vegetables.  Some delicious additions include green or red peppers, broccoli, spinach, tomatoes, and/or onions.

Veggie Omelet

One way for you and your loved one to get a generous serving of vegetables in before noon is by making veggie omelets for breakfast.  These can be customized to taste and are a hearty, filling, and healthy breakfast.  Try filling your omelet with any combination of broccoli, spinach, green or red peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and more.

Fruit Smoothie

Fruit smoothies are convenient breakfasts that can be eaten on the go.  They can also be filled with a variety of nutrient-rich fruits.  Blend together plain yogurt, a splash of milk or juice, and your favorite frozen fruits such as bananas, peaches, berries, pineapples, and/or mangos in a blender and then pour in a glass or to-go bottle.

If you or an aging loved one are considering elder care in Herndon, VA, call the caring staff at Medical Professionals On Call today. 703-273-8818

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Michelle DeFilippis

I graduated with a BS degree and had been selling medical equipment to hospitals, clinics and technicians. More recently, a family member was diagnosed with dementia and we, as a family, realized we were not prepared t care for her. We were thrown into that whirlpool of hospital stays, 24/7 live-in care, skilled care, caring for mom ourselves and finally, now daily home care. This was such a stressful time that I started thinking there had to be other people, other families as overwhelmed and unprepared as we were.

Medical Professionals On Call has such a caring, professional staff who are available to step in with whatever level of care necessary for loved ones and to relieve you of that stress.

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