Fruits contain a lot of sugar. Because of this, I worry whether I can eat as much as I want as I get older. However, fruits are quite helpful in maintaining good health even as I age.

Fruits mainly contain carbohydrates in the form of fructose and fiber, and carbohydrates are an efficient energy source that is quickly digested compared to proteins or fats. Additionally, consuming some essential nutrients and vitamins found in fruits is also beneficial.

 

There are also fruits that are particularly rich in nutrients that help prevent chronic diseases. As we age, the importance of boosting metabolism and preventing various illnesses increases, so it is important to know which fruits are beneficial for health and to consume them properly. Based on sources such as the American health and nutrition media 'Eat This, Not That,' we have compiled a list of fruits that are good to eat after age 50.

Green apple

 

Apples are fruits that are rich in dietary fiber, low in sugar, and easy to carry, making them simple to eat. In particular, green apples have a low glycemic index, which means they do not significantly raise blood sugar levels, making them suitable for the elderly who are at higher risk of hyperglycemia.

Maintaining appropriate blood sugar levels can reduce the risk of developing diabetes or showing prediabetic symptoms. Apples also help prevent the body from weakening due to aging.

 

According to research, apples contain a compound called flavanol, and consuming 10 mg of this compound daily can reduce the risk of decline due to aging by about 20%. Flavanol is a type of plant metabolite found in fruits and vegetables, a flavonoid that not only reduces inflammation and prevents cell damage in organs such as the brain but also acts as an antioxidant that eliminates harmful reactive oxygen species in the body.

 

Raspberry

 

All berries are very rich in fiber and tend to have low sugar content. Raspberries are rich in soluble dietary fiber, which greatly helps in lowering cholesterol levels. High cholesterol levels increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Raspberries contain not only vitamin C but also ellagic tannins and anthocyanins, which are known for their antioxidant properties. They are good to eat in the morning with oatmeal or cereal, or as a snack with nuts.

 

Melon

 

Melons are fruits that are rich in not only vitamin C but also in moisture, which greatly helps in maintaining healthy skin. Adequate hydration not only maintains skin elasticity but also makes the skin clear.

Adequate hydration is one of the ways to maintain brain function, the nervous system, and joint health, in addition to skin. Typically, melons are known to have a moisture content of over 90%. Melons are also rich in soluble dietary fiber, which helps lower cholesterol levels, similar to raspberries.

 

Orange

 

Oranges are one of the fruits that easily provide potassium, an essential nutrient for maintaining stable blood pressure. Usually, sodium raises blood pressure while potassium lowers it, helping to balance overall blood pressure.

Maintaining blood pressure within an appropriate range can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes. There are also international research findings indicating that oranges, along with strawberries and other fruits, have positive effects in preventing age-related vision decline and eye diseases.

 

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Because they are all delicious fruits

It seems like something that's good to take regularly.

 

Recently, I keep raspberries frozen.

I am eating it blended with yogurt.

 

Berries seem to be more convenient when frozen.