Eat Now, Benefit Later

Experts reveal five superfood that can help women through the ageing process.

18:25 30 June 2016

A study funded by the California Walnut Commission has revealed five superfoods that can help women stay healthy and mobile through the ageing process. These include romaine lettuce, pears, apples, oranges and walnuts. The study also claimed that orange juice has beneficial effect and that diets packed with fruits and vegetables reduces rates of frailty in older women.

 

Dr Francine Grodstein, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, said: 'There's a lot of research that looks at specific health conditions in aging, such as diabetes and heart disease, but less attention to research on quality of life and ability to maintain independence with aging.

 

'The simple message from this study is that eating an overall healthy diet, including certain foods, such as walnuts and other whole foods, may help women with the ability to do key everyday tasks as they age, like carrying groceries or dressing themselves.'

 

The study was participated by 54,762 women who were asked, between 1992 and 2008, about their physical function. The researchers then measured the link between dietary habits and problems with mobility.

 

Dr Grodstein said: 'These results add to the large body of evidence that outline the many benefits of a healthy diet for women. 

 

'Additional research is needed to better understand how diet and lifestyle choices can help maintain our health and well-being as we age.'