In-Home Care – Foods Celebrated With National Days During July

By Gauthier Family Home Care | July 17, 2023 | Comments Off on In-Home Care – Foods Celebrated With National Days During July
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Several foods are celebrated in July with their own national days. Many of them are among the best foods to keep stocked for summer eating. Take a closer look at these foods and why your aging mom should have them around.

Baked Beans

Homemade baked beans are best as you can control the sugar content, but there are canned versions that avoid too much added sugar. Beans are high in fiber and provide plenty of protein.

Baked beans are also rich in selenium, thiamine, and zinc, which is important for skin health, immune function, and thyroid health. They’re very versatile and can be eaten as the main dish or served on a slice of whole-grain toast with an egg for breakfast.

Blueberries

Blueberries are rich in anthocyanin, the compound that provides the blue/purple color and is an antioxidant that helps with cellular health. As blueberries are packed with other nutrients like fiber (3.6 grams per cup), vitamin C, iron, calcium, and vitamin K.

It’s incredibly easy to add blueberries to a morning smoothie or turn them into a no-sugar chutney with some onion, spices, and vinegar. The chutney goes well with pork loin. They’re also a great addition to a yogurt parfait or eaten plain by the handful.

Horseradish

Horseradish isn’t something that people keep in stock, but it’s a great addition to your mom’s essentials. The root vegetable has a spicy, pungent taste that’s often mixed with vinegar and stored in the refrigerator. Add grated horseradish to mayonnaise or sour cream for a spread that pairs well with roast beef on a sandwich.

It’s a low-calorie root that is high in glucosinolates, which are believed to lower the risk of certain types of cancer, including colorectal, lung, and stomach cancers. It’s also rich in antioxidants and is believed to have some antiseptic qualities that can help protect against foodborne illnesses like E. coli and salmonella.

Peaches

Vitamins A and C are plentiful in peaches. One peach provides 6% of your daily requirement of vitamin A and 15% of your daily requirement of vitamin C. Vitamin A helps with eye health, and vitamin C plays a role in a healthy immune system.

July is when peaches ripen and are ready for harvesting in many states, so you’ll often find them on sale. You can turn them into preserves, blanch and freeze them for smoothies, or have them for a snack.

When it’s becoming harder for your mom to prepare healthy meals, arrange in-home care aides to cook for her. Not only will she have home-cooked meals throughout the week, but she also has a caregiver with her on grocery shopping trips and when she’s outside harvesting crops from her gardens.

In-home care aide is easily arranged to meet your mom’s needs. She might want to have someone helping out once a week or several times a week. Talk to a specialist in home care to learn more about scheduling and prices.

If you or someone you know needs help with in-home care in Grand Rapids, MI, contact Gauthier Family Home Care. We provide quality and affordable home care services in our community. Call us at (616) 258-2300 for more information.

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