Healthy Indian Diet For Men Over 50

Tap to Read ➤ A healthy Indian diet for men over 50 should have a balance of fresh ingredients such as vegetables, fruits, tubers, legumes, whole grains, healthy fats and unsweetened beverages. Amritha K

Fruits : Papaya, apples, melon, pears, raspberries

Vegetables : Tomatoes, spinach, brinjal, mustard greens, ladies' finger, onions, cauliflower, mushrooms, cabbage etc.

Nuts and seeds : Cashews, almonds, peanuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, watermelon seeds

Legumes : Mung beans, black-eyed peas, kidney beans, lentils, pulses and chickpeas

Roots and tubers : Potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, yams

Whole grains : Brown rice, basmati rice, millet, buckwheat, quinoa, barley, corn, whole-grain bread, amaranth, sorghum

Protein sources : Tofu, legumes, dairy, nuts and seeds

Herbs and spices : Garlic, ginger, cardamom, cumin, coriander, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, fenugreek, basil and more

Healthy fats : Coconut milk, full-fat dairy, avocado, coconut oil, mustard oil, olive oil, peanut oil, sesame oil, ghee

Drinks : Water, unsweetened tea, buttermilk, coconut water

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