This Nutrient Commonly Found in Chocolate Might be the Key to Great Health in Old Age
In addition to making your retirement years carefree, MorningStar offers the most health-conscious senior living Glendale Arizona has to offer seniors. We understand the importance of retirement communities offering proper nutrition options for seniors, especially foods high in essential vitamins and minerals. Magnesium is one nutrient that plays a critical role in maintaining overall health and well-being, especially for seniors. Our executive chefs at Morningstar have designed the most exciting menus with the freshest seasonal ingredients that retirement communities in Glendale have to offer.
Magnesium is an essential mineral that is important for many bodily functions and is found in an array of foods you might already like: chocolate, nuts and seeds, leafy greens like spinach and kale, and salmon and halibut, just to name a few that are high in magnesium. For seniors aged 55 and up, magnesium is particularly important for several reasons, including muscle and nerve function, maintaining a healthy heart rhythm, stabilizing insulin, and supporting a strong immune system.
For seniors, consuming enough magnesium is crucial for maintaining healthy bones, especially as bone density tends to decrease with age. Magnesium is also important for maintaining a healthy heart rhythm and blood pressure, which can help prevent heart disease and stroke, two common health concerns for seniors. Our executive chefs are passionate about crafting delectable and nutritious meals that meet the dietary needs of our residents.
Magnesium is also essential for brain function, and it may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults. BrainWise is as much a lifestyle as it is a program at MorningStar by which we prioritize the use of fresh ingredients to support brain health through its high concentrations of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds. The goal of MorningStar’s culinary team is not just to create flavors to delight the eye and palate, but to leverage the phenomenal benefits of these aptly named “Super Foods,” items like acai berries, Omega 3 fats, and magnesium in foods like dark chocolate and dark greens.
Want to know more about the built-in companionship, predictable budgeting, and security that come from residing in an independent living community? MorningStar Senior Living retirement homes in Glendale, Arizona, take care of the worry and stress of aging, allowing you more time to do the things you love. Whether it’s fulfilling a calling, finding a new opportunity through volunteerism, or spending time with friends and loved ones and relaxing, contact us to schedule a tour of our community near you.
Contact us to learn more about MorningStar’s social activities and retirement communities in Glendale AZ. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you have. Our website also provides information on our company’s history and vision, as well as what sets us apart from other retirement facilities in Arizona. We encourage you to see for yourself our exceptional options for seniors looking for independent and assisted living in Glendale, Arizona.