Vitamins have different jobs to help keep the body working properly. Some vitamins help you resist infections and keep your nerves healthy, while others may help your body get energy from food or help your blood clot properly. Most older adults can get all the nutrients they need from foods. Here are a few examples of important vitamins and their food sources:

• Vitamin D: Eat fatty fish, fish liver oils, fortified milk and milk products, and fortified cereals.
• Vitamin B6: The richest sources of vitamin B6 include fish, potatoes and other starchy vegetables, and fruit (other than citrus).
• Calcium: Eat milk and other dairy products, dark green leafy vegetables, soybeans, canned sardines and salmon with bones, and calcium-fortified foods.

Preliminary findings from an NIA-funded study found that a daily multivitamin might improve cognition in older adults or protect cognitive health with age.

Check out Kaitlyn Berkheiser's article on the health benefits of vitamin B12, based on science.  She starts by writing that Vitamin B12 plays a key role in many aspects of health and may support bone health, red blood cell formation, energy levels, and mood.

Then read Melissa Grove's article on Vitamin B12 dosage.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers explore how regular protein consumption can ward off disability in older adults.
Read what ARS Office of Communications writer Kathryn Markham has written about it.

Eating healthy when money is tight can be challenging, especially if you are living with a costly condition like diabetes. These tips can help.

A diet that includes plenty of vegetables, fruits, and lean proteins is important for good health, especially if you have diabetes. Healthy eating is key to maintaining blood sugar levels in your target range. But the cost of nutritious foods can quickly add up.

Eating on a budget doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice nutrition. With a little know-how and planning, you can enjoy nutritious foods without breaking the bank. And if you need help, a diabetes care and education specialist can work with you to develop a plan that fits your lifestyle, beliefs, and culture.

Diane Samson of Tech Times writes that doctors might soon begin giving out a prescription for fruits and vegetables to lower a patient's risk of chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.  Right?  Like, what did humans do before pharmaceuticals?  Click the button below to read Diane's article.

Looking for ways to incorporate more Brown Rice in your diet but getting tired of the standard milk-cinnamon-sugar routine?  USDA's Food and Nutrition Service has shared new ways to use ingredients with the MyPlate 5 Ways Series.  Today we point you to Brown Rice! Click ENJOY below.