Dried fruit compote is an ideal drink for the elderly.
This was reported by Doctor of Medical Sciences, nutritionist Mariyat Mukhina.
An expert explained why elderly people need to drink dried fruit compote in a conversation with Moscow 24 .
What are the benefits of dried fruit compote?
Firstly, dried fruits contain vitamin C. During heat treatment it is partially destroyed, but some amount still remains.
This vitamin is necessary for the elderly to strengthen their immunity, said Mukhina.
Secondly, dried fruit compote contains vitamin A, which is important for eye health.
Thirdly, this drink contains potassium and magnesium, which improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
Magnesium, according to the nutritionist, also has a mild sedative effect.
In addition, dried fruits contain vitamin B6, which is necessary for the production of the happiness hormone serotonin.
It is enough for elderly people to drink one or two glasses of dried fruit compote per day.
The most important thing is not to add sugar to the compote, because it will increase the load on the pancreas, the expert summed up.
