Ah, the classic appeal to authority. Dr. Karl’s great, but even beloved experts don’t get the final word on nutrition. The term "superfood" may be overused, but that doesn’t mean the concept behind it is worthless. Some foods genuinely stand out for their nutrient density or targeted benefits. Just because we shouldn’t idolize kale doesn’t mean we ignore the unique properties of things like turmeric, blueberries, or pumpkin seeds.
Seven Important Foods for Seniors
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Ah, the classic appeal to authority. Dr. Karl’s great, but even beloved experts don’t get the final word on nutrition. The term "superfood" may be overused, but that doesn’t mean the concept behind it is worthless. Some foods genuinely stand out for their nutrient density or targeted benefits. Just because we shouldn’t idolize kale doesn’t mean we ignore the unique properties of things like turmeric, blueberries, or pumpkin seeds.
as oppossed to the appeal to Youtube authority
Cute jab, but a weak dodge. I never claimed YouTube is the authority, I pointed out that some content on YouTube comes from credentialed experts, including dieticians and doctors. The platform doesn’t invalidate the message; the source and the science behind it do. If Dr. Karl can speak on nutrition without being a dietician, then so can others, especially when they’re actually citing research. And your laughing emoji doesn’t change that.
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I'm getting the feeling that you like being belligerent, despite your apparent disdain for vagueness you are being quite vague yourself.
I'm getting the feeling that you like being belligerent, despite your apparent disdain for vagueness you are being quite vague yourself.
JBR
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Hmm... thanks. Yes, I guess I neglected to include cottage cheese.
I do wonder how different in actual content and value cottage cheese would be, as compared to Greek yogurt. ??
Belligerent? No, just not fond of intellectual laziness. If saying some foods have scientifically backed health benefits is "vague," then maybe the issue isn’t with clarity but with resistance to nuance. The term "superfood" might be trendy, sure, but that doesn't erase the fact that certain foods offer unique, measurable advantages. You can roll your eyes at the label, but the data behind foods like turmeric and pumpkin seeds doesn’t disappear just because your beloved Dr. Karl gave a shrug.
Actually, chocolate is a healthy food IF used in moderation. It has to be dark chocolate, though and as free from lead content as you can get it. I eat a 95% dark chocolate - I had to get used to the taste because it is not sweet but now I really like it and indulge now and again in a square or two.
From what I've read, it's good for heart and brain health.
Nobody is saying some foods don't have advantages t o some people.
But the idea that all seniors must eat these specific 7 foods daily is not backed by science and is really just Youtube click bait
But like I said if you want to take it seriously and eat all 7 every day, go for it.
You're trying to sound reasonable while still dismissing my original point with a backhanded jab. You're implying that I’ve blindly followed “clickbait” and I'm promoting pseudoscience, even though I clearly referenced actual data and benefits.
So, just to clarify, I never said all seniors must eat those exact seven foods daily. That’s a strawman. I said those foods have standout nutritional properties worth considering, especially since many seniors deal with inflammation, joint pain, or prostate issues that foods like turmeric and pumpkin seeds have been shown to help with.
Calling it “clickbait” might sound clever, but it sidesteps the actual evidence. And honestly, dismissing information just because it’s on YouTube is like ignoring a book just because it’s not in a university library. Quality depends on the source, not the medium. So, maybe in the future you should try to focus on the content, and not the platform.
A list isn’t about rigid rules, it’s about clarity. It gives people a starting point, especially those who are overwhelmed or misled by vague advice like “just eat balanced.” For example, you might have an enlarged prostate and not know that a specific food like pumpkin seeds could solve your prostate problems.
That Lady in PA
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OR they will not.
Current data is still out on that.
"Pumpkin seeds have the potential to be an effective treatment and preventative for prostate problems and other conditions. More research is needed before they become a mainstream complementary treatment."
Actually, there is clinical research supporting pumpkin seeds for prostate health, particularly in men dealing with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). For example, a large randomized controlled trial in Germany (the GRANU study) showed that men who consumed 5 grams of pumpkin seeds twice daily experienced a significant reduction in symptoms over 12 months compared to placebo. Another study even compared pumpkin seed oil to the pharmaceutical drug tamsulosin and found both had benefits, though pumpkin seed oil had fewer side effects.
So yes, more research is always welcome, but acting like this is some fringe folk remedy ignores the growing clinical data, and real-world experience. In fact, a well-known San Francisco urologist, Dr. Milton Rosenberg, used to recommend pumpkin seeds to his patients, who got remarkable relief from prostate issues after adding them to their diet.
umm that's exactly what the article you posted says.
GOOD GRIEF! That’s the article’s headline, not my personal commandment carved in stone. I shared it because it offers a starting point, not a mandate. I even clarified that myself: lists like these are useful for people overwhelmed by vague advice like “just eat balanced.” No one said you’d burst into flames if you skipped blueberries and Greek yogurt. So, don't confuse a helpful suggestion with a Constitutional Amendment.
jhummel73
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I can see value in those "6" foods. I eat them all regularly except Kiwi fruit. I would say I eat a great variety of food, even potato chips and fries, but I do try to moderate those kinds of things. I also have a couple of food weaknesses. I love cheeses. I also adore chocolate and almonds. 
Yes, it does get kind of monotonous. Thanks for finally taking your own advice.
I love cheeses. I also adore chocolate and almonds.
Me too! I'm going to try to limit stuffing my face with chocolate to the 1st and 15th of each month.
David777
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The OP may have been well-intentioned because such is useful information but... First he never posted any text beyond the thread title to support the video, that was not a good sign for this person. When I opened the Youtube video the length showed over 19 minutes. Way way too long just to find out what that might be general information many of us already have fairly good knowledge of. In any case curious, started running it that first had 2 commercials to MUTE before ending. The first statement was something about eating healthy before bedtime. Not good because healthy is NOT consuming food for a couple hours before bedtime to allow foods to adequately digest lest when sleeping, food is not as well moved through the GI tract. So yeah, aborted.
I'd bet they don't at the beginning list whatever food before going through each and suspect they first explain why healthy foods are good and then go through each selection one by one until a person has had to watch an injected Youtube commercial every minute or so that benefits their Youtube commercial ratings. Maybe I'm wrong on that, but no one thus far has even posted those 7 that says much about its worth to anyone that started to.
I'd bet they don't at the beginning list whatever food before going through each and suspect they first explain why healthy foods are good and then go through each selection one by one until a person has had to watch an injected Youtube commercial every minute or so that benefits their Youtube commercial ratings. Maybe I'm wrong on that, but no one thus far has even posted those 7 that says much about its worth to anyone that started to.
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Brookswood
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Whenever I see the word ‘superfood’ I immediately get suspicious and and raise my guard. IMO, it’s a nonsense word that means whatever the user wants it to mean.
Nathan
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I'm glad these foods are recommended, as I like to eat most of them regardless. Kiwi and Greek yogurt are too expensive for me, but unsweetened store brand yogurt is just fine, as a source of protein and probiotics. I eat a lot of blueberries, strawberries, apples etc on a regular basis, which have fiber and antioxidant properties.
Mizmo
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These articles are interesting but I’m old and now it’s time for me to enjoy the foods that I avoided most of my life in an effort to get where I am today.
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Exactly Aunt Bea !
I eat what suits me now.
