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26 2015 - Tehama County Medical Guide RCFE # 525002546 Our goal at Brookdale Assisted Living & Memory Care Community is to meet each resident's individual needs while maintaining the highest level of choice, dignity, privacy, and respect - all in a homelike atmosphere. Assisted Living Assisted living at Brookdale Red Bluff is designed for senior adults who wish to maintain their independent lifestyle but may need some additional assistance to do so. Basic Services include: • 3 delicious meals served daily • 24-hour specially-trained on-site staff • Engaging activities • Apartment maintenance • Weekly housekeeping and linen service • Scheduled transportation • All utilities paid • Emergency call systems in each apartment In addition to the Basic Services we provide each of our residents, Brookdale Red Bluff also offers Personalized Assistance Plans www.brookdale.com 705 Luther Road • Red Bluff (530) 529-2900 www.brookdale.com E Q U A L H O U S I N G OPPORTUNITY Brookdale Red Bluff Formerly Emeritus ® at Lassen House Assisted Living | Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Without a degree in biology or nutrition, it can be difficult to determine just which foods are healthy and which are better le at the grocery store. e list of foods you should and should not eat seems forever subject to new research that tends to debunk once conventional wisdom regarding diet and nutrition. Eggs go from unhealthy to healthy, while the reputation of caffeine seemingly changes with the daily winds. Making sense of old and new data is sel- dom easy, leaving many people in the dark about which foods are truly healthy. But eating healthy does not have to be a big mystery. e following widely available foods have long been considered healthy, and that rep- utation does not figure to change anytime soon. Red tomatoes: If you aren't adding tomatoes to everything you eat, perhaps you should. Esti- mates suggest the average person eats around 80 pounds of tomatoes per year. Tomatoes are more than just a garnish for salads or sandwiches. In fact, red tomatoes are a healthy fuel for the body that earn their superfood status thanks in large part to lycopene. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant with cancer-fighting properties. Like other antioxidants, lycopene destroys free radicals in the body that may otherwise damage cells. One eight-ounce serving of red, ripe and raw tomatoes is a good source of vitamins A, C and K and a great source of folate and potassium, which can boost the immune system and other functions of the body. Tomatoes also are naturally low in sodium, saturated fat, cholesterol, and calories. Due to their high water content, tomatoes can fill you up, making it less likely that you will overeat. Dark, leafy greens: Spinach, kale and chard contain iron and carot- enoids, an antioxidant that protects cells against damaging free radicals. In addition to fiber, which helps you feel full and cleans cholesterol from the blood, leafy greens also contain abundant amounts of calcium. Calcium is integral in building and maintaining healthy bones and teeth and reducing the risk of osteoporosis. It also is key in regulating the heart's rhythm, the transmission of nerve impulses and the blood clotting functions in the body. Raw, leafy greens offer more of a nutritive punch than cooked veggies, but both are good to include in a diet. Carrots: e carotenoids found in carrots are fat-soluble compounds that reduce the risk for a wide range of cancers and help ease inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. Four ounces of carrots per day makes a low-calo- rie snack, and this includes all the carotenoids you need. Beta-carotene, also found in sweet potatoes and tomatoes, helps protect skin against sun damage. It may make the skin less sensitive to UV light, helping to protect against premature wrin- kling. Carrots also are high in vitamin A, which is essential for good eyesight and may help reduce your risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. Berries: Blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are among the most nutritionally dense foods you can eat. Each berry contains a substantial amount of antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that improve the body's antioxidant capability and contribute to brain health. Blueberries, in particular, pack more antioxidants than any other North American fruit. Strive to eat one cup of fresh berries per day. Foods with healthy reputations