Eating Frozen Vegetables After 60? Avoid These 5 Dangerous Mistakes | Senior Nutrition

Frozen vegetables can be a smart, healthy shortcut—but after 60, the wrong bag (and the wrong cooking habit) can quietly load your meal with sodium and additives. In this video, Dr. Ethan Grant explains the dangerous mistakes adults over 60 make with frozen vegetables and the simple fixes that support healthy aging. If you care about senior nutrition after 60, blood pressure, and gut comfort, this calm, doctor-explains guide is for you. After 60, your body becomes more sensitive to sodium, digestion slows, and many seniors rely on frozen or prepared foods more often—so “hidden salt” adds up fast. You’ll learn why seasoned and sauced veggie bags can backfire, how steam-in-bag habits can keep sodium trapped, and why pairing veggies with salty frozen meals doesn’t cancel the problem. We’ll also cover a simple cooking change that helps reduce the additive load. And stay to the end for mistake #5—the one word on the label that usually signals hidden seasonings and sodium—plus the FRESH-FROZEN 60 Method to choose plain, cook smart, and balance your plate. Comment below: Which mistake surprised you most? And if you want more science-based senior health tips, subscribe for weekly videos on eating smarter (not stricter) after 60. Watch next: Eating Nuts After 60 (healthy snack traps), and Eating Olive Oil After 60 (hidden label mistakes). This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making diet changes, especially if you take medications or have medical conditions. #SeniorNutrition #HealthyAging #After60 #BloodPressure #GutHealth #LowSodium #HeartHealth #DoctorExplains #HealthyEating #NutritionForSeniors