Food is an important part of seniors’ lives – all of our lives, really! But, often, the challenges of aging make food prep difficult or nearly impossible. So, getting the right foods in a senior’s diet becomes challenging too. Changing and decreasing appetites add insult to injury.
We created these guides to help you select the right foods for yourself or a senior you love. You’ll also find helpful advice about food prep tools and products to make getting the right foods to your table a little bit easier.
These recipes, from traditional favorites like turkey and stuffing to delicious desserts, are easy to prepare and will be a hit with your guests too! So go ahead and try these – your holiday dinner will be all the better!
Sticking to a healthy diet can be challenging, especially for seniors. Thankfully, while eating right can be difficult, it’s far from impossible. These 10 nutrition tips will make it easier for seniors to eat right on a daily basis.
There are many reasons that elderly people can have trouble swallowing foods commonly called dysphagia. Seniors with this condition get choked easily and might even experience pain when swallowing. So, here are some easy to swallow foods for elderly people with this condition.
This guide will teach you everything you need to know about making pureed food for the elderly. Learn how to puree different kinds of foods and what equipment you need to get the best results!
It is important for the elderly to eat breakfast because it keeps the brain and body fueled, balances blood sugar, reduces obesity, and affects medication metabolism.
Eating soft food is a great way for the elderly to maintain their health and well-being. The good news is that there are many different types of soft food available. You can easily change them up also based on your needs and preferences.
A few examples of healthy foods for people with no teeth include scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, cooked fruits, and some soups. Learn more about nutritious food options for seniors with no teeth in this guide.
Making nutritional drinks is a great way to fill dietary holes and ensure that you are still getting all of the nutrients an aging body needs. Nutritional drinks most often come in the form of smoothies and are surprisingly easy to make. Choose your favorite blend of these high-quality ingredients and get blending!
One place that many seniors fall short on their diet is protein. Most seniors just don’t get enough. So, here are some different high protein foods for the elderly to are filled with protein and easy to find and prepare.
While whole food is always the best choice, the beneficial effects of protein supplements in seniors have been studied extensively in the last few years. Learn more about protein supplementation for older adults and see some of the best protein drinks for seniors and the elderly.
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