You can make your nursing home menus more delicious and nutritious by adding avocados. Avocados sometimes get a bad rap due to their high-fat content, but the flavorful fruit is actually a nutritious choice for older adults. In fact, thanks to their many health benefits, they are widely considered to be a top superfood for seniors. Registered dietitians like using this superfood in nursing …

A menu planning program can make it easier for seniors in residential care to maintain a healthy weight. As we age, weight management becomes more difficult. Many seniors carry extra pounds and slimming down can both reduce the risk of medical complications and improve quality of life. That said, weight loss can lead to the loss of muscle …

Food menu programs feature all kinds of healthy recipes for seniors – including creative snack ideas. Serving between-meal bites that are high in vitamins, minerals and fiber helps ensure that older adults get the calories and nutrients they need each day.   Nutritional needs change as we age, and many seniors are better able to …

An assisted living facility menu planning program provides recipes for healthier senior dishes – including burgers. Hamburgers are traditionally dripping with calories and fat, but nutritious versions can be just as tasty. In honor of National Burger Month this May, we’re sharing our top menu planning program tips for building healthier burgers for seniors. Swap Out Some of …

Did you know that dietitian-approved menus can help alleviate arthritis pain and stiffness? Arthritis may not be considered a diet-related condition, what we eat impacts our joints. Research shows that certain foods reduce inflammation while others can trigger inflammation. Serving seniors more arthritis-friendly foods – and less of those that cause inflammation – may help reduce pressure …

The benefits of seasonal menus for seniors are undeniable. Fresh, locally-grown fruits and veggies not only have more nutrients than crops sourced from thousands of miles away, but they also taste much better. Plus, using in-season produce saves money, as it requires far less labor to get the food from the farm to the table. …