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Dietitian-Approved Menus for Healthier Baking

  Menu Planning

Dietitian-approved menus eschew many traditional baking recipes. Sugary baked treats simply aren’t a good fit for health-conscious eating plans. However, they can be if you give them a few tweaks.   With healthier baking practices, seniors can enjoy their favorite sweet treats and still meet their nutritional goals. Here are seven of our dietitians’ tricks for making tasty baked indulgences that are suitable for senior …

Seasonal Menus: 7 Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving

  Menu Planning

As seasonal menus go, Thanksgiving presents some nutritional challenges for nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Although beloved and delicious, most of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner foods are high in fat, sodium, sugar and calories. Fortunately, preparing a traditional holiday meal that tempts the taste buds without sabotaging senior health is easier than you may think. Here are seven seasonal menu tips to …

Dietitian-Approved Menus Reduce the Need for Dietary Supplements

  Menu Planning

Dietitian-approved menus rely more on nutritious foods – and less on dietary supplements – to improve the health of senior care center residents. Nutritional supplements can be beneficial for older adults, but dietitians and health experts agree that they supplementation should not be the first line of defense against malnutrition and weight loss. Instead, the primary …

Assisted Living Food Menus Rethink Classic Comfort Foods

  Menu Planning

Assisted living food menus must include a range of balanced meals, to provide residents with the necessary dietary nutrition. But, while proper nutrition is crucial for care facility residents, flavor and visual appeal are just as important. Comfort foods are always a favorite at assisted living centers as well as nursing homes Well-loved, classic dishes evoke feelings of nostalgia and well-being among residents. Unfortunately, …