Magnesium is a mineral that is vital for many physiological processes in the body, but not one that many people know much about. Food Sources: Magnesium is found in a large variety of foods including: Whole grains (refined grains are striped of over 80% of magnesium content and are not a good source) Fruits and …

Snack routines are often boring and repetitive. Instead of eating just an apple or resorting to less healthy (but more tasteful) option such as chips or cookies, here are some filling and satisfying ideas to keep your senior residents excited for snack time! Incorporate more fiber: Foods that contain fiber take longer to digest which …

Vitamin D plays an important role in keeping our bones healthy, ensuring our muscles work properly, and carrying messages throughout our body via the nervous system. As we grow older, our need for vitamin D increases. For people ages 1-70, the recommended daily amount (RDA) is 600 IU. For those 71 years and older, the …

As a society, we are constantly bombarded with the idea that sugar is bad for us. The term ‘sugar’, however, can be broken down into two main categories that may change our perception and understanding of its existence. Natural Sugar Natural sugars are found in two main forms: fructose and lactose. Fructose is the type …

For many individuals, the beginning of a new year can be a stressful time as they attempt to set food-related goals for the upcoming months. Many people acknowledge that they want to eat “healthier”, but they fail to create a realistic and attainable goal of what that means for them. As an older adult, it …

For assisted living food menus, therapeutic meal plans designed to improve senior health used to be the norm. However, research has revealed that few older adults – even those diagnosed with chronic medical conditions – actually benefit from restrictive diets.   Now, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recommends that long-term care providers follow …