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Enrich Nursing Home Menus with Super Fruits & Vegetables

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Planning healthy nursing home menus poses several key challenges. The dietary needs of seniors and those suffering from chronic disease are more demanding than for other populations. Unfortunately, most seniors have a reduced appetite and a more sensitive palate. Although the so-called superfoods pack an increased nutritional punch, they don’t all appeal to the picky …

Finding Recipe Ideas for Seniors Based on New Dietary Guidelines

  Assisted Living Menus | Menu Planning

The challenge of finding new recipe ideas for seniors became a bit more difficult recently, when the USDA announced its updated dietary guidelines. Every five years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture updates its recommendations for a healthy diet, based on updated nutritional research. Where we once followed the guidelines of the Food Pyramid, today we …

Planning Nutrition-Rich Menus for Nursing Home Residents

  Assisted Living Menus | Menu Planning

When designing menus for nursing home residents, nutritional value is of great importance. However, taste and appeal are equally important for nutrient delivery. March is National Nutrition Month, and that makes this the perfect time to discuss the importance of a nutrient-rich diet for seniors living in a residential care facility. Reduced Appetites Are Challenging …