Originally published June 21 2005
Tips for Good Nutrition for Elderly (press release)
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Experts advise helping elderly people buy foods that pack as much nutrition as possible in small servings. Many older people lose their appetites or have trouble eating because of dental or other health problems. Here are some recommendations:
• Fortified, ready-to-eat cereals and powdered instant breakfast drinks mixed with milk. Liquid supplements are nutritionally comparable, but often have a medicinal taste.
Tablespoon or two of nonfat dry milk powder added to yogurt, cottage cheese, creamed soup, hot cereals and even a glass of milk to add extra protein and creaminess. Blend the dry milk well to avoid graininess.
• Baked or microwaved potatoes.
• Colorful fruits like watermelon, mandarins, apples, oranges, mangos cut into bite-size chunks, the brighter in color the better.
• Dark green spinach, green beans and tender lettuce, as well as beans.
Casseroles over meat-and-potato entrees for easy storage and chewing.
Other ideas:
• Serve liquid supplements, if at all, between, rather than with, meals. A Saint Louis University study showed seniors fill up too much on supplements and eat less of the meal.
• Time visits during meal time. Research shows older adults eat more in the company of others.
Tips for Good Nutrition for Elderly (press release)
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