Assisted living and the benefits of healthy food choices
Editor: L Melton
September 21, 2016
As we get older, the old adage that 'you are what you eat' becomes even more pertinent. It is vital that seniors eat well in order to lead a happy and active life, however, many who live alone struggle with basic meal preparation. This is just one of the reasons why assisted living facilities are so popular.
If you are considering an assisted living facility, knowing that you or your loved one is fully taken care of is one of the key considerations. As food is such an important part of our daily lives, it is an vital part of your decision. Here at the California Home for Seniors, we help seniors to find assisted living facilities, tailored to their needs. Here are just some healthy meal options seniors we have helped have found beneficial:
Leafy greens and vegetables
Eating leafy greens and fresh vegetables regularly has been proven to have numerous health benefits. As leafy greens are high in fiber, low in fat, contain folic acid, potassium, manganese, vitamin C as well as a host of other beneficial nutrients; they have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease as well as cancer. Similarly, vegetables have been found to give people a large number of beneficial nutrients that vary depending on the type of vegetable consumed.
Fresh fruits
The benefits of fresh fruit cannot be disregarded, as research has definitively shown the immense benefits of eating fruit each day. For example, berries, watermelons and pomegranates have been found to be rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants have been shown to boost the body’s power to fight age related diseases and maintain health.
Poultry and lean meat
Poultry and lean meat, and most importantly the protein they contain, have been shown to have a beneficial impact on human health when consumed in moderation.
Nuts and seeds
Walnuts, peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds and pecans all contain a range of nutrients which can benefit the body in a number of areas. Consumed as snacks, nuts and seeds such as these can be good for the mind and the body.
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I am happy to have found this information concerning assisted living and the benefits of healthy food choices. It is good to know that assisted living centers make food a top priority. It would be best to find a facility that can meet your loved one’s diet needs. It would also be great if the center was conveniently located for easy access.
I like how you mentioned that assisted living facilities help to give their residents healthy food. My mother is living at home alone, and I worry that she doesn’t eat enough and not a healthy variety of foods. It would make me feel a lot better knowing that she’s getting the nutrition she needs, so maybe moving her to assisted living would be a good way to ensure she has a healthy diet.
I’m really glad you said that you can know that the loved one is taken care of in an assisted elderly living facility. We’ve been looking for solutions for my grandma, and I think that assisted elderly living is the best one for her. I’ll have to look into more options around here to help her have the best and most comfortable living she can.
Yes, in a lot of time assisted living facilities or board and care homes will be able to provide better care your loved ones need because of their experience and the caregivers are trained.