Grilled Zucchini & Eggplant
Summer is the perfect time for getting the best out of our fresh seasonal vegetables and spending time outside creating delicious meals...
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Senior Care
The Ideal Team
- Jul 2
- 2 min
Strawberry Chocolate Popsicle
Have you been strawberry picking yet!? June is the perfect time to pick your own strawberries at your local U-Pick farms in Ontario, and...
The Ideal Team
- Jun 25
- 2 min
Avocado Pudding
Avocado is a unique fruit packed with nutrients and vitamins essential for a healthy body. It is a versatile ingredient in various...
The Ideal Team
- Jun 11
- 2 min
Veggie Mac & Cheese
The ALS Association reports that choosing the right foods with the appropriate consistencies and employing tips for safer swallowing can...
The Ideal Team
- Jun 4
- 2 min
Strawberry Cheesecake Shake
June is ALS Awareness Month! All month long, we will be sharing recipes, articles, and tips on how to best support an ALS diagnosis in...
The Ideal Team
- May 28
- 2 min
Walnut Crusted Trout with Spinach and Pear Salad
As we close out our series for #VisionHealthMonth, we thought we would share a healthy, flavourful, and nutritious main dish that you can...
The Ideal Team
- May 21
- 2 min
Moroccan Lentil & Chickpea Soup
We often hear about Vitamin A for eye health, but did you know the mineral zinc also contributes to proper eye health and functioning?...
The Ideal Team
- May 14
- 1 min
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash & Lentil Soup
As Vision Health Month continues, we wanted to share a delicious recipe that can help your senior loved one's eye health. In 2013, the...
The Ideal Team
- May 7
- 1 min
Mediterranean Rice Salad with Tuna
It may still be spring, but the freshness of summer is found in this delicious and nutritious salad - with fresh herbs, tuna, olives, and...
The Ideal Team
- Apr 30
- 2 min
Overnight Chia Pudding
If you're one to scroll through a number of colourful, healthy, exciting new recipes, you may have seen the ingredient "chia seeds" come...
The Ideal Team
- Apr 23
- 3 min
Fluoride and Oral Health
What is fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral. In Canada, fluoride is found naturally in our water, air, food and soil. Benefits Fluoride helps...
The Ideal Team
- Apr 16
- 5 min
Nutrition & Gum Disease
Combating Gum Disease with These Nutrients Gum disease is naturally fought by a healthy body. However, there are some nutrients that work...
The Ideal Team
- Apr 9
- 3 min
Nutrition and Oral Health
April is Oral Health Month in Canada and all month long, we will be featuring some articles on proper dental care and oral health,...
The Ideal Team
- Apr 2
- 2 min
Tips for Adding Healthy Fruits & Veggies to a Senior's Diet
Getting most individuals to add more fruits and vegetables into their diet has always been the goal of most doctors and other health...
The Ideal Team
- Mar 19
- 2 min
Benefits of Smoothies
There are many options for getting in the nutrients and vitamins you need to keep yourself and your elderly loved ones healthy. Smoothies...
The Ideal Team
- Mar 5
- 4 min
Healthy Snack Ideas for Seniors
Often, mealtime can be quite challenging for the elderly, especially those in long-term care or living alone in their private home. Some...
The Ideal Team
- Feb 26
- 4 min
Benefits of Calcium
Calcium is an essential nutrient necessary for a number of functions within the body and for maintaining overall health. Calcium is the...
The Ideal Team
- Feb 19
- 3 min
Vitamin B12 for Immune Support
Cobalamin, or vitamin B12, is a water-soluble vitamin that's needed for the nervous system to function. In terms of structural...
The Ideal Team
- Feb 12
- 3 min
Vitamins C & E for Immune Support
In our continuing series on understanding and supporting our Immune System, today’s blog features the benefits of adding Vitamins C and E...
The Ideal Team
- Feb 5
- 3 min
Benefits of Vitamin D
Wondering how to boost your Immune System for a stronger, healthier way of life? Today we focus on the benefits of Vitamin D – the...
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