Getting most individuals to add more fruits and vegetables into their diet has always been the goal of most doctors and other health practitioners. However, it is particularly important for seniors and older adults to get the proper nutrition they require in order to maintain their health as they age. This is especially true if they suffer from chronic health conditions. Below are 5 tips for adding fruits and veggies to your senior loved one's diet. Start your day with a gre

Looking for a low-fat, low-sodium beverage with the delicious citrus flavour of fresh oranges? Look no further! Adapted from the Mayo Clinic's list of healthy recipes, this Orange Smoothie is truly a dream! Orange Dream Smoothie Serves 4 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups orange juice, chilled 1 cup light vanilla soy milk, chilled 1/3 cup silken or soft tofu 1 tablespoon dark honey 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 ice cubes 4 peeled orange segments (about ha

Nothing beats the sweet taste of fresh, in-season fruits combined with a touch of honey and fresh mint! Try this delicious recipe, perfect for yourself or your elderly loved one, from the Martha Stewart kitchen. It's so nutritious, tastes great, and easy to make, that you'll be going for seconds! Ingredients: 2 plums – pitted and sliced 2 nectarines – pitted and sliced 2 peaches – pitted and sliced 2 to 3 apricots – pitted and sliced 1 cup blueberries 1 cup blackberries 2 t

An excellent source of Vitamin C, strawberries are a rich source of antioxidants and fibre, benefiting heart health, increasing good cholesterol, and helping to control blood sugar and reduce blood pressure. It's no wonder that Americans eat 3.5 lbs of strawberries each year! #strawberries #strawberry #yummy #food #dessert #fruit #delicious #fruits #desserts #nutrition #healthyfood #seniorcare #healthy #ottawa #homecare #dementiacare #alzheimers #mealassistance #funfacts #fr

Many seniors have difficulty getting the proper hydration they require each day. Some may opt for juices, coffee and sugary drinks, but water is a key ingredient to proper health and digestion, but many older adults find it lacking flavour and lose interest in drinking it. This is where fruit flavoured ice cubes come in handy! Not only are they easy to make and pretty to look at, but also provide the much needed flavour boost to any glass of water! Have the fruits whole or

We've always heard about the health benefits of fruits and vegetables, but what fruit sets itself apart from the rest? Blueberries! Blueberries are known to have the highest level of antioxidants amoung all popular fruits and vegetables. The antioxidants in blueberries seem to benefit your brain by aiding brain function and delaying cognitive decline. As we age, our bodies tend to lose many of the vitamins and minerals needed to sustain a healthy, active lifestyle. Blueber