There can be a lot of struggles in aging, but this shouldn’t stop someone from enjoying their meals. A senior can have a comfortable diet, and also live a healthier lifestyle and with more youthful vigor.

There is always the common struggle of smell and taste senses among seniors. Health specialists have claimed that upon reaching the 80s, seniors will likely develop multiple sensory dysfunctions.

When the olfactory function, our sense of smell, deteriorates, it would likely affect our sense of taste as well, or ‘gustatory dysfunction’. These cases can be related to the poor appetite among most seniors and their health and weight declining.

Breakfast

• Oatmeal – Oats are proven to help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. This will also help cut off the use of laxatives among seniors which sometimes cause malnutrition and unwanted weight loss.
• Yogurt – Yogurt contains a good amount of “good” bacteria necessary for the digestive tract. Another benefit found in yogurt is that it helps prevent the risk of osteoporosis and boosts one’s body with micronutrients like calcium and vitamin D.
• Whole grain pancakes – This breakfast meal is packed with macronutrients and micronutrients that are essentially good for the body. Whole grain pancakes contains high levels of iron, calcium, phosphorus, and riboflavin. Be sure to top your pancakes with only nutritious toppings, like chopped fruits.
• Hard Boiled Eggs – Eggs can be a delightful meal for breakfast. In a senior diet, eggs can be the best in nutritional value, providing nourishment and a rich source of protein.

Lunch

• Vegetable salad – Vegetable salads make for a nutrient-rich meal. A hodge-podge of salad basics like sweet peppers, tomatoes, and greens is overflowing with antioxidants.
  You can never go wrong having a vegetable salad in your daily meal plan
• Eggs with potatoes – Topping your eggs or omelet with potatoes, or simply combining them together in one bowl can have a great impact on one’s health and nutritional intake.
  This type of meal helps lower blood pressure according to researchers in the Institute for Food Research in Norwich. Potatoes are also known as “vitamin boosters” and are a rich source of minerals such as iron, potassium, and magnesium.
• Omelet – Try starting with a one-egg omelet, but always top your favorite omelet with healthy and flavorful supplements: onions, tomatoes, and/or spinach.

Dinner

• Fresh greens – Fresh greens, without a doubt, are high in iron, calcium, B vitamins, and potassium. Just a few of the health benefits of greens are building bones, revving up muscles, protecting heart, sharpening eyesight, and reducing the risk of diabetes.
  Remember to always include them in your meal.
• Baked salmon – Salmon is an excellent source of high-quality protein, minerals, and vitamins, but the omega-3 fatty acids have the most credit. Salmon is best when baked or steamed, and try to top your fillet with greens, pepper, chickpeas, or spinach.
• Pasta – Pasta has always been a part of a balanced diet. It serves as a perfect foundation for satisfying, nutritious, and healthy meals. Pasta may also be good for boosting your appetite.
• Beans and rice – According to the USA Rice Federation, rice and beans form a complete vegetarian protein that is high in fiber when eaten together. They have a symbiotic relationship which produce amino acids that are vital for growth and development in human biological systems.

• Fresh greens – Fresh greens, without a doubt, are high in iron, calcium, B vitamins, and potassium. Just a few of the health benefits of greens are building bones, revving up muscles, protecting heart, sharpening eyesight, and reducing the risk of diabetes.
  Remember to always include them in your meal.
• Baked salmon – Salmon is an excellent source of high-quality protein, minerals, and vitamins, but the omega-3 fatty acids have the most credit. Salmon is best when baked or steamed, and try to top your fillet with greens, pepper, chickpeas, or spinach.
• Pasta – Pasta has always been a part of a balanced diet. It serves as a perfect foundation for satisfying, nutritious, and healthy meals. Pasta may also be good for boosting your appetite.
• Beans and rice – According to the USA Rice Federation, rice and beans form a complete vegetarian protein that is high in fiber when eaten together. They have a symbiotic relationship which produce amino acids that are vital for growth and development in human biological systems.

In a senior diet, it is always important to keep a close watch on the things you include at each
meal. Make sure they don’t just boost your appetite but also contribute to the whole body’s
improvement and health maintenance. Being a senior should never stop you from retaining your
youthful vigor

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