During the summer many seniors find themselves outside more and more which is wonderful. Being outside inspires movement and healthier lifestyles. But this also means that a senior may have a decreased appetite in the summer. If a senior is not eating or cooking there could be a major problem that needs to be addressed. They may need more help from in-home care providers who can help prepare summer meals in advance or they may need help with grocery shopping which is another thing in-home care can help with.
If you need tasty recipes that will help encourage your loved one to eat more this summer, take a look at these recipes.
Chips and Salsa
During the summer it is so easy to whip up a giant batch of salsa or even guacamole to eat throughout the week. You can sneak tons of vegetables and hydrating foods into each recipe and you can eat them with more than chips. Instead of chips, you could chop up cucumbers or carrots to use for a dipping item. You can even add salsa to tacos and things like sandwiches. In-home care can easily help your loved one find a tasty recipe and chop everything up. This is a good summer dish because it will last all week long.
Sandwiches and Wraps
A traditional food item in the summer is sandwiches but you can also easily make wraps to enjoy as well. Most of these come with a favorite bread, condiments, veggies, and meat. If your loved one needs to watch the amount of carbs they are consuming they can easily use a lettuce leaf as a wrap instead of a tortilla. Wraps and sandwiches are versatile and they can be made in advance with the help of in-home care. When you make sandwiches in advance avoid leaving the condiments on, and allow a senior to customize it on their own when they are grabbing a sandwich. This will help them stay full for a long time and it is a meal that will always be refreshing.
Homemade Popsicles
Sometimes during the summer, it is so hot out that a senior may lose their appetite. If this happens, it is time to try making homemade popsicles. Many of the store-bought popsicles are filled with tons of added sugar. There are now molds that a senior can fill up with water, flavors, and fruits to create their popsicles. If they need help chopping anything up this is something that in-home care can help them with. The nice thing about this is it can be hydrating as well as filling and there will only be natural sugars.
Cut Fruit or Fruit Cups
Fruit cups or chopped-up fruit will help seniors feel full but also help keep them hydrated. Your loved one should avoid any fruit cups with added sugars and stick to ones that have only natural sugars. This is a great snack but can also be a wonderful meal. Your loved one should try various fruits until they find the ones they love.
If you or an aging loved one are considering In-Home Care Services in Alpharetta GA please get in touch with the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (404) 266-8773
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