As you get older, your digestive system may not work as effectively or quickly as it used to.  With age comes an increased risk for various digestive issues like heartburn, IBS, ulcers, and dysphagia. 

Fortunately, as is the case with many health concerns, making modifications to your diet as you age can help support a healthy digestive system. 

There are many superfoods that are widely known to be packed with essential nutrients; salmon, spinach, and kale come to mind.  However, there are also superfoods great for aging seniors that may already be hiding in your pantry, or everyday items you buy at the store that pack a big nutrient punch!

This popular fish is jam-packed with healthy vitamins and minerals, plus it has been shown to help reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases.  It’s also widely available, and you can buy wild-caught or farm-raised varieties in almost any grocery store. 

All of us at Chefs For Seniors wish you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving!  While almost no one is going to be eating like Euell Gibbons on Turkey Day, here are 7 tips for making your holiday a little healthier. 

After a certain age, proper food becomes all the more critical because of the deteriorating condition of the body and the inability to digest anything and everything. The taste bud changes, the side effects of medications ruin the will to eat much, and a certain amount of laziness creeps in. Systems of the body tend to become more delicate which requires a little more care than when young. Therefore, the importance of a healthy diet is more for senior citizens. Here are 7 easy and healthy recipes!

While restaurants use high amounts salt as a shortcut to flavor, that doesn’t mean that low sodium meals made at home have to be bland – you just have to get creative!  Here are 5 natural salt alternatives that will take your low sodium meals from tasteless to tasty. 

Older adults with a normal physical activity level should eat at least 2 servings of fruit and 3 servings of vegetables each day.  A serving typically constitutes ~1 cup in volume.  Despite those recommendations, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that only 1 in 10 seniors eat enough fruits and vegetables.  And no, taking a multivitamin isn’t a substitute for whole foods since your body doesn’t absorb nutrients as efficiently from concentrated supplements.

To help you increase the amount of healthy fruits and vegetables in your diet, here are 10 simple tips!

Fortunately there are lots of healthy desserts options for older adults to help satisfy your sweet tooth.  Here are some of our favorites!

Here are warning signs to look out for – and steps to take – when it comes to your loved ones not eating properly.

A list of brain-healthy foods that some studies have shown can reduce the risk of memory loss associated with aging, and may even help people with dementia manage their symptoms. 

All this excess sugar is problematic because it can lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes, tooth decay, heart disease, certain types of cancer, and many more chronic diseases.  And it’s important to note that there’s no need for added sugars in your diet, so the less you eat the healthier you’ll be. 

There are many reasons why food additives and preservatives are so prevalent in packaged, processed foods.  For one, they help keep food fresh longer and reduce the risk of contamination.  In some cases, like vitamin fortification in cereal, additives can enhance the nutrient value of foods.

While some food additives and preservatives aren’t harmful to most people, there are some that should be avoided.  Here’s a list of 7 Food Additives and Preservatives to Avoid.