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. 

Making healthy diet choices is one of the keys to managing and preventing diabetes.  This list contains some of the best foods for diabetics to eat.

Inflammation is one of the main tools used by the body to fight illness and disease.  In most cases, inflammation is a natural part of the healing process. However, some chronic medical conditions cause the body to have an overly inflammatory response.  One of the best measures you can take to reduce unnecessary inflammation is to eat a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods. 

While it’s been proven that your diet is heavily correlated with risk of developing chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease, at this point little is known about the connection between diet and memory loss – specifically diseases like Alzheimer’s. 

Despite the lack of concrete evidence at this point, here are some foods and diet tips based on early research that can help prevent memory loss as you age.

Living a healthy lifestyle is important for everyone no matter your age.  However, as we age certain nutrients become more important for maintaining good health. 

The World Health Organization recommends people eat no more than 100 calories per day (~6 teaspoons) of added sugar, but the average American actually consumes almost 4x that amount. Reducing the amount of sugar in your diet is something all credible nutrition experts agree is good for you.

Eating properly is especially important as you age, but due to a variety of factors it can be more difficult to get the nutrients your body needs. The good news is, there are simple measures seniors can take to make sure nutritional challenges don’t affect their overall health and well being.