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The Great Athulya kitchen

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My mother used to tell me as a child that the kitchen is where life begins. Even though I didn't recognize it at that time, I can now understand the importance of a kitchen in a home. The majority of the time, elderly people's main concern is their diet because they have little options for food because of their chronic illnesses. Because of this, they no longer appreciate their meals as much as they did when they were younger. And one of the main criteria seniors look out in a senior living community is the diet and dining experience provided for them. Athulya Assisted Living being a haven for seniors provides seniors with a healthy vegetarian diet that is prepared by the specialist Athulya cooks according to the needs of each elderly.  The Dining Experience in Athulya Athulya Assisted Living provides the best meal plan and dining experience for seniors with nutritional assistance from a nutritionist skilled in diet plans. Not only do they claim to provide the best meal plans,

4 Raw Recipes for Seniors

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Eating well is an integral part of healthy aging particularly as seniors need additional energy and strength for doing their activities. Most often, these older individuals also suffer from chronic conditions like diabetes and heart ailments making it inevitable to take sufficient precaution on the diet consumed. Though calorie needs reduce with age, the nutrient requirements of elders remain the same or perhaps increase. Hence, seniors must plan and eat nutritious meals daily. Plant-based diets for seniors offer a promising solution to this challenge. They include a host of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, tubers and starchy foods. Consuming such diets help seniors to have a longer lifespan and enjoy a vibrant lifestyle. The various benefits of plant foods are enlisted below: Decreases the pace of aging Promotes a young and healthy look Improves the body immunity Boosts the energy levels Supports weight-loss Enhances mental cognition and reduces stress Fosters better slee

The Signs of Poor Nutrition

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Is your elder looking frail, gaunt or deplete of energy? Does the elderly person fall ill frequently or get easily tired?  Then, there are the signs of poor nutrition in the senior person. When seniors do not get the required nutrition, their bodies exhibit some symptoms which may be mistaken for an illness. To prevent such misconceptions, it is always better to have a seniors nutrition plan and adhere to it. Taking care of elders is a meticulous task which requires total attention to be paid to the seniors' nutrition plan. It involves preparing a diet chart for senior citizens, preparing meals that suit them and ensuring that the nutrition for elderly patients is wholesome and complete. Keeping in mind all these factors, the dining at assisted living facilities is organized to prevent malnutrition in seniors. Causes of poor nutrition in seniors Seniors exhibit signs of poor nutrition when they do not take food in the right quantity and proportion. The senior diet

Better Diabetes Management with Healthy Eating for Seniors

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Diabetes happens to be a very common health issue prevalent in today’s world and more so in the elderly population. Approximately two-thirds of people suffering from this medical condition is constituted by seniors! Such patients are also likely to be suffering from other related ailments like hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and dyslipidemia (high blood lipid levels). With aging, the degenerating body has additional nutritional needs for repairing tissues. Besides, older people are likely to suffer from age-related issues like low immunity, indigestion, fatigue and fragile bones and muscles. As a result, physical activity levels in elders decrease making them victims of various metabolic disorders. Hence healthy eating for the elderly becomes more important than consuming less food. Formulating a diet plan for seniors can, therefore, be challenging, particularly for those with diabetes. Yet this certainly forms the crux of diabetes management. That is so because the mai