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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

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