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Nutrition

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Senior Nutrition Needs and Myths – What You Need to Know

November 29, 2024 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Nutrition is a complicated topic, but one that is important to understand. This post examines nutrition for seniors and how to make the best choices.

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How to Make Protein Shakes for Seniors

November 7, 2024 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Store-purchased protein shakes aren’t your only option for senior health. This post highlights how you can make your own instead.

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How to Help Seniors Eat Well At Home

August 28, 2024 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Aging brings some new challenges for eating well. So today, we’re looking at services that can ensure seniors get the nutrients they need.

An active senior man drinking a protein shake that could be from Ensure or Boost

Ensure vs Boost – Which Nutritional Shake is Better?

August 25, 2024 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc 4 Comments

Ensure and Boost both offer advantages for senior health and wellbeing. But, if you’re going to rely on nutritional shakes, which one is better?

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How Long Can the Elderly Live On Ensure?

October 12, 2022 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc 9 Comments

Ensure and similar shakes can be powerful for seniors, providing calories and nutrients in an easy-to-consume form. They’re particularly helpful for seniors who struggle to chew and those with a limited appetite.  Some caregivers even find that seniors will consume a meal shake without hesitation, particularly shakes that are high in sugar and taste like […]

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The 10 Best Noodles for Diabetics Reviewed

September 1, 2022 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH 2 Comments

Noodles are a staple in the diets of many popular cuisines around the world. They are exquisite in savory soup or stir-fried alongside your choice of vegetables and garnishes. People with diabetes may feel that eating any type of noodles is off limits. That’s simply not the case. Finding the best noodles for diabetics doesn’t need […]

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