Meat is a great way to get protein, but some seniors can’t or won’t eat meat. Luckily, there are tons of ways to get in more protein without actually eating meat. Unfortunately, not all seniors have the energy to find new recipes that fit their new diets; they can’t drive to the store to get the ingredients, and they don’t have the capability of cooking an in-depth meal for themselves anymore. This is when hiring personal care at home can come in handy for seniors who are choosing to age in place. Personal care at home can help with more than just cooking; they can help your senior loved one eat, bathe, and get dressed, which can help them thrive and live independently. If you or personal care at home care for your senior who is not eating meat, here are some yummy meatless fall recipes to try out.
Butternut Squash Soup
Just because your loved one isn’t eating meat doesn’t mean they have to have bland foods. In fact, tons of soups and dishes don’t require meat and are filled with scrumptious flavors, and butternut squash soup is one of them. This can be store-bought, or if the caregiver is up to the challenge, they can buy a fresh squash, bake it, blend it, and add broth or cream. This is a dish that anyone can enjoy, and it’s easy to eat because it is blended until it’s smooth. Butternut squash soup will go great with a piece of garlic bread or even grilled cheese; you can also add nutritional yeast to give it a cheesy flavor, but also add protein!
Create a Fall Salad
These are trending in the health community because they are delicious. You can roast beets, squash, quinoa, and other root vegetables that you can place on top of a salad. Chop up spinach, arugula, or other leafy greens for the base. Personal care at home can also whip up a fresh salad dressing like a maple and balsamic dressing to cover the top of the entire salad. You can roast the vegetables with any seasoning you’d like, but a tasty one is to cover the vegetables in sugar-free maple syrup, balsamic, and Dijon mustard. You can use the rest to place over the salad!
Vegetarian Shepherds Pie
Shepherd’s pie is a very traditional dish and typically has a lot of meat. However, it doesn’t need meat to be a scrumptious dish. The best part of this is that you can cook a big batch and let your senior loved one snack on it all week. Instead of meat, use lentils, mashed potatoes, carrots, and peas. This will give it the hardiness of the meat without actually having meat in it.
Seniors may benefit from reducing their meat consumption for several reasons. Plant-based diets rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes have been associated with lower rates of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer, which can be significant concerns for aging individuals. Additionally, plant-based diets can be easier on the digestive system, which can benefit seniors who may experience digestive issues as they age. They often provide a source of important nutrients and dietary fiber that support overall health and well-being.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering Personal Care at Home in Ontario, CA, please contact the caring staff at Calvary Senior Care today (866) 710-8767
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