Senior Care Tips La Jolla CA
Christmas is a time of joy, laughter, family, togetherness, and, of course, food. It seems that every day you are attending another event, gathering, or party, and along with those holiday celebrations comes tables full of special goodies. Whether they are sweet, savory, salty, or in beverage form, these delectable treats are all a part of the fun and tradition of the holiday season. Unfortunately they are also a part of the unintended holiday tradition that the average American adult has of gaining several pounds between the bottom of the trick-or-treat bowl at Halloween and the first kiss of the New Year. If you are on a senior care journey with your aging loved ones, these few extra pounds are not just annoying; they could also be potentially dangerous to your parents’ health and wellbeing.
Nutrition is one of the most important aspects of keeping your parents healthy throughout their aging years, and you want to make sure that you not only ensure they get everything that their bodies need to function properly and ward off health concerns, but also avoid the less than healthy components of some foods that can threaten their wellbeing. While many of these components, including fat, calories, and salt, are usually at high levels in favorite Christmas foods, this does not mean that your aging loved ones have to miss out on enjoying the flavors that make the holidays the holidays.
By making a few meaningful swaps and changes to favorite holiday dishes, or to how you approach that treat-laden buffet table, can help you to make favorite Christmas treats healthier so that you can still indulge without worrying about the negative impact that it will make on your parents’ health.
Use these tips and tricks, and share them with your parents’ senior health care services provider, to make your favorite Christmas treats healthier:
- Get creamy with yogurt. Creamy dips are a mainstay on many Christmas buffets, but all that mayonnaise and sour cream can really add up. Swap out the sour cream for nonfat Greek yogurt and create the same decadent texture and rich flavor without the fat and for a quarter of the calories. You will also add a strong dose of protein, making each bite more satisfying and health boosting.
- Cut calories, add sparkle. Liquid calories are still calories, and they can add up considerably when you are sipping and having fun with friends and family. Whether you want to indulge in an adult beverage such as wine or just enjoy the flavor of the holidays with a glass of cranberry juice, cut down on the calories and add some satisfying sparkle by replacing a few ounces of your drink with club soda.
- Roast sweet potatoes. Rather than boiling sweet potatoes, roast them in the oven with a drizzle of heart-healthy oil. This cooking method brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetable and preserves more of the vitamins packed inside them. If you have to have a bit of a candied element, skip all of the syrup and marshmallows and add a drizzle of honey.
- Trade jelly for relish. Cranberries are an important part of the holiday flavor profile and are filled with fantastic health benefits including antioxidants and acids that protect urinary tract health, but that canned jellied cranberry you might have eaten since you were a child is filled with corn syrup and sugar. Swap it out for homemade cranberry relish made with natural calorie-free sweetener and cut the calories by 75 percent.
La Jolla Nurses Homecare can help your aging parents remain in their own homes, call 858-454-9339. We are a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior care in La Costa, CA, and the surrounding communities."]” data-sheets-userformat=”[null,null,767,[null,0],[null,2,10667209],[null,[[null,2,0,null,null,[null,2,0]],[null,0,0,3],[null,1,0,null,1]]],[null,[[null,2,0,null,null,[null,2,0]],[null,0,0,3],[null,1,0,null,1]]],[null,[[null,2,0,null,null,[null,2,0]],[null,0,0,3],[null,1,0,null,1]]],[null,[[null,2,0,null,null,[null,2,0]],[null,0,0,3],[null,1,0,null,1]]],2,2,null,0]”>For more information about how the caregivers at La Jolla Nurses Homecare can help your aging parents remain in their own homes, call 858-454-9339. We are a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior care in La Jolla, CA, and the surrounding communities.
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