Healthy Meals For Seniors Part 2: Lunch Ideas

Salmon is a popular option for protein any time of the day. Salmon is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and a great source of B vitamins and potassium. A piece of grilled salmon and fresh vegetables is a healthy mix of protein and greens. Salmon is also a very tender option, so it’s easy for people who have issues eating solid foods.

Side dishes to pair with your salmon:
Keep it simple with a side salad
Steamed broccoli and carrots
Mashed cauliflower
Roasted rosemary potatoes

Salad

A flavor-packed salad is great if you’re feeling creative or don’t feel like a hot meal.

A lot of people are turned off by salads citing them as bland. Your salad can have tons of flavor! By adding in the right mix of fruits, vegetables, protein and nuts you can have a great lunch.

Protein Options:

Feta Cheese
Beans or Lentils
Boiled Eggs
Hazelnuts
Sliced Almonds
Walnuts
Chia seeds
Chickpeas
Grilled Chicken
Flank Steak
Shrimp
Salmon

Vegetables Options

Spinach
Kale
Romaine lettuce
Arugula
Cucumber
Broccoli
Cauliflower

Fruit Options:

Apple Slices
Strawberry
Blueberries
Pear
Tangerines

Other Toppings

Croutons
Hemp Seeds
Pickles
Avocado
Olives

There are so many different combos you can try when it comes to salad. Keep in mind that often when people have a salad, they tend to make one huge mistake. Picking the wrong salad dressing. Salad dressings are great, but many of them are full of sugar and fat so be sure to examine the nutritional information on the label as well as the serving size. Another fantastic option is to make your own salad dressing.

Lunch Smoothie

If you have trouble chewing a smoothie is a great way to still get nutrients and protein into your body. Similar to a salad you want to have a mixture of fruits and vegetables as well as some fats and protein. A good rule of thumb is to use a unsweet green tea or milk (regular, almond or coconut are all wonderful choices depending on your dietary needs and restrictions)as a base. 2 cups of fruit at least one cup of vegetables and a protein.

You probably don’t want to put a piece of flank steak into your smoothie so other choices to add some protein into your smoothies include:

Greek yogurt
Oats
Hemp seeds
Almond butter
Silken tofu
Pumpkin seeds
Avocado

The best meals involve a good variety of vegetable, fruits, proteins and carbohydrates. Enjoy your lunch and tell us which recipe is your favorite.

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