Nutritious meals stand with much importance for the geriatric population as these meals offer added protection from illness and support in keeping loved ones healthy. BrightStar Care of the Main Line’s aides understand the nutritional value for this population and prepare meals both high in nutrition and flavor. Given that our caregivers assist in many areas, we developed a list of nutrient-dense meals that make meal preparation less daunting. Below you will find our delicious recommendations for all tines of the day, which have come with great reviews!
Blueberry and Honey Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
½ Cup Oats
½ Cup Low-fat Milk
¼ Cup Greek Yogurt
¼ Cup Blueberries
1 Tablespoon Honey
Directions:
1. Add oats to a container of choice, pour in milk, and add in blueberries and Greek yogurt
2. Top with honey before refrigerating
3. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours. Best to eat within 24 hoursStrawberry Spinach Salad
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
½ Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
¼ Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
5 Cups Baby Spinach
2 Rotisserie Chicken Breasts, cut into ½ inch. Pieces
2 Cups Thinly Sliced Strawberries
¾ Cup Chopped Toasted Pecans
¼ Small Red Onion, thinly sliced
5 Ounces Feta, crumbled
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the mustard. While whisking, slowly pour in the oil until the dressing is combined. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Add spinach, chicken, strawberries, ½ cup pecans, and onion to the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine.
3. Pile salad onto plates and top with the remaining pecans and feta crumbles.
One-Pan Salmon and Vegetables
Ingredients:
2 Salmon Fillets
2 Pounds of Small Red Potatoes
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
4 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons Thyme
2 Teaspoons Ginger
1 Bunch Asparagus
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
2. Cover a sheet pan with foil. Cut and spread potatoes on the pan and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, 2 cloves of garlic, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
3. Bake for 30 minutes.
4. Make salmon glaze. Combine salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon thyme, 2 garlic cloves, ginger, 2 tablespoons of olives, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix well.
5. Remove potatoes from the oven and push them to the side of your pan. Place your salmon fillets on the pan and brush both sides with the salmon glaze.
6. Place asparagus on the pan and top with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of thyme on the asparagus and potatoes.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes and enjoy!
With a variety of recipes, there is sure to be a meal here for everyone! Feel free to try these recipes out with older individuals, loved ones, or friends. We are here to make meal preparation and cooking more manageable for you. We would love to hear your thoughts on these meals, and, of course, they are open to your creative freedom!
Sources:
Blueberry and Honey Overnight Oats. Old Fashioned Oats, Quick Oats, Snacks. (n.d.). https://www.quakeroats.com/cooking-and-recipes/blueberry-and-honey-overnight-oats.
Broadfoot, R. (2017, May 11). One-Pan Salmon And Veggies Recipe by Tasty. tasty.co. https://tasty.co/recipe/one-pan-salmon-and-veggies.
Rege, L. (2021, June 11). Strawberry Spinach Salad Will Turn You Into A Salad Person. Delish. https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a27077746/easy-strawberry-spinach-salad-recipe/.