With a weakened sense of smell and taste, a lack of appetite is a common challenge for seniors. It’s also not surprisingly that as you get older, you become less active. This combination makes it even more critical that seniors are eating a nutritious and balanced breakfast daily.
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and that’s especially true for senior citizens.
Breakfast is not only a prime opportunity for a nutritious meal, but it’s also your initial fuel to get your day started. However, you don’t necessarily have to have a gourmet breakfast every morning. There are simple meal options that you can work into your diet with little effort.
Here are five easy-to-make and easy-to-eat breakfast ideas for seniors:
Hardboiled Eggs
This no fuss, yet delicious, low-cost breakfast option is also easy to prepare. You can boil the two eggs fresh each morning or save time by boiling a whole dozen at a time. When making a week’s worth, make sure to refrigerate in a sealed container.
Toast
Toast can be a simple, nutritious and delicious way to start your day. Consider pairing one or two slices of whole wheat or multigrain bread with avocado for healthy fats, or almond or peanut butter for protein as well as healthy fats.
Yogurt & Fresh Berries
A great source of protein, non-fat Greek yogurt is always a safe bet for breakfast. Avoid yogurts with high sugar content. You can buy individual portions or larger tubs, which allow you to portion it out yourself, which usually comes with some savings. If you’re looking to sweeten it up, consider adding a small amount of organic honey as a natural sweetener. Berries and nuts also pair well.
Oatmeal
A bowl of warm steel-cut oatmeal is another easy option. If you’re looking to save some time, try the individualized packs or instant oats. Dried cranberries, raisins and nuts are all delicious topping options.
Fresh Fruit
You can never go wrong with an assortment of fresh fruit to start your day off right. Feel free to mix it up with different types of fruit, including strawberries, blueberries, watermelon, bananas, cantaloupes and melons. You can prepare your own fruit salads or buy pre-prepared mixed fruit at your local grocery store.
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