Seniors need to eat healthy and balanced meals so that they can stay healthy. But when seniors are traveling or going on day trips, it’s not always easy for them to find healthy food options. Seniors who are diabetic or have special dietary restrictions often struggle to find healthy food options when they’re traveling, if they don’t have the help of home care assistance. Seniors can use these tricks to ensure that they have healthy meals and snacks while they are traveling:
Bring Pre-Packed Snacks And Foods Provided by Home Care Assistance
Seniors who have home care assistance can bring pre-packed snacks and foods that have been prepared by their caregiver. Individual portions of healthy foods like nuts, dried fruits, crackers, nut butters, and other protein rich snacks are perfect to keep seniors full and give them the energy they need when they’re traveling. Investing in some good quality meal prepping containers makes it easier for seniors to store individually portioned snacks and foods that they can grab and go for a day trip or pack in a carry on bag if they are traveling.
Choose A La Carte Dishes At Restaurants
Often it’s difficult for seniors to find healthy but tasty options at restaurants. A good place to look for healthier fare in a restaurant is the ala carte or sides menu. There’s almost always a salad option that has healthy vegetables and seniors can add chicken or some other protein to that for a fully balance meal. There are usually side options of steamed vegetables too that can be substituted for fries and other unhealthy items. Seniors can put together a filling and healthy meal choosing exactly what they want.
Pack Protein Shakes
Protein shakes are something seniors should always carry when they’re traveling. A protein shake can have as much as 30 grams of protein and only 2 or 3 grabs of carbs depending on the brand. That will give seniors a great steady energy supply that won’t cause their blood sugar to crash. And the protein will keep them full for a long time. Plus, protein shakes are easy to carry in a bag or a purse and they don’t have to be cold as long as they are unopened.
When seniors are going to be traveling on a plane or in a car where they won’t always be able to find a restaurant or a place to stop and get a snack having protein shakes with them allows them to get a healthy meal.
Stop At The Store Instead Of A Restaurant
Another option that makes it easy for seniors to eat healthy while traveling is for seniors to stop at a grocery store instead of a restaurant for their meal. At the grocery store they can pick up a premade salad, some fruit, and other healthy items that they can enjoy instead of being stuck with only fast food or unhealthy restaurant options. Yogurt, cheese, and other high protein options at the grocery store make it easy for seniors to eat healthy on the go.
Source
https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/best-energy-foods-older-adults
If you or an aging loved one is considering home care assistance in Englewood, CO, call the caring staff at SYNERGY Home Care of Denver today. 303-756-9322
