Your parents have never enjoyed a hearty breakfast. They are happy with a piece of toast and a cup of coffee. You’d like them to embrace healthier breakfast options. Have you considered starting their morning with a nutritious breakfast smoothie? You’re coming up with ideas for breakfast smoothies that optimize nutrition. A Companion Care at Home Services Provider can help create smoothies to have ready for your seniors to get a healthier start to their day.
Experts feel the best smoothies include these ingredients.
Leafy Greens
Spinach and kale are excellent additions to a breakfast smoothie. Your parents may not like the earthy taste. If that’s a problem, purchase spinach powder. It’s mild, and a teaspoon is all that’s needed. Mask any taste by adding a potassium-rich banana to the smoothie.
Nuts and Seeds
The omega-3 fatty acids in nuts and seeds help slow digestion and aid cell health. One of the best ways to boost omega-3 fatty acids is ground flaxseed. In addition to the omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed is high in fiber.
If your parents don’t like flaxseed, you can ensure they get heart-healthy fats through frozen avocado. Avocado also adds fiber.
Old-Fashioned Oats
A handful of old-fashioned oats adds fiber to any smoothie. Plus, the oats are filling and will help your parents stay full for longer.
One of the most significant benefits of fiber is that it helps the gastrointestinal tract retain water. When digested food waste makes it to the colon, the added water prevents constipation.
Low-Fat Unsweetened Yogurt
Yogurt is high in calcium and protein. Plus, it contains bacteria that are beneficial to gastrointestinal health. Make sure the yogurt is unsweetened. Greek yogurt has twice the protein, so consider buying Greek yogurt.
Frozen Berries
Berries are the best fruit to put in a breakfast smoothie. Studies have shown that blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries are best for brain health because they protect cells from oxidative stress. Purchase frozen berries in blends or buy them individually and mix them using your preferred ratios.
Nut Milk
You can add low-fat milk to your parents’ breakfast smoothies, but milk does add calories. Instead, purchase nut milk like unsweetened almond milk or flax milk. It adds the liquid you need to make the drink smooth enough, and the calorie count is minimal.
Nut milks are often fortified with nutrients like vitamin D and calcium. Your parents enjoy the same health benefits as milk.
Would your parents enjoy breakfast more if they had time to wake up before eating a meal? Some people need to be up and active before a meal is appealing. Would elder care services help?
You need to get to work and can’t wait around until they’re hungry. Let elder care aides cook meals and help your parents get ready to start the day. Call a Companion Care at Home specialist in-home care to make the arrangements.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering Companion Care at Home in Green, OH, please contact the caring staff at Autumn Hills Home Care, LLC today. (330) 217-6090
Sources:
https://njaes.rutgers.edu/sshw/message/message.php?p=Health&m=350
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from The Pennsylvania State University, and Master’s degree from The University of Akron.He is currently studying Spanish Language at the University of Akron.
He is married to Lisa, and together they have a daughter, two sons, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and four grandchildren.The entire family lives in Summit County, Ohio.
In his professional career he worked in hospitals, taking several assignments in Youngstown, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Akron, finally settling in Akron in 1987.
His career took him into starting up two specialty hospitals in Akron, then into starting up several Home Health and Hospice programs.
Fourteen years ago he and his wife, Lisa, entered into restaurant ownership and operation.They since started “Lala’s Restaurant and Fireside Lounge” in the Portage Lakes.The restaurant has been open since November 2019, and provides residents of the area with fine food and entertainment.
Toward the end of his service in the Hospice industry, Jeff had a vision for starting a Home Care service to care for seniors in our area.After a search of franchises and other businesses, he started Autumn Hills Home Care.Through this business, he has proudly provided the best of service to seniors throughout the area, as well as meaningful employment for many caregivers.
Most recently, Jeff entered government service as was elected Trustee of Coventry Township.He was sworn in and started service in January 2020.
In his free moments, Jeff enjoys family time, bicycling, golf, learning Spanish, and travel.He can be reached at jeff.houck@outlook.com
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