The winter season is approaching and it’s one of the seasons that gives seniors nightmares due to excessive cold. One of the best ways that seniors can manage the winter season is by eating healthy foods. When they get proper nutritional support, their immune system becomes strong and they are able to easily fight off common colds and keep their body warm.

If you are having challenges selecting the best foods to feed the seniors, here are some of the easy cold-weather recipes to cook once the weather turns colder.

1. Banana Split Oatmeal

One of the best meals that can spice up seniors’ breakfast is oatmeal. It’s easy to prepare, chew and digest. Here are the ingredients that you need to prepare a banana split oatmeal recipe;

1/3 cup oatmeal½ sliced bananas¾ cup of hot water½ cup frozen yogurt1/8 teaspoon salt

To prepare, slice the bananas and put them in a serving dish, and then add yogurt. Mix oat, honey, milk, and hot water in a small saucepan and stir. When it starts simmering, put the mixture in the serving dish and enjoy your delicious breakfast.

2. Cauliflower curry soup

Curry Cauliflower soup is ideal for lunchtime as its rich in nutrients and vitamins that help fight cold weather. Here are the ingredients that you will require to prepare;

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided400g tomato sauce2 1/2 cups vegetable broth2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper400g canned coconut milk1 whole lemon, juicedchopped cilantro or parsley1 head fresh cauliflower, cut into florets1 small carrot, peeled and sliced into rounds2-4 slices fresh jalapeno (optional)1 small onion, roughly chopped5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped1 tablespoon curry powder1 teaspoon ground ginger2 teaspoons ground cumin

Cauliflower curry healthy soup is immune-boosting and it’s very tasty. It’s easy to prepare for seniors 55+ and it helps to keep your body warm during the winter months.

3. Chicken Casserole

Chicken and root vegetable casserole is another delicious meal that is easy to prepare when the weather turns colder for older adults. It’s a perfect combination for a dinner meal and it can be spiced up to your preference to get different flavors.

The ingredients that you will require include:

30g plain flour (if you are gluten-free, use corn flour)1 teaspoon ground cuminAbout 240g chicken thighs2 carrots1 turnip2 parsnips1 small onion1 leek (can substitute a small swede)250mls good quality chicken stock (free range if available))Roughly chopped flat-leafed parsley to serve

4. Butternut Squash Bisques

If you are looking for a lighter meal that is not hearty, try butternut squash bisques. You can mix with veggies and other spices and it’s a perfect meal for those seniors who may have challenges chewing and swallowing thick foods.

I9t’s rich in proteins, fiber, and carbohydrates. To prepare a delicious butternut squash bisques, you need the following ingredients;

2-3 pounds butternut squash2 ½ tablespoons olive or canola oil1 large onion, chopped1 rib celery, chopped1 carrot, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg¼ teaspoon cloves2-3 quarts Chicken Stock or Vegetable Stock (best if homemade or no/low sodium)1 cup fat-free milk2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon of salt1 teaspoon of ground black pepper

5. Hot Turmeric Milk Tea

Hot turmeric milk tea is a great home remedy for seniors who are struggling with coughs, common colds, congestion, and inflammation. One can you a variety of milk types including; skim cow’s milk, coconut milk, and fortified almond milk. It also provides seniors with a good source of vitamin D which is usually a major deficiency during the shorter days of the winter season.

It’s fast and easy to prepare turmeric milk tea. Here are the ingredients that seniors can use to prepare this tasty drink.

¼ teaspoon ground turmeric, or to taste¼ teaspoon ground cardamom⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper1 pinch ground ginger1 pinch ground cloves1 pinch ground allspice1 cup milk¾ teaspoon honey, or to taste⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract

When seniors eat well during winter, they are able to build their body immune systems. With a good diet, they are more energized and they feel optimistic that they will manage the colder weather with good health. If you are looking for the best retirement community homes for seniors, join us at one of our Connect55+ active aging communities, for an outstanding experience.

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