Fresh and Healthy Recipes for Southlake Area Seniors
Eating nutritious, well-balanced meals is one of the most important things older adults can do to promote lifelong health and wellness. Not only does healthy eating improve heart and bone health, but according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), it also promotes independence in seniors.
Want to improve your eating habits? You’re in luck! With so many tasty veggies and fruits available, summer is the perfect time to whip up fresh, delicious dishes in the kitchen.
Need some inspiration? Here are a few fresh and healthy summer recipes to try.
Healthy Burger Bowl
Seniors wanting to eat healthily should skip the processed flour and additives in packaged buns and bread. If you’re craving burgers, try this healthy burger bowl recipe instead from All Things Healthy. It only takes 30 minutes to make and feeds up to four. Plus, you’ll satisfy your hankering for meat while enjoying a delicious and nutritious meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of ground beef
- ½ tsp of onion powder
- ¼ tsp of dried oregano
- ½ tsp of garlic powder
- ½ tsp of paprika
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1/4 tsp of black pepper
- Fresh tomatoes, pickled, romaine lettuce, and red onion
- Lastly, for the sauce, you’ll need:
- ¼ cup of mayo
- 1 tbsp of ketchup
- 1 tsp of yellow mustard
- 1 tsp of pickle juice
- 1 tbsp of dill relish
- ¼ tsp of garlic powder
- ¼ tsp of onion powder
- ½ tsp of paprika
Directions:
- Brown the beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Make the sauce while the meat is browning. Add all your ingredients in a small bowl and whisk thoroughly.
- To assemble your burger bowls, make small bowls with the romaine and add the cooked meat and toppings. Drizzle with your sauce.
Watermelon Poke Bowls
Water-rich fruit keeps you hydrated and happy. Use this simple watermelon poke bowl recipe from Love & Lemon to beat the Texas heat all season long.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp of tamari
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp of lime juice
- 2 tsp of rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp of cane sugar or agave
- ½ tsp of sesame oil
- 5 cups of cubed watermelon
- ¼ cup of chopped scallions
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup of macadamia nuts
- 2 tbsp of pickled ginger
- 1 small jalapeno, diced
- ½ ripe avocado, diced and pitted
Directions:
- Toast the nori until it is dark and crisp. Cut it into small pieces. Put the toasted nori in a food processor with salt, sugar, and sesame seeds and pulse until thoroughly chopped.
- To make the dressing, mix the garlic, tamari, lime juice, sugar, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
- Toss your watermelon with the scallions and a dash of dressing.
- Mix the watermelon with the microgreens, avocado, cucumber, pickled ginger, jalapeno, and macadamia nuts. Add the dressing.
Visiting Angels of Southlake, TX, Helps Seniors Eat Healthy All Summer Long
Visiting Angels of Southlake, TX, provides in-home caregiving services to older adults throughout the surrounding areas. Our friendly caregivers can help you prep and prepare your meals, and drive you to the grocery store to buy ingredients, including Central Market or Kroger.
Contact us today at (814) 684-1996 to learn how we can help you eat healthier.