A balanced diet and good nutrition are essential to maintaining a healthy physique, especially if you are concerned about the health of your loved ones. However, just because you intend to eat healthily, doesn’t mean that your loved ones have to forgo their favorite sweet treats. It is possible to have the best of both worlds and have enjoyable dessert options that are beneficial to their health too. Here are some ideas for healthy desserts for seniors.
Dessert Smoothies
Dessert smoothies contain many fruits and vegetables that are good for health. Not only do they increase your loved ones’ fiber intake, but they also contribute to vitamin C levels and help with conditions like high blood pressure. The sweetness in the fruit flavors will also stand out and satisfy the sweet tooth of your loved ones, giving them the best of both worlds.
Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate has a lot of health benefits and one of them is being a great source of antioxidants that are important for heart health and can help to improve blood flow and lower blood pressure. Dark chocolate can even help to improve cognitive function in adults with mild cognitive impairment. It is a tasty treat and a significant health booster for your loved ones to enjoy without much guilt.
Yogurt Parfaits
Yogurt is always a healthy choice, especially Greek yogurt which is low in sugar. Yogurt parfait topped up with fruits can help to add sweetness, nutrients, and color to this wholesome dessert. You can even layer in some chopped nuts to add some crunch and healthy fatty acids to your dessert. Greek yogurt can help to improve your loved ones’ bone health, boost metabolism, improve gut health, lower blood pressure and build muscle mass. Yogurt parfait has a myriad of health benefits and is certainly tasty as well.
Homemade Ice-cream
Instead of purchasing store-bought ice cream that may be high in fat and sugar, you can always consider making your own ice cream at home with a twist of healthier ingredients. You could add frozen bananas, honey, and peanut butter to improve the flavor. It is a much healthier alternative to store-bought ice cream and it is also especially easy to make.
Head Over to TerraBella Asheboro for Personalized Care
Here at TerraBella Asheboro, we offer the best possible personalized care to your loved ones and family members. We have a range of programs from health and wellness to activities and events for recreational purposes. We also ensure an exquisite dining experience for our residents, with meals using natural and fresh ingredients. Our Sensations Dining program offers a wide range of dishes topped off with attentive tableside service. We have an emphasis on the health of our residents, but will also be able to create mouth-watering entrees, appetizers, and desserts. If healthy desserts are what you crave, healthy desserts would be what you get. So what are you waiting for? Contact us now to learn more about the services that we provide.
