- Raw veggies, like celery and carrots.
- Unsalted popcorn.
- Whole grain pita chips dipped in hummus.
- Unsalted nuts.
- Sweet potato chips.
What do the elderly like to eat?
Eat a wide variety of foods from the five food groups : plenty of colourful vegetables, legumes/beans; fruit; grain (cereal) foods, mostly wholegrain and high fibre varieties; lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds; milk, yoghurt, cheese or their alternatives, mostly reduced fat.
What is a healthy snack for seniors?
Crunchy Snacks For Seniors Raw veggies, like celery and carrots. Unsalted popcorn. Whole grain pita chips dipped in hummus. Unsalted nuts.May 17, 2021
What should an elderly person eat for snacks?
- Apple slices topped with natural peanut butter.
- Hummus with fresh vegetables or baked pita chips.
- Plain Greek yogurt mixed with cinnamon or fresh fruit.
- Popcorn without butter.
- Handful of almonds, walnuts, or pistachios.
- Red bell pepper and guacamole.
- Frozen fruit smoothie.
What foods are good for elderly and why?
- Lean protein (lean meats, seafood, eggs, beans)
- Fruits and vegetables (think orange, red, green, and purple)
- Whole grains (brown rice, whole wheat pasta)
- Low-fat dairy (milk and its alternatives)