{"id":6129,"date":"2024-07-18T18:30:27","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T18:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/edmonton\/?p=6129"},"modified":"2025-08-15T17:44:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T17:44:40","slug":"simple-and-healthy-eating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/edmonton\/blog\/simple-and-healthy-eating\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple and Healthy Eating for Seniors on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/edmonton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2024\/07\/Simple-and-Healthy-Eating-for-Seniors-on-a-Budget-Comfort-Keepers-Edmonton-BLOG-POST-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Senior eating pizza | Simple and Healthy Eating for Seniors on a Budget | Comfort Keepers Edmonton | BLOG POST\" class=\"wp-image-6151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/edmonton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2024\/07\/Simple-and-Healthy-Eating-for-Seniors-on-a-Budget-Comfort-Keepers-Edmonton-BLOG-POST-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/edmonton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2024\/07\/Simple-and-Healthy-Eating-for-Seniors-on-a-Budget-Comfort-Keepers-Edmonton-BLOG-POST-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/edmonton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2024\/07\/Simple-and-Healthy-Eating-for-Seniors-on-a-Budget-Comfort-Keepers-Edmonton-BLOG-POST-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/edmonton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2024\/07\/Simple-and-Healthy-Eating-for-Seniors-on-a-Budget-Comfort-Keepers-Edmonton-BLOG-POST-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/edmonton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2024\/07\/Simple-and-Healthy-Eating-for-Seniors-on-a-Budget-Comfort-Keepers-Edmonton-BLOG-POST.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Eating Healthy on a Budget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Simple and Healthy Eating <\/strong>| There is a lot of information on eating healthy and a lot of confusion. What is certain is that we all know that we are supposed to eat healthily.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we can do that, though, we need to understand what this means. <a href=\"http:\/\/breastcancer.org\">Breastcancer.org<\/a> gives an excellent, simple definition, one that applies to all people, not just cancer patients, of what eating healthy means<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u201cHealthy eating means eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health, feel good, and have energy. These nutrients include protein, carbohydrates, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While this definition is simple, putting it into practice can be difficult for many people. For seniors, it may be difficult to maintain for two reasons: they may have physical limitations that prevent them from preparing food and they may believe they cannot afford to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the same strategies that can be applied by a working mother or a busy single father to get healthy food quickly, easily, and inexpensively on the table can be useful to seniors with limitations on a budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for Tackling Time and Physical Limitations of Seniors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#1. Plan, plan, and plan:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is the key to maintaining a regular, healthy lifestyle. It&#8217;s easy to turn to fast, processed, and convenient foods, but these do not meet the definition of healthy eating. A more effective approach to avoid unhealthy foods and snacks is to dedicate one day a week to meal planning. This simple step removes the guesswork from daily meal preparation, ensuring nutritious choices are always on hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#2. Making a large quantity of food:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cut down on the work involved in meal preparation; this can then be portioned into individual serving containers to freeze for later consumption. Homemade TV dinners are healthy alternatives to buying food out of a box. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One-pot meals, such as soups and stews, are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easy to prepare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not dirty many dishes, so cleanup is easy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>freeze extremely well<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, always make extra servings and freeze the rest for later. This has an added advantage for seniors whose caregivers may not come for every meal: if the caregiver prepares extra meals when they are present, the seniors will have extra meals for those times when they are on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#3. Ready-to-eat foods:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another strategy is to ensure items that are ready to eat are on hand. Have a stock of whole-grain, no-added-sugar cereals available. Honey or fruit can add sweetness if allowed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure that ready-to-eat fresh fruits and vegetables are available for snacking. Try to buy \u201cthe rainbow\u201d when shopping; look for leafy green vegetables, bright orange, red, yellow, and purple vegetables and fruits so the senior has a colourful plate with many nutrients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dried fruits are also healthy choices, but should be eaten in moderation as these are concentrated forms of fruit and therefore high in sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Simple and Healthy Eating on a Budget<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many seniors are on a fixed budget and watch their overall expenses. When shopping for food with your senior, shop the perimeter of the store where the fresh foods are displayed and buy fruits and vegetables in season. (Out-of-season produce is always more expensive.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unhealthier, processed foods are strategically located directly in the middle of the store. Shoppers need to walk past these foods to get to popular fresh products such as dairy or cheeses, increasing the chance that they will buy unhealthier products. Be aware of this and shop smartly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While processed food choices may seem cheaper than fresh food, you generally need to eat greater quantities of these to feel full, and you tend to feel hungrier soon after eating foods high in fats, refined sugars, and carbohydrates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complex carbohydrates (e.g. whole grains, quinoa, barley, wild rice); fresh fruits and vegetables, especially green, leafy vegetables; and good protein such as chicken, fish, beans, and nuts break down more slowly in your system leaving you full longer. Some fresh products may seem too expensive, but eating smaller quantities equals spending less overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Good Food on a Tight Budget<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the price of fresh products is concerning, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/\">Environmental Working Group (EWG)<\/a> offers a useful resource, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/goodfood\/\">Good Food on a Tight Budget<\/a>. This guide lists the most popular fresh foods, rating them according to nutritional value versus cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, fruits that pack the most nutrients for the lowest cost include bananas, pears, nectarines, and orange juice. Broccoli, collards and romaine lettuce are your most nutritious best values for vegetables. The EWG also offers shopping tips and recipes and you can plan meals with your senior using healthy foods while staying within budget.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Download the free guide at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ewg.org\">www.ewg.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for Simple and Healthy Eating for Seniors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip #1. Portion Control:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can reduce your senior\u2019s food expenses by reducing the portion sizes of meals. Seniors may have increased nutritional requirements, but they also may have decreased caloric requirements. There has been a growing trend over the past decades of \u201csuper-sizing\u201d everything, including meal portions, and since many of us are raised to believe we must eat everything on our plates, obesity is on the rise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip #2. Smaller Plate Size:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple method to combat this is to serve food on smaller plates; this tricks the brain into believing that you are eating more than you are. Fill the plate with a variety of vegetables, grains, and complex carbohydrates rather than with more expensive cuts of meats, and serve meats in smaller portions (e.g. cut a steak in half for two meals).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip #3. Bulk Cooking:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good way to make meats stretch is by making soups and stews. These are filling and nutritious and can provide more meals than if prepared as a main dish. These techniques allow you to enjoy the foods you love but in smaller quantities and more cheaply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip #4. Eating Out:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When going out to eat, seniors should avoid fast food establishments and look for local places that have good, healthy food at reasonable prices. Local farmer\u2019s markets and diners may be good alternatives for an inexpensive lunch. Taking home leftovers can also save money. This can convert one meal into two meals for the same price as one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Simple and Healthy Eating Resources for Seniors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many resources available that can help you and your senior plan meals that are healthy while not breaking the bank. In addition to the resources already mentioned, <a href=\"http:\/\/myplate.gov\">MyPlate.gov<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu\/\">The Harvard School of Public Health<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/livestrong.com\">Livestrong.com<\/a> can provide additional information on nutrition and meal planning and offer healthy recipes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle in later years is to keep it simple. Look for fresh foods, prepare them, use minimal saturated fats, and enjoy your meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Comfort Keepers\u00ae Edmonton is Proud to Offer a Wide Range of Home Senior Care Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our trained caregivers will ensure your loved one is comfortable, independent and safe in their home. On top of that, we will also aim to enhance their overall health, quality of life and general happiness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top-Notch Home Healthcare for Seniors in Edmonton, Alberta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comfort Keepers of Edmonton offers a wider range of senior care services. We offer retirement care, respite care, senior care, companionship care, end-of-life care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, and senior living transition services. If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with 24-hour care and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Helping Seniors Age-in-Place with Companionship Care and Interactive Caregiving\u2122<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Empathetic care starts in the heart and allows us to meet our client&#8217;s needs. Our trained caregivers are selected with one specific quality in mind, empathy. We strive to stimulate our clients emotionally, mentally and socially, thus enhancing their overall quality of life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/edmonton\/interactive-caregiving\/\"> Interactive Caregiving<\/a>\u2122 provides a system of care that addresses companionship, safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs). The system increases seniors\u2019 sense of well-being, independence and companionship by focusing on Senior Mind, Senior Body, Senior Nutrition, and Senior Safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Affordable and Client-Directed Homecare is Available for Qualifying Albertans<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comfort Keepers\u00ae Edmonton is an Approved Service Provider for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ab.bluecross.ca\/resources\/government-programs\/client-directed-home-care.php\">Client Directed Homecare Invoicing (CDHCI)<\/a> Program Offered by Alberta Health Services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program (CDHCI)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ab.bluecross.ca\/resources\/government-programs\/client-directed-home-care.php\">CDHCI<\/a> is a great program provided by Alberta Health Services (AHS), allowing clients to choose an approved agency like, Comfort Keepers Edmonton for Personal Care, Respite Care and Homemaking needs. The chosen agency can then bill AHS directly for services rendered for approved hours through Alberta Blue Cross. Read more about the program<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/edmonton\/client-direct-homecare-cdhci\/\"> HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accredited Home Care Edmonton<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Comfort Keepers\u00ae Edmonton was awarded the \u201cAccredited with Exemplary Standing\u201d seal by<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/accreditation.ca\/\"><strong> Accreditation Canada<\/strong><\/a><strong>. This honour demonstrates Comfort Keepers\u2019 commitment to offering safe, high-quality home care to its senior clients in Edmonton, AB.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>To learn more about senior in-home care in Edmonton, contact the<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/edmonton\/contact\/\"><strong> Comfort Keepers\u00ae office.<\/strong><\/a><strong> Our service territory includes Edmonton, Devon, Sherwood Park, Stony Plain and surrounding areas, contact the Comfort Keepers Edmonton office at 780-465-4665.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">References<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BreastCancer.org. (January 2014). What Does Healthy Eating Mean? Retrieved from http:\/\/www.breastcancer.org\/tips\/nutrition\/healthy_eat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Working Group. (August 2012). Good Food on a Tight Budget. 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