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Nutrient-Dense Options for Healthy Eating

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Many aspire to eat healthier, whether for weight loss, weight gain, to improve our lab results at the doctor, or simply to feel better overall. However, healthy eating is often perceived as restrictive, which can often lead to frustration, failure, and giving up.

Instead of focusing on taking away or reducing food items, we can shift our mindset to adding nutrient-dense foods. The key is to strike a balance with food, enjoying what we love while incorporating nutrient-rich foods that help us meet our nutritional needs. Adding healthy options can create a more positive and sustainable approach to eating well.

Ideas for adding in more nutrient-dense foods:

A carton of a dozen brown eggs.
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Enjoy pizza,
but with a side salad

Eggs contain proteins and nutrients that are great for senior health. Egg whites contain a protein that the body can easily absorb. Egg yolks contain nutrients such as choline, which helps with the brain and cognitive thinking, and lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote vision health.

Eggs contain proteins and nutrients that are great for senior health. Egg whites contain a protein that the body can easily absorb. Egg yolks contain nutrients such as choline, which helps with the brain and cognitive thinking, and lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote vision health.

Adding a nutritious side, like a salad, can allow you to enjoy a slice while still getting some good nutrients.

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Double vegetable portions with a meal

Instead of a protein, a starch, and a vegetable with dinner, switch the starch to another veggie. Vegetables can be used in various ways, such as cauliflower which is great as it is, or can be turned into a delicious version of mashed potatoes.

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Flavored Greek yogurt with berries

Quick and easy, greek yogurt with berries offers a tasty treat as a dessert or between meals.

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Sweet & Salty
Snack Bowl

Get fuller faster by creating a snack bowl with your favorite chips, carrots, and string cheese. By skipping the chip bag and putting it in a bowl, you can create some portion control and add flavor diversity and nutrients to the carrots and cheese.

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Bonus Tip:

Get more tips to elevate your daily nutrition by visiting the Nutrition section of the Healthcare Services Group Blog.

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Headshot of Kat Winsemius.

Kat Winsemius, MS, RD, LD | katrina.winsemius@hcsgcorp.com

“I enjoy being a Registered Dietitian, especially in long-term care, because I love being able to work with residents and help them through nutrition – whether it be in their journey through rehab and getting back home or if they’re already home at the center. It’s incredibly rewarding being able to help people through nutrition and see the impact that it has on their lives.”

Kat Winsemius has been a Registered Dietitian with Healthcare Services Group since 2016, recently into a Lead Dietitian role for Tennessee. She completed her BA in psychology at Berea College, BS in Dietetics, and Masters in Nutrition at Eastern Kentucky University. She recently moved to Mississippi with her boyfriend Xavier and dog Zoe.

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