The right nutrition for those living with dementia is extremely important. A recent report produced by Alzheimer’s Disease International highlights “dietary factors across the life course that might increase or decrease the risk of onset of dementia in later life. It also details what actions could be taken to improve the nutrition of people with dementia, through diet and external factors such as modifying the mealtime environment and supporting and training carers.” A healthy and balanced diet goes a long way in treating those living with dementia, so much so that a cookbook was launched in Australia to help dementia carers plan exciting and nutritious meals. Each chapter provides advice on nutrition for older people, successful mealtimes for people with dementia, understanding swallowing difficulties and how to prepare and present appetising and nutritious meals.
At Livewell, we focus on sourcing the best quality ingredients for our kitchen and place nutrition at the core of everything we do. We’ve put together a list of great recipes for you to try at home for your loved ones living with dementia.
Brain Boosting Broth
This broth was developed with brain health in mind. It includes onions, fennel, parsley, oregano, and rosemary, all of which contain antioxidants, as well as parsnips, which are a good source of folic acid. View recipe here.
Bananas Foster Dessert
Dessert is always a favourite but carers have to bear in mind that it needs to be soft, easy to swallow yet still delicious and appetising at the same time. This simple recipe is the perfect combination of all that and more. View recipe here.
Avocado Recipes
While avocados often get a bad reputation for being high in calories and fat, its positive impact on brain health cannot be underestimated. Many consider avocados to be the perfect food, fighting disease and inflammation, and improving health. View recipes here.
Juicing Recipes
Juicing your vegetables and fruit is one of the perfect ways to get in all those healthy vitamins and nutrients, especially with those who do not feel like eating a full meal. Juicing can be fun and with the right blends it can be tastier than dessert. View recipes here.