Wondering how you can help the senior in your life stay warm and cozy this winter?
Temperature regulation can be a real challenge for aging adults. So, seniors need to eat foods that encourage healthy thermoregulation, especially during cold winter months.
With this in mind, we’ve prepared some nutritious cold-weather food ideas for you and your loved ones. We hope you enjoy our recommendations!
Healthy Soups
There are lots of immune-boosting and warming soups that older people can eat during winter. We always recommend them as they’re nourishing, complete meals that you can put together quickly, all while warming your body.
You can surprise your loved one with spiced root vegetable soup, red pepper, sweet potato & smoked paprika soup, roasted butternut squash soup, chicken noodle soup, celeriac, hazelnut & truffle soup, and many more. The possibilities are endless!
Beef Stew
Traditional beef stew is one of our favorites! It’s always a winner! There’s nothing better than filling the house with the savory and mouth-watering aromas of a beef stew on a chilly day.
It requires everyday ingredients, but you can modify it using whatever you have on hand.
You can cook beef stew slowly on the stove or at a high temperature in a pressure cooker. Whether you prefer a traditional stew with beef, potatoes, and vegetables or a meat mixture with Moroccan, French, Italian, Irish, or Mexican flavors, it’s a fan favorite. You can make it according to your taste!
White Chicken Chilli
This meal is like traditional chili but better! It’s the perfect dish to prepare if your dear ones love chicken. You’ll love how the flavors in this chili blend together – it tastes far different from the classic chili, but it’s a good change.
This comforting bowl of chili is made with basic ingredients like beans, chicken, corn, and peppers. It’s not complicated to prepare, and it’ll warm you inside out!
If you want an extra hot meal, serve this dish with crispy jalapeño rings.
Ham And Potato Casserole
No matter the season, you can’t go wrong with this satisfying combination! Potatoes and diced ham, cooking gently in cheddar sauce until the potatoes are juicy and tender, is one of the quintessential winter comfort foods.
When choosing cheese, you’ll want something that melts well and brings a lot of flavor to the sauce. One go-to is cheddar, but you could also throw in Swiss, gouda, or fontina. Feel free to make it according to your cravings!
French Onion Soup
French onion soup with crusty bread and yummy cheese is like a warm hug served in a bowl. It’s what you really need in winter, right?
Sweet caramelized onions are the main ingredient of the classic French onion soup. The beauty of it is in the simplicity – you need just a few fresh ingredients and some time, and you’ll have a delicious soup.
But the key is patience: you will need to cook the onions low and slow, so they sweeten naturally and turn a rich brown color without burning.
Beef Pot Pie
Beef pot pie is delicious, hearty, and cozy. It’s a perfect winter meal!
There’s something so comforting about a pot pie. Is it the golden brown crust or the rich gravy with chunks of beef and vegetables underneath?
The filling is made up of savory beef, tender vegetables, beef broth, and seasonings. You can also use store-bought pie crusts for this pot pie – you don’t have to make your own from scratch. By picking up a couple of store-bought crusts, you can prepare this meal in less time and with much less effort!
If you want a side or two to serve along with it, try Greek salad, roasted asparagus, or simple tomatoes. There’s no doubt everyone will love it!
Tortilla Pie
This delicious pie can be the star of your next Mexican or Italian dinner, depending on the ingredients you use. It’s so much fun to make, as it requires easy preparation.
With a perfectly seasoned chicken layered with blankets of melted cheese, tomato, onion, garlic, chili sauce, and sauce-soaked corn tortillas, this dish is wonderful for cold winter evenings.
Preparing a meal with your loved ones provides plenty of advantages beyond the delicious food. It includes important knowledge – it is a great way to encourage talking and imagination. It’s an opportunity to build an even stronger bond with your nearest and dearest!
