Healthy ageing (65+)
After 65, appetite often drops while needs for protein, calcium, vitamin D and B12 stay the same or rise. Small, regular, nutrient-dense meals help keep muscles and bones strong.
Enjoy more
- Protein at every meal: eggs, fish, tofu, beans, yogurt, soft meats
- Soft, easy-to-chew options: congee, steamed fish, stews, omelettes
- Milk, yogurt and cheese
- Fortified cereals (vitamin B12)
- Colourful cooked vegetables and soft fruit
- Water and other fluids through the day
Limit
- Very salty soups and sauces
- Skipping meals
- Lots of empty-calorie snacks that replace proper meals
A sample day
| Breakfast | Congee with egg, ginger and greens |
|---|---|
| Lunch | Steamed fish with soft vegetables and rice |
| Snack | Yogurt with soft fruit |
| Dinner | Tofu and vegetable stew with soft wholegrain bread |
Helpful tips
- Eat little and often if appetite is small.
- Keep a water bottle in sight; thirst signals weaken with age.
- Nouri's easy mode reminds parents to eat and drink and alerts family gently.
Check with your doctor
Unplanned weight loss, trouble swallowing or a poor appetite should be checked by a doctor.
Get a plan built around thisNouri turns these suggestions into daily menus and a grocery list.
Get the appGeneral guidance for adults, not medical advice.