To eat nourishing and different sorts of food is important all your life, not least when you get older. Illnesses and aging make us more vulnerable, and then it is important that we eat food we like and which gives us energy.
The elderly can sometim ...
To eat nourishing and different sorts of food is important all your life, not least when you get older. Illnesses and aging make us more vulnerable, and then it is important that we eat food we like and which gives us energy.
The elderly can sometimes lose their appetite for various reasons, and then one has to make sure they get the nourishment and energy their bodies need. One way of avoiding this loss of appetite is to eat small portions more often, that is, snacks in-between meals and perhaps an aperitif before the meal. Another way of getting more energy is to eat a dessert after one’s meal.
In the introduction, we read about how important it is to eat your meal in peace and quiet, in a pleasant setting without stress, and that the food smells nice and looks good too. The dining surroundings, their social importance as well as practical aspects (such as a nicely laid table) also affect our appetite and will to eat.
Mannerström gives us with his genuine love of well-prepared food his very best recipes for basic dishes for weekday meals and for special occasions. All that is necessary to whet our appetites and sharpen our senses so that we’ll eat with a good appetite.