Meat and dairy products contain many of the vitamins and minerals that your senior loved one needs to stay healthy. If your loved one either doesn't eat meat or dairy products or can't due to health restrictions, try these substitutes to ensure they are getting the nutrition they need.

Quinoa

Protein is essential in maintaining muscle and bone. Adults need fifty to sixty grams per day, approximately seven grams for every 20 pounds your loved one weighs. Quinoa is a whole grain that has 13 grams of protein per serving. Try serving it to your loved one as a replacement for rice or mashed potatoes.

Eggs

Each egg contains six grams of protein, which is primarily located in the white of the egg. While egg yolks are a good source of B vitamins,