Foods for boomers include more nutritious varieties of classic junk food indulgences as well as edibles that are simply packaged and presented in a manner that appeals more to the salt-and-pepper boomer than the freckle-faced Generation Z kid.
With boomers entering retirement age, there is an increased appreciation for the importance of a nutritious diet. However, being a boomer or senior doesn't mean that you have to trade in delicious foods for bland, boring and uninspiring meals. These days, there are a wide variety of edibles including snacks and full-on meals that allow boomers to stay on top of their health goals without compromising on the enjoyment of eating.
There is also a growing market for technologies that make it easier for boomers to prepare, cook and consume food.
27 Food Innovations for the Aging
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Multifunctional Kitchen Islands
ChopChop by Dirk Biotto is Made with Elderly and Disabled in Mind
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Aquatic Grain Carriers
Fishy Rice Packaging is Practical, Emblematic and Beautiful
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Personal Garden Initiatives
The groOrganic Garden Project is Sprouting up in Communities
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Futuristic Food Hybrids
Brusselkale is the Most Super of All the Superfoods
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Crafty Cafes
Bangkok's Big Knit Cafe Lets You Knit a Sweater on Your Coffee Break
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Grilled Vegetable Lasagnas
My Recipes Puts a Healthy Spin on the Hearty Dish
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Algae Snack Bars
This Green Snack Bar is Made with Superfoods Like Spirulina
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Mocha Overnight Oats
Davida Kugelmass of The Healthy Maven Creates an Easy Microwave Breakfast
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Easily Digestible Printed Meals
Biozoon is Creating 3D Printed Food That Goes Down Easy
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Accessible Gardening Packets
SeedTabs Make Gardening as Easy as Drinking Coffee
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Home-Cooked Meal Networks
Mealku Works to Let People Barter with Home-Cooked Meals
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Matriarchal Ice Creams
eCreamery's Mother's Day Treats Celebrate Moms and Grandmas
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Bulbous Cooking Pans
The Boomerang Wok Safely Returns Tossed Food Within
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Eco-Friendly Ice Cream
Unilever Develops Freeze-at-Home Ice Cream to Reduce Emissions
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Vegan Superfood Bars
Citronlimette's Healthy Snack Bar is Packed with Superfoods
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Convenient Can Devices
Avoid Any More Nail Chipping with the EZ Opener
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Futuristic Food Slicers
For Quick Cooking, the Blitz Laser Device Does All of Your Dicing for You
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Guilt-Free Pasta Dishes
This Healthy Macaroni and Cheese Will Make Eating Guilt-Free
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Morning Meal-Inspired Yogurts
Jamie Lee Curtis Returns to Promote Activia Breakfast Blend
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Seniors' Produce Programs
The Farm to Senior Program Provides Seniors With Fresh Produce
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Tilting Soup Bowls
The 30-Degree Slope is Made for Folks with Trembling Hands
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Savory Superfood Burgers
This Quinoa Sweet Potato Burger Recipe is Served with a Yogurt Sauce
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Elderly Express Lanes
K-citymarket's Slow-Track Checkout Lane is Designed for Slower Shoppers
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Elderly-Feeding Robots
Isao Wakabayashi's Meal Assistance Robot Helps Care for Seniors
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Organic Amaranth Grains
GoGo Quinoa Packages an Ancient Grain Chock Full of Healthy Benefits
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Ancient Heirloom Grains
The In Harvest Farro Product is a Traditional High Grade Wheat Import
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Organic Spelt Berries
This Ancient Grain is a Great Wheat Alternative
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Puffy Pancake Pastries
This Pancake Recipe Turns the Flat Breakfast Item into a Cake
Waffle-Infused Espresso
Dominique Ansel's Waffagato is a Mix of Waffles, Ice-Cream and Espresso
Flourishing 3D Printed Gardens
This 3D Printer is Able to Produce a Living Garden
3D Printed Kayaks
Jim Smith Made the World's First 3D Printed Kayak and It's Vibrantly Fantastic
Ingenious Rice Packaging
The 'Rice Pack' Makes Cooking Rice Extraordinarily Simple
Suggestive Restaurant Ads
These Overly Suggestive Food Ads Were Made For the Voir Restaurant
Efficient Columnar Kitchenettes (UPDATE)
Clei's Kitchen Unit Contains All Plus the Kitchen Sink
Gift-Wrapped Grains
Pandoro Bread Packaging Comprises Folded Paper and Bow-Tied Twine
Hi-Tech Plant Incubators
SPIC= by Kristof Koczka is a 2014 Electrolux Design Lab Finalist
Biodegradable Food Containers
The This Too Shall Pass Project is Whimsical and Eco-Friendly
Cultural Tea Recipes
The Thai Tea Frappe Will Make You Crave a Tropical Getaway
Futuristic Foliage Kitchen Appliances
The Tree of Life by Zahari Ganchev is Controlled by a Tablet
Wholesome Rice Packaging
Sunrice's Rice Packaging Design Highlights the Benefits of Healthy Eating
3D Printed Self-Portraits
Artist Joshua Harker Uses a 3D Printer to Create an Elegant Portrait
DIY Healthy Gummy Bears
Blogger Undressed Skeleton Shows How to Make Healthy Gummy Candies
Foodie Idiom Photos
The ‘_____ as _____’ Project Makes Food Idioms Literal
Simple Butter Stick Slicers
This Full Stick Butter Cutter Makes Uniform Slices for Many Mouths
Observatory Vegetable Growing Kits
These Transparent Window Planters Let You Observe Germination
Popsicle-Cataloguing Infographics
This Ice Cream Infographic Catalogs Famous Frozen Treats
Single-Serve Cookers
The 'Whirlpool Fastronomy' Automatically Cooks a Serving of Fresh Food
Ceramic-Merged Desserts
The 'Ad Tempus' Project Combines Your Dessert with Your Plate
Re-Purposed Hotel Beds
Sleeping Bags Social Enterprise Makes Whimsical Environmental Designs
Modern Dry Goods Storage
The Made by Madcaps Doubles as a Measuring Device
Cheesy Broccoli Bites
Amy Roskelley Creates a Deceptively Healthy Veggie Patty
British Ice Cream Portraits
99×99s by Luke Stephenson Captures a Cheap Dessert Staple
Complimentary Senior Schooling
Shimer College Offers Free Programs for Post-Retired Individuals
Seed-Speckled Packaging
Lupains Bread Branding Lightheartedly Celebrates the Cereal Ingredients
Modern Rice Packaging
T-Square's Rice Bag Design for Nanatsuboshi Mixes Tradition with Graphics
Golden-Age Social Networking
The Stitch Service for Senior Citizens Helps Connect Older Folk
Aquaponic Greenhouse Eateries
This New Green Restaurant is Also an Environmental Incubator
Life-Saving Granola Bars
This Snack Bar Packaging States Its Bold Mission to Save Lives
Fruity Bar Packaging
Gaea's Snack Bar Wrapper Highlights Simple, Pure Ingredients
DIY Baked Egg Avocados
This Baked Avocado Egg Recipe is Simple and Scrumptious
Coffee Shop Plant Packages
SeedTabs Allow Customers to Purchase Plants with Their Morning Java
Friendly Grain Packaging
Shirokuma's Rice Packaging Features Cheery Polar Bears
Bear-Faced Candy Branding
Panda Liquorice Packaging Has a Combined Cute and Minimalist Appeal
Rural-Focused Branding
Bamsrudlaven Gardsis Ice Cream by 'OlssonBarbieri' is Inspired by the Farm
Inexpensive 3D Printers
Deltaprintr is an Affordable 3D Printer That's Faster at Printing
Asymmetrical Garden Residences
631 Mansfield is a Modern Home with Indoor and Outdoor Green Spaces
Food Truck Delivery Hubs
The FoodToEat Service Connects Customers with Food Carts
Social Commentary Smoothies
Skittles by Josh Kline Uses Unconventional and Poetic Ingredients
Fruit-Infused Pizza Crisps
This 'Half Baked Harvest' Grilled Dish is Cheesy and Sweet
Shipping Container Clinics
This Mobile Health Center is Helping Impoverished Cambodian Communities
Ethically Sourced Dog Food
Open Farm's Dog Food is Sourced From Ethically Raised Animals
Frothy Yogurt Cocktails
This Pearls Before Swine Drink Gets its Frothy Texture From Greek Yogurt
Edible 3D Drumsticks
This 3D KFC Drumstick Looks Edible and Delicious
Fruity Fair Trade Snacks
Geobar's Natural Energy Bars Are Healthy & Fair Trade
Fast Food Spanish Donuts
McDonald's Japan Introduces a Mouthwatering McChurro
Fragrant Curry Recipes
This Butter Chicken Recipe is a Take on an Indian Classic
Potato Chip Burgers
The New Calbee Kitchen Mixes Snacks and Fast Food
Oatmeal Smoothie Pouches
The Munk Pack's Snack Packaging Design Caters to Adventurers of All Ages
Algae Snack Bars
This Green Snack Bar is Made with Superfoods Like Spirulina
Instant-Printed Schnozes
The 3D-Printed Nose May Be Available for Trauma Patients Within a Year
Spicy Sorbets
The Hundreds' New Cinco de Mayo Treat Infuses Mexican Food Flavors
Protein-Packed Bean Chips
Beanitos' Flavored Chips Have a Base of Beans Rather Than Potatoes
Consumer 3D Printers
The Micro by M3D is Reliable, Consistent and Accessible
Alternative Cereal Crusts
This Rice Krispie Pizza Recipe Incorporates Marshmallow Into Its Crust
Sustainable Travel Sacks
The Deapapa Tote Line Stores an Assortment of Items with Ease
Fast Food-Growing Kits
Make your Favorite Dish from Scratch with the Pizza Growing Kit
Salty Measuring Sticks
The Handy Salt Meter is Designed to Keep Diners Healthy
Senior Social Media Apps
This 7-In-1 App For Seniors Supports Facebook, Email & More
Typographic Chopping Blocks
The Cutting Board by Kim Strassner & Mike Pararas Offers Customization
Scandinavian Rye Chips
The Nordic Bakery Introduces a Healthy Snacking Option
Savory Snack Bars (UPDATE)
STRONG & KIND Protein Bars Are Delightfully Savory Snacks
Dog-Focused Food Trucks
Fido To Go by Donna Santucci Caters to Cute Canines
Savory Quinoa Drinks
NUWI Quinoa Snacks Take the Form of Beverages
Holistic Produce Branding
Puree Organics Perfects the Look of Healthy Branding Identities
Playful Speech Bubble Packaging
The Noshi Ice Cream Branding is Comical
Organic Cellulose Packaging
Birkel's Pasta Packaging is Made from a Renewable Cellulose Base
Senior Social Networking Sites
SeniorMaze Helps Seniors Connects With Others Their Age
Deceiving Veggie Meatballs
These Eggplant Meatballs are a Deliciously Healthy Beef Alternative
Apocalyptic Survival Seeds
The Survival Seed Vault Packs Emergency Food for the End of the World
Veggie-Built Bread
This Spinach Carb Creation Will Allow You to Enjoy Sandwiches Guilt-Free
Eccentric Food Modifications
The Art of Dominic Wilcox is Eccentric Genetically Modified Food
Business Development-Focused Cuisine
Exceline Catering's Founders Commit to Small Enterprise Ideas
Steamed Grain Products
Roland Bulgar Offers an Ancient Kernels That Are Full of Texture and Fiber
Juice Cleanse Popsicles
These Fruit and Veggie Popsicles Turn Juicing Recipes into Icy Treats
Reversed Pasta Dishes
Deep Fried Spaghetti and Meatballs by DudeFoods is Bite-Sized
3D-Printed Heartbeat Regulators
These Artificial Heart 3D-Printed Membranes Could Save Your Life
Senior Home Care Programs
The Home First Program Brings Healthcare Services to Seniors' Homes
Energizing Quinoa Drinks
These Fruity Protein Drinks Pack a Nutritional Punch with Quinoa
Southwestern Veggie Burgers
This Quinoa Burger Patty is Tasty and Good for You
Fresh Produce-Preserving Seals
Food Huggers are Simply Adorable Kitchen Tools for Preserving Food
IPA-Flavored Snack Bars
ReGrained Beer Granola Bars are Made Using Leftover Brewing Grains
Health-Boosted Iconic Cereals
Kellogg’s Fibrelicious Muesli is Catering to Consumers’ Well-Being
Grecian Frozen Yogurts
Baskin-Robbins' Greek Frozen Yogurt Offers a Healthy Ice Cream Alternative
Homemade Men's Skincare
The DIY Aftershave is a Great Gift for Father's Day
Hunger-Alleviating Ads
The 'Food Link' Campaign Let Users Carry Virtual Food Between Two Ads
Healthy Quinoa Whiskies
The Corsair Quinoa Whiskey is Filled with Delicious Protein
Tattoo-Making 3D Printers
This 3D Printer Tattoo Machine Was Developed by French Design Students
Goosenecked Tablet Holders
This Multifunctional Paper Towel Stand has a Tablet-Holding Attachment
Microwaveable Breakfast Meals
'Hormel Compleats Good Mornings' is a Line of Microwave Breakfasts
Healthy Savory Seed Pops
Quinoa Pizza Balls Healthy Cake Pop Alternatives
Calorie Overloaded Desserts
The Bruleed French Toast Cheesecake Factory Calories Are Excessive
Persian Food Pop-Ups
Chef Louisa Shafia's Lakh Lakh Pop-Up Brings Exotic Flavors to America
Mega Meat-Infused Protein Bars
These Epic Bars are Going All Meat and Ditching the Whey
Informative Ingredient Guides
The Cupcakes and Cashmere A Spin on Salad Entry is Helpful
Nutritious Pasta Dishes
Natalie Monson's Veggie Mac and Cheese Soup is Creamy and Comforting
Senior-Themed Gaming Events
The Lebanon County Senior Games Are in Their 29th Year of Competition
Guilt-Free Pasta Dishes
This Healthy Macaroni and Cheese Will Make Eating Guilt-Free
3D Printed Wooden Recliners
This Chaise Was Made Using 44 3D-Printed Composite Materials
Versatile Straw Totes
The Milk & Paper Bags Carry Objects and Garments on Daily Excursions
Vegan Apple Cranberry Cheesecake
Try This Raw Food Dessert as an Alternative to Baked Goods
Healthy Hot Stone Cookers
These SteakStones are Slabs of Stone that Internalize Heat for Cooking
Grainy Dessert Bites
Joy the Baker's Kale and Quinoa Cakes Are Sweet Healthy Alternatives
Healthy Indian Recipes
BBC Good Food's Chicken Balti is a Lighter Version of the Classic Takeaway
Artful Mosaic Sushi Tutorials
‘Sorted Food’ Shares a Tutorial on How to Make Mosaic Sushi
Fish-Free Filets
Gardein's Vegetarian Fish Filets Are a Great Soure of Fiber, Protein & Omega-3s
Vegan Bagel Alternatives
Silver Hills Bakery's Sprouted Grain Bagels Come in Tasty Flavors
Homemade Vegetable Samosas
Canadian Living Creates a Recipe That Rivals Street Vendors in India
Fruity Superfood Desserts
This Apple Quinoa Cake is Tasty, Spicy and Enriched with Protein
Imitation Mexican Chili
Quorn's Mexican Chili is Made Using Non-Meat Grounds
Blended Baby Superfoods
NurturMeal Super Blends is a Yummy Range of Gluten-Free Baby Food
Breakfast Gift Baskets
Country Living Provides the Perfect Comfort Food Present for Foodies
Gluten-Free Skillet Treats
This Grain-Free Banana Bread is a Healthier Alternative to Baked Goods
Fall Vegan Fruit Desserts
This Vegan Thanksgiving Dessert is Simple, Healthy & Refreshing
Spicy-Sweet Smoked Meat
The Habanero Maple Bacon is a Delicious Treat for Breakfast
Gardening Cheat Sheet Mats
The Nourishmat is Designed to Make Growing Your Own Greens Easy
Deceptive Book Planters
These Outdoor Planters are Made from Cutout Vintage Books
Vegan-Friendly Cookie Dough Confections
This Homemade Granola Bar Recipe is Simple and Sweet
Fruity Campfire Treats
These Blackberry White Chocolate S'mores are a Twist on a Classic
Savory Omelet Scones
These Breakfast Biscuits are Filled with Pastry, Bacon and Cheese
Seniors' Fall-Prevention Programs
The Steady U Ohio Program Aims to Reduce Falls Among Seniors
Medication Scheduling Apps
The Pillboxie App Reminds Seniors When to Take Prescribed Pills
Organic Convenient Baby Food
Baby Gourmet's Natural Organic Baby Food is Delicious
Elderly-Educating Tech Programs
Non Profit Organizations Urge Seniors to Learn About Social Media
Fried Breakfast Popsicles
Fried Breakfast on a Stick is Being Featured at the Minnesota State Fair
Ancient Heirloom Grains
The In Harvest Farro Product is a Traditional High Grade Wheat Import
Urban Farm Networks
Fresh City is a Toronto-Based Social Enterprise
Organic Spelt Berries
This Ancient Grain is a Great Wheat Alternative