27 Food Innovations for the Aging

From Healthier Donuts to Chocolates For Boomers

— December 1, 2014 — Life-Stages
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.
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Ancient Heirloom Grains
Ancient Heirloom Grains
The In Harvest Farro Product is a Traditional High Grade Wheat Import
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Organic Spelt Berries
Organic Spelt Berries
This Ancient Grain is a Great Wheat Alternative
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Seniors' Produce Programs
Seniors' Produce Programs
The Farm to Senior Program Provides Seniors With Fresh Produce
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Savory Superfood Burgers
Savory Superfood Burgers
This Quinoa Sweet Potato Burger Recipe is Served with a Yogurt Sauce
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Convenient Can Devices
Convenient Can Devices
Avoid Any More Nail Chipping with the EZ Opener
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Organic Amaranth Grains
Organic Amaranth Grains
GoGo Quinoa Packages an Ancient Grain Chock Full of Healthy Benefits
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Matriarchal Ice Creams
Matriarchal Ice Creams
eCreamery's Mother's Day Treats Celebrate Moms and Grandmas
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Elderly Express Lanes
Elderly Express Lanes
K-citymarket's Slow-Track Checkout Lane is Designed for Slower Shoppers
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Guilt-Free Pasta Dishes
Guilt-Free Pasta Dishes
This Healthy Macaroni and Cheese Will Make Eating Guilt-Free
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Elderly-Feeding Robots
Elderly-Feeding Robots
Isao Wakabayashi's Meal Assistance Robot Helps Care for Seniors
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Mocha Overnight Oats
Mocha Overnight Oats
Davida Kugelmass of The Healthy Maven Creates an Easy Microwave Breakfast
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Morning Meal-Inspired Yogurts
Morning Meal-Inspired Yogurts
Jamie Lee Curtis Returns to Promote Activia Breakfast Blend
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Grilled Vegetable Lasagnas
Grilled Vegetable Lasagnas
My Recipes Puts a Healthy Spin on the Hearty Dish
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Futuristic Food Slicers
Futuristic Food Slicers
For Quick Cooking, the Blitz Laser Device Does All of Your Dicing for You
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Accessible Gardening Packets
Accessible Gardening Packets
SeedTabs Make Gardening as Easy as Drinking Coffee
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Vegan Superfood Bars
Vegan Superfood Bars
Citronlimette's Healthy Snack Bar is Packed with Superfoods
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Tilting Soup Bowls
Tilting Soup Bowls
The 30-Degree Slope is Made for Folks with Trembling Hands
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Easily Digestible Printed Meals
Easily Digestible Printed Meals
Biozoon is Creating 3D Printed Food That Goes Down Easy
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Eco-Friendly Ice Cream
Eco-Friendly Ice Cream
Unilever Develops Freeze-at-Home Ice Cream to Reduce Emissions
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Home-Cooked Meal Networks
Home-Cooked Meal Networks
Mealku Works to Let People Barter with Home-Cooked Meals
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Aquatic Grain Carriers
Aquatic Grain Carriers
Fishy Rice Packaging is Practical, Emblematic and Beautiful
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Bulbous Cooking Pans
Bulbous Cooking Pans
The Boomerang Wok Safely Returns Tossed Food Within
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Futuristic Food Hybrids
Futuristic Food Hybrids
Brusselkale is the Most Super of All the Superfoods
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Personal Garden Initiatives
Personal Garden Initiatives
The groOrganic Garden Project is Sprouting up in Communities
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Algae Snack Bars
Algae Snack Bars
This Green Snack Bar is Made with Superfoods Like Spirulina
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Multifunctional Kitchen Islands
Multifunctional Kitchen Islands
ChopChop by Dirk Biotto is Made with Elderly and Disabled in Mind
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Crafty Cafes
Crafty Cafes
Bangkok's Big Knit Cafe Lets You Knit a Sweater on Your Coffee Break
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