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You may have noticed a lot of buzz lately at EMM about “Medically Tailored Meals” (MTM) and we want to make sure you understand exactly what all the buzz is about. MTM are meals specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of individuals with chronic illnesses or specific dietary requirements. For older adults, these meals can play a crucial role in managing health conditions, improving quality of life, and promoting independence. Medically tailored meals should not be perceived negatively; it simply means healthy and tailored to specific health conditions. Let’s just say these are Health-Focused meals.

Here are some of the benefits:

Improved Health Outcomes

These meals are crafted to address specific health conditions such as diabetes, and heart disease. By providing balanced nutrition tailored to these conditions, these meals can help stabilize blood sugar levels, manage blood pressure, and support a healthy heart and body.

Enhanced Nutritional Intake

Older adults often face challenges with appetite and digestion, which can lead to malnutrition. These meals are designed to be nutrient-dense and easy to digest, ensuring that older adults receive the essential vitamins and minerals they need.

Increased Independence & quality of life

For older adults living at home, these meals can reduce the burden of meal planning and preparation. This support can help you maintain your independence and stay in your home longer. By addressing specific dietary needs and preferences, these meals can improve overall well-being and take some of the worry away from you that you are eating the “right” foods for your health.

Components of health focused meals:

Nutrient-dense ingredients, portion controlled and fresh & healthy

These meals are made with high-quality, nutrient-dense ingredients to meet the specific dietary needs of adults like you. Common components include lean proteins, whole grains, healthy fats, and a variety of fruits and vegetables. Portion control is essential for managing chronic conditions. These meals are designed to provide the right portion of key nutrients without overwhelming the digestive system, and as always, they will be fresh and tasty with your favorite chef Toni inspired recipes.

Implementation of Medically Tailored Meals

Thanks to a generous grant from the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, EMM will be pilot testing these health-focused meals, you may not even notice a difference. If you indicated in the survey that you would be willing to pilot test MTM we will start with you! Please reach out to us if you have any questions. Let us know your likes and dislikes. We promise they will still be delicious and exactly what you’ve come to expect from EMM but even better for you. Cheers to good health!