Nutrition For Older Adults fa a Healthy cooking for seniors achieves a new level of excellence during a culinary competition for chefs. (NAPSA)—Chefs who specialize in creating heart-healthy meals for seniors are engaging in some healthy competition. A series of Ultimate Chef America competitions is taking place among the professional chefs of Brookdale Senior Living, one of the largest owners and operators of senior living communities. The national competitions, which will highlight healthy cooking and wellness for older adults, offer chefs a chance to win the “Ultimate Chef America”title. During the event, chefs have two hours to produce four courses of heart-healthy recipes using only a grill. “The creativity and talent of our Dining Services associates is showcased during these unique competitions,” said Joska J. W. Hajdu, senior vice president of dining services for Brookdale Senior Living and also an executive chef by trade. “Our chefs are masters at creating traditional, heart-healthy meals, and these competitions will stretch their creative talents.” Attendees can participate in various educational programs, including a seminar featuring Brookdale’s medical director, Dr. Kevin O’Neil, on the topic of “Food for the Soul,” a wine program and a class about using fresh herbs and seasonings. The events also feature a gourmet food tasting where participants receive a sampling of savory recipes. Food-inspired art created by residents of Brookdale communities across the nation will be auctioned off at the events. Proceeds will go to the Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation, an organization that elevates the national consciousness of caregiving and fosters a culture of healthy caregivers. Information can be found at www.ultimatechefamerica.com and www.facebook.com/ultimate chefbrookdale.
