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Unfortunately, as we get older we may face health problems or other issues that limit the range of foods we can eat. This can often mean missing out on the nutrients we need every day, and lead to malnutrition. The answer is to find a solution, or at least a good compromise, so that an elderly or ill person can continue to enjoy as varied a diet as possible.
The Robot Coupe professional stick blender (also known as an immersion blender or hand blender) is the appliance that can help solve this problem, and in this article we will see how.
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What is a professional stick blender for?
A professional stick blender is an indispensable kitchen tool: practical and versatile, it lets you prepare a wide range of dishes quickly.
The most advanced stick blenders come with numerous attachments and can chop, mince, whip and mix any type of ingredient..jpg)
How a professional stick blender helps when preparing food for the elderly
A professional stick blender can be the answer to the eating and nutrition problems that elderly and ill people, and those who care for them, may face, much like a professional homogeniser.
Food for the elderly: how it changes with a professional stick blender
One of the biggest problems elderly and ill people face is chewing and swallowing certain foods. Raw vegetables and meat in particular, followed by pasta and bread, become harder to chew and swallow because of their texture.
A professional stick blender can completely change the texture of a food without losing the nutritional properties it has in its original form.
From vegetable soups and purées to meat and fruit, and even bread and other carbohydrate-based foods, meals for the elderly can become nourishing and tasty again, rebalancing the diet and bringing back the pleasure of eating well.
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Finger food: more than just soup
Finger food is usually seen as the ideal way to serve tasty bites at special social occasions. With a professional stick blender it can also be served to elderly people and care home residents who may find it hard, for example in cases of dementia, to stay focused, remain seated at the table and use cutlery. Thanks to the 
ability to cut, chop and mix foods together, you can turn them into finger food portions that make up complete meals.
Finger food of this kind is a normal, balanced, texture-modified diet whose shape and consistency allow it to be eaten with the hands, making eating easier and helping the person keep their independence.
What is more, the variety of dishes you can create for the elderly, often using the same ingredients in different combinations, helps stimulate the pleasure of eating.
With a Robot Coupe professional stick blender, every meal is served
Today you can find stick blenders in many sizes and price ranges, with different attachments. One that fully meets the expectations of any chef is the Robot Coupe stick blender. It is available in several versions, from the Robot Coupe MP350 to the MP450 and the MP550 Ultra, to name just a few. You will find the one that suits you in our catalogue.
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