Crohn’s disease is an especially aggravating gastrointestinal condition, which means most patients who are suffering from it are not going to have the same willingness or ability to stick to your facility’s traditional menu. Many ingredients, including high-fiber grains, raw fruits and vegetables, Read More >>
Feeding Children When They Are Sick
If your facility treats a lot of children, your nutrition staff is already well aware of the immense challenges that come with trying to make sure sick pediatric patients consume enough nutrients to get better. What they, and you, might not be aware of, however, is how useful our innovative software Read More >>
Innovation Transforms Senior Living Community Dining
When it comes to upholding community dining standards in senior living communities, creating meals that are enjoyable is really only half the battle. To thoroughly protect and satisfy your residents, and keep up with each patient’s evolving nutritional demands, safety must always be a top priority Read More >>
Menu Development for Senior Living
When it comes to foodservice in senior living settings, menu choice and overall variety are essential for maintaining quality care. Evidence from numerous different studies even suggest lack of freedom during mealtimes can be “detrimental and undermine resident autonomy and nutritional status.” Some Read More >>
Special Nutrient Needs of Older Adults
The younger a person is, the more calories they need to support growth, which is why it’s easier to get away with eating slightly less nutrient-dense foods. However, that means the opposite is true for your older adult patients. Worst still, the older your patients get, the less effective their Read More >>
Food Pairings That Boost Nutrient Absorption
In any health care setting, any adjustment that can be made to fortify health throughout your facility without imposing on your patients is a good thing. So, why not start with the very recipes used in your kitchens? By simply pairing certain foods together, your patients can enjoy a boost to their Read More >>
5 Guidelines that Encourage Healthy Eating Patterns
Anyone who wants to be healthy has to eat healthy; it’s the way of the world. That being said, of course, eating healthy is not always the easiest thing to do. As a health care leader, you know this to be true firsthand, which is why you especially should embrace our following 5 guidelines for Read More >>
Talk to Your Patients & Clients About Healthy Eating Patterns
Proper nutrition is fundamental for maintaining ideal health. However, as a healthcare leader you already know not everyone knows what healthy eating patterns even look like – which is why it’s time to: Get A Dialogue Started One of the most important things you can do when talking nutrition Read More >>