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 >>
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 >>
The Future of Healthcare Technology-Robotics, Chambered Ovens and AI
It’s no surprise at all that revolutionary advancements in technology are propelling the healthcare industry forward at a rapid pace, and yet, developments in foodservice are often still rare despite their potentially groundbreaking implications – or rather, they were. As the future of healthcare 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 >>
Tips For Choosing A Nutrient-Rich Menu
In any health care setting, choosing a nutrient-rich menu for your patients is crucial for not only helping them maintain ideal health, but also for preventing malnourishment and other related complications. In fact, the continued consumption of nutritionally balanced meals in conjunction with Read More >>
The Critical Role of Nutrition in Improving Quality of Care
Today, healthcare policies are predominantly driven by care costs, transparency, and overall quality – and yet, nutrition-based care is still not utilized as a primary component of patient recovery in most major healthcare institutions despite the fact that “at least one third of patients in Read More >>
Nutrition-Focused Care Cuts Hospitalization Risk by Nearly 25%
According to a new study published in the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, patients who are exposed to nutrition-based care that includes “malnutrition risk screening and at-home use of oral nutritional supplements” are 25% less likely to require hospitalization. Katie Riley, RN, of Read More >>
The Benefits and Opportunities in Addressing Patient Malnutrition
More than 40 years ago, an article was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association that raised the alarm on patient malnutrition. Despite improvements in hospital food service, that number continues to rise. Recent estimates suggest that one of every three patients entering Read More >>