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Struggling with menu data? Dietitians can streamline your recipe planning
by Peta Cullis | Service support
Are you struggling with developing recipes and assessing your menu data? Analysing, assessing and adjusting menu data is a challenge for many Meals on Wheels and aged care providers. With the revised Aged Care Act Quality Standards coming into effect on 1 November...
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How to Manage a Poor Appetite & Malnutrition
by Caitlin Scane | Families, Managing conditions
Meeting nutrient and energy requirements when appetite is low can be difficult and often results in unintentional weight loss. Some reasons appetite may be reduced can be: nausea, medication changes, illness, chewing or swallowing difficulties, depression and anxiety...
Healthy Eating Without Breaking the Budget
by Peta Cullis | Meal planning
Healthy Eating Without Breaking the Budget Do you find yourself headed to the shops daily or second daily to replenish food stocks, are you losing track of how much you are spending or choosing unhealthy choices more often because you believe eating healthy is more...
Managing Constipation
by Caitlin Scane | Managing conditions
Constipation is a common problem that affects around 1 in 7 people. Constipation is the passing of hard, dry bowel motions (stools) that may be infrequent or difficult to pass. The most common causes of constipation include a change in routine, medications, not enough...
Is Coffee Healthy, Unhealthy or Neutral?
by Peta Cullis | Food insights, Pregnancy tips
It likely comes as no surprise that coffee is one of the most popular drink choices in the world, however people seem to have mixed views on if this high caffeine drink is good for us, bad for us or neutral. It irks me when I drink my morning coffee and people say to...
High Fibre Choc Brownies
by Peta Cullis | Recipes
Ingredients 400g tinned black beans, drained and rinsed well1 cup whole rolled oats1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, plus another 1/4 cup to top1 large egg3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup milk1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder2 tbsp brown sugar2 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp...
12 Healthy Snacks That are Fast & Filling
by Caitlin Scane | Meal planning
Snacks are important for many different reasons including fuelling a workout, meeting nutritional targets for fruit and fairy and most importantly keeping you satisfied until then next meal. A lot of people ask what they should have for a healthy snack outside of...
Product Nutrition Review: Celebrate Health Stir-Fry Sauce
by Caitlin Scane | Reviews
Nutrition Claims No added sugarVegan FriendlyGluten FreeAll natural (this does not necessarily mean healthy) Nutrition Panel Energy: at56kJ per serve this is quite low, as to be expected for a stir-fry sauce. Protein: 0.3g per serve, again we are not expecting the...
Herb Crusted Salmon
by Peta Cullis | Recipes
Ingredients 2 salmon fillets1/4 cup basil leaves1 cup parsley1 tsp lemongrass paste1/4 lemon juice2 garlic cloves1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 tbs honeysalt and pepper as desired Method Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees celciuscombine all ingredients (except the...
Navigating Weight and Other Nutrition Changes in Menopause
by Caitlin Scane | Managing conditions, Women's health
Menopause is the name given to the period in a women’s life where menstruation stops. This usually occurs around the age of 45-55 and is associated with the end of fertility and hormone changes which can cause a range of side effects with some women suffering more...
Product Review: Macro VEGIE-LISH Vegan Burgers
by Caitlin Scane | Reviews
Product overview: 2 vegan burger patties/ package, coming in Moroccan and Mexican flavours. Nutrition Claims VeganVery high in fibreLoaded with black beans/corn, jalapeno peppers and paprika (Mexican)Loaded with carrot, chickpeas, zucchini, and spices (Moroccan)4.5...
Mexican Prawn Bowl Recipe
by Peta Cullis | Recipes
Ingredients 6 green raw prawns (de-shelled)1 corn cob, cobs removed 1 small potato, cut into cubes 6 cherry tomatoeshandful of parsley 1 clove of garliccrushed 1 spring onion, sliced thinly 2 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp chili flakes 1 lemon,...
Mediterranean Salad Recipe
by Peta Cullis | Recipes
This salad can be made for one or easily multiplied to feed a crowd! Ingredients (to serve 1) 125g tin of chickpeas, rinsed & drained1/8 of a red onion sliced6 black olives sliced50g feta diced1/8 capsicum finely diced8 cherry tomato's halved1 large handful of...












