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How would you rate the importance of nutrition in eldercare? Given the fact that most aged care facilities provide at least 3 meals (up to 6 meals- 3 main meals and 3 snacks in between meals) a day in their care facilities, more thoughts and effort should be put into making food and dining a positive and memorable experience for the older adults. Nutrition in eldercare is never about serving low fat, low sugar, low salt, and bland food. When it comes to food for older people

This post is a continuation from our IG page @https://www.instagram.com/beyondfood1201/ It's false! Did you guess it right? Brown sugar does not have better nutritional values as compared to white sugar. Commonly, we add sugar to our diet to sweetened our food or drinks. Do certain types of sugar consider healthier as compared to the others? Let's find out. Limiting high sugary food (such as sweets, cakes, chocolates, pastries and ice cream) and beverages (such as soft drinks

What's your definition of "a pinch" when salt is indicated in a recipe? Salt is essential for good health, but how much do we need? Read through the article to find out. High salt intake is associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure and stroke. The scientific term for salt is sodium chloride. Excess sodium intake causes our body to retain water, leading to an increase in blood volume. This results in elevated blood pressure (high blood pressure). Sodium can also

If you have to be on a blended diet, which of the following would you choose? Are you taking care of someone who requires a blended diet due to swallowing difficulties or with mental health challenges (e.g. Parkinson's disease)? Blended food does not usually look appealing and it may further affect the appetite of an individual who needs to be on this diet. Losing appetite can lead to weight loss and can cause an individual to become malnourished. This is why, At Beyond Food,

Not willing to give up on sugary goodness? You don't have to - just do a smart swap for a lower sugar intake. If you want better control for diabetes it’s important to take into consideration the amount of simple sugars consumed in your diet. Consumption of simple sugars (For example, table sugar, honey, brown sugar, glucose, molasses, and syrup) is best to be avoided as it will cause the instant release of sugar into the blood vessels, causing a spike in blood sugar levels.