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OSCAR Care Group
Feb 15, 2024
A message from our Managing Director, Nicole Buettel
We are already halfway through February 2024! What a journey we had in 2023. Still coming out of the COVID fog, we have called 2023 the...
OSCAR Care Group
Jan 25, 2024
Feeding Growth Not Guilt: Why we should stop using food-based reward systems at home and in childcare
“Finish your dinner or no dessert”, most of us have said this or have had this said to us at one time or another. How about, “if you’re...
OSCAR Care Group
Jan 23, 2024
Have you had a spot check from the Food, Nutrition and Dining Support Unit?
There have been some new changes regarding Nutrition, Food and Dining experiences in Aged Care Homes after the Royal Commission into Aged...
OSCAR Care Group
Jan 22, 2024
How to build a delicious and nutritious Childcare Menu
Childcare Centres and ELCs are pivotal in influencing a child’s food and nutrition journey from a very early age. However, food...
OSCAR Care Group
Jan 18, 2024
Cheese: You feta brie-lieve it!
Let’s talk about Cheese. It will be bit cheesy, just a brie-t. When we talk about cheese, it is related to enjoyment. Creamy, milky...
OSCAR Care Group
Dec 13, 2023
Nobody puts gravy in the corner
Gravy is a delicious way to enhance the taste of many meals including meat, poultry, vegetables and casseroles. More importantly, the...
OSCAR Care Group
Dec 12, 2023
RECIPE: Choc chip cookies for Santa
No one can go to bed on Christmas eve without setting up Santa’s milk and cookies! A great way for kids to get involved in Christmas...
OSCAR Care Group
Dec 5, 2023
An Christmas Feast for Aged Care Residents
‘Tis the season for delicious meals, full tummies and happy residents. Christmas is fast approaching! Our Aged Care homes are starting to...
OSCAR Care Group
Nov 16, 2023
Your Diabetes questions answered by a Dietitian
On World Diabetes Day, our Dietitian, Natascha Rae answered a bunch of questions from our viewers on Diabetes. Covering everything from...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 24, 2023
Pasta-tively Amazing! How to include pasta as part of a healthy meal.
Pasta is a perfect foundation for healthy, nutritious, and satisfying meals. It is generally eaten with nutrient-dense food partners,...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 24, 2023
The Rise of Type 2 Diabetes in Australian Children
When talking about type 2 diabetes most people think of middle aged and older adults. However, an increasing number of children are being...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 24, 2023
16 common food myths debunked by a Dietitian [VIDEO]
How many times have you googled something, seen something on social media or by a celebrity or influencer and been left feeling more...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 20, 2023
RECIPE: Easy ‘Pea’sy Tuna Mac & Cheese
Mac & Cheese is heartwarming and soul filling and pure comfort. We have kept all these amazing qualities and created a super easy Mac &...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 18, 2023
How to sneak more veggies into your child’s diet
Many young ones are fussy around vegetables, so this is where we need to get creative! Hiding veggies into saucy foods or into baking are...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 18, 2023
Are you getting enough vegetables in your day?
Vegetables are a great source of vitamins and minerals which are important for healthy eating. These include vitamin C, vitamin A, iron,...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 17, 2023
RECIPE: Chicken Burrito Bowls
Here is a brilliant recipe for the entire family! One that is super easy to tweak to cater for everyone. This recipe is next-level...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 16, 2023
Why compromise Nutrition for convenience when you can have both?
Everyday meals and weekly planning can be hard for many reasons. Food choices are often influenced by taste, convenience, and of course...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 10, 2023
RECIPE: HEHP Cheesy Mashed Potato
This recipe is super cheesy, so naturally it is super tasty. This is a next level HEHP mashed potato recipe, with the goal to add extra...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 9, 2023
High energy high protein diets in the elderly
A High Energy High Protein or HEHP Diet is a type of diet designed to deliver additional kilojoules and nutrients. A HEHP Diet is highly...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 8, 2023
Malnutrition in residential Aged Care
Sadly, malnutrition is too common. Malnutrition is a serious health condition that impacts the lives of many people. Unfortunately, the...
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