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Early childhood malnutrition and undernutrition

OSCAR Care Group

Oct 11, 2022

Early childhood malnutrition and undernutrition

In Australia, we often associate malnutrition with our elderly population. We are fortunate here to be one of the countries in the world...

4 ways to help fight malnutrition in aged care

OSCAR Care Group

Oct 10, 2022

4 ways to help fight malnutrition in aged care

Weight loss is NOT a normal part of ageing! It is popular belief that weight loss is normal as we age. This is a myth and is largely...

OSCAR Care Group

Sep 30, 2022

We’re so proud of our Dietitians

In a world where every celebrity, social media influencer and even your neighbour thinks they are nutrition experts, many people are...

Let’s have a heart to heart: Top 7 Food tips for a healthy heart

OSCAR Care Group

Sep 29, 2022

Let’s have a heart to heart: Top 7 Food tips for a healthy heart

It wouldn’t be a shock too many to hear that we can’t live without our hearts. But why are our hearts so important? Our heart is actually...

Milk it! Nutritional benefits of milk in growing bodies

OSCAR Care Group

Sep 28, 2022

Milk it! Nutritional benefits of milk in growing bodies

Whether it be full cream, used to make ice cream, lactose free or transformed into brie, milk has been and continues to be a staple food...

OSCAR Care Group

Sep 19, 2022

Dementia awareness: You are not alone

Dementia is one of the worlds most feared illnesses. Its cruel and relentless nature and the way it impacts families is certainly...

Uncovering the truths about eating for a healthy headspace

OSCAR Care Group

Sep 7, 2022

Uncovering the truths about eating for a healthy headspace

We know it hasn’t been easy for staff within hospitality, Aged Care and Childcare industries lately. Did you know that the food we eat...

OSCAR Care Group

Sep 2, 2022

Do food choices affect Asthma?

Asthma affects just under 2.7 million Australians - that’s 1 out of 10 of us! When people with asthma feel supported, they manage their...

Mandatory Aged Care Menu & Mealtime Quality Assessments are coming

OSCAR Care Group

Sep 1, 2022

Mandatory Aged Care Menu & Mealtime Quality Assessments are coming

Spring is here! If you have not created a Spring menu yet or had it reviewed, don’t worry. We can help you develop a nutritionally sound...

How we’re fighting malnutrition in aged care residents

OSCAR Care Group

Aug 16, 2022

How we’re fighting malnutrition in aged care residents

Malnutrition is a serious health condition that impacts the lives of many people. Unfortunately, the prevalence of malnutrition stands at...

Cheap as chips? No more! Potatoes the next veggie to fall to cost of living pressures

OSCAR Care Group

Jul 20, 2022

Cheap as chips? No more! Potatoes the next veggie to fall to cost of living pressures

The humble spud…. cheap, quick and easy to prepare, it’s no surprise that the potato has been an Australian household staple for many...

OSCAR Care Group

Jul 13, 2022

RECIPE: Strawberry Mousse

We’re berry excited to bring this recipe to you. A delicious balance of strawberry flavour, full of vitamin C with a smooth creaminess...

OSCAR Care Group

Jul 8, 2022

Diabetes: A Not So Sweet Scenario!

Diabetes: yes, you have probably heard about it before – whether that be on the news, at your doctor’s clinic or maybe you or someone you...

Vitamin C: Boosting your Immune System this Winter

OSCAR Care Group

Jul 1, 2022

Vitamin C: Boosting your Immune System this Winter

Winter is very much here. There are so many colds and flus going around currently, and we still have very high Covid case numbers around....

Why are you following a Gluten Free Diet, if you don’t have Coeliac Disease?

OSCAR Care Group

Jun 8, 2022

Why are you following a Gluten Free Diet, if you don’t have Coeliac Disease?

Did you know that so many people follow a gluten free diet when it is not recommended by a health professional that they do? Many...

Healthy bowels: How to minimize your risk of bowel cancer

OSCAR Care Group

May 31, 2022

Healthy bowels: How to minimize your risk of bowel cancer

Bowel health may not be a popular topic of conversation over dinner but keeping our bowels healthy is super important for our overall...

Prepared Without a Trace: How to manage food allergies in your menu

OSCAR Care Group

May 24, 2022

Prepared Without a Trace: How to manage food allergies in your menu

Food preparation – some enjoy it, others despise it! Whether you are a fan or not, everyone can appreciate that cooking is more than an...

What’s the big deal about food allergies? The simple answer: life or death.

OSCAR Care Group

May 22, 2022

What’s the big deal about food allergies? The simple answer: life or death.

In Australia and New Zealand, the occurrence of food allergy is at its highest peak, with allergies now estimated to effect around 1 in 5...

Coeliac Disease: The gluten-free lifestyle

OSCAR Care Group

May 16, 2022

Coeliac Disease: The gluten-free lifestyle

Coeliac Disease can sound quite scary to those who may not know what it is. By all rights, coeliac disease is a serious condition as it...

Stories from an OSCAR Dietitian: Helping a resident regain strength after COVID

OSCAR Care Group

May 9, 2022

Stories from an OSCAR Dietitian: Helping a resident regain strength after COVID

One of our amazing Accredited Practising Dietitians, Natasha Rae, had the pleasure of meeting a 74-year-old female resident and was able...

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