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The Importance of Meal Presentation in Aged Care Settings
You’ve probably heard the saying ‘we eat with our eyes’. Well, this doesn’t just apply to restaurant dining experiences. The same is true...
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OSCAR Care Group
Sep 4, 2023
Food For Thought: Exploring the Relationship Between Diet and Headaches
Severe headaches can be debilitating. They can affect one’s ability to work, eat, sleep, exercise, perform daily tasks, and engage in...
OSCAR Care Group
Aug 15, 2023
The Healing Bite: Using Nutritious Foods to mend your Wounds
When trying to negotiate the complexity of wound care, it is often easy to overlook a person’s nutritional status and the impact of their...
OSCAR Care Group
Mar 31, 2023
Autism: Nutrition challenges and tips from a Dietitian
For children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a nutritious, balanced diet can make a world of difference in their ability...
OSCAR Care Group
Mar 8, 2023
Shaking out the Salt in Aged Care homes and Childcare centres
A common phrase you may hear or even say yourself during a meal is “can you please pass the salt”. But did you know, that a little shake...
OSCAR Care Group
Feb 9, 2023
Manage your Cholesterol to keep your Heart Healthy this Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, there seems to be a heart breaker lurking in the background, also known as High Cholesterol....
OSCAR Care Group
Jan 16, 2023
We’re proud to be embarking on our 15th year in business!
That’s fifteen years of providing expert food safety knowledge and care. We think this is worth celebrating. With this important...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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....
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...
OSCAR Care Group
May 25, 2022
RECIPE: Nut-free yoghurt muesli slice
To celebrate Food Allergy week, we’re sharing our yummy nut-free yoghurt muesli slice with you. A filling, chewy and delicious snack with...
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...
OSCAR Care Group
Apr 7, 2022
Navigating high energy, high protein (HEHP) diets this Easter
What is a high energy, high protein diet or HEHP? It is a type of diet designed to minimise weight loss, help with gain weight in...
OSCAR Care Group
Apr 2, 2022
RECIPE: Carrot Cake
Is there anything more delicious than a carrot cake? Packed full of pecans, raisins, and carrots, it’s the perfect afternoon tea delight....
OSCAR Care Group
Apr 1, 2022
IBS Awareness
Welcome to April, also known as IBS Awareness Month. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gut disorder.
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OSCAR Care Group
Mar 23, 2022
Aged Care Dietitians: Why we love what we do [VIDEO]
Our Allied Health team consists of 16 passionate and qualified Dietitians. Here's why they love being a Aged Care Dietitian
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