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The Science Behind Frozen Meals: How Freezing Preserves Nutrition
Many believe fresh food is always the healthiest option, but science tells a different story. Frozen meals, when prepared correctly, can be just as nutritious—if not more—than fresh and canned foods.At Gourmet Meals, our meals are snap-frozen at peak freshness to lock in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants while preserving flavour and texture. Unlike canned foods, which are exposed to high heat, frozen meals retain their natural goodness without preservatives or additives.
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A Christmas Gift from the Heart: How Gourmet Meals Can Brighten the Season for Your Loved Ones
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Essential Tips to Prevent Falls at Home
Did you know that falls are a leading cause of injury and hospitalisation among older adults, often threatening their independence and quality of life? Falls can result in serious injuries such as fractures, head trauma, and soft tissue damage, leading to hospitalisation, reduced mobility, and a loss of independence. As a staunch advocate for independent living, Gourmet Meals is here to provide essential tips to help prevent falls at home. By making simple modifications and staying vigilant, seniors can significantly reduce their risk of falling and maintain their cherished independence.
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Celebrating Thirty Years of Gourmet Excellence
For the past thirty years, Gourmet Meals has been preparing and delivering healthy, nutritious, home-style meals that tantalise the senses and nourish the soul.
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When It’s Time to Get Mum and Dad Some Help at Home
The time comes for all of us when we need to get our parents some help at home. Whether it is due to declining health, the loss of a spouse, or simply the natural aging process, it’s inevitable for their ability to take care of themselves and perform certain tasks on their own to begin declining.
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Good nutrition is vital for post-surgery or illness recovery
During most of our lives, we have been taught to eat well, yet this can be difficult when dealing with challenges such as ill-health or post-surgery recovery, especially as we age. From personal experience, I can vouch for how quickly an elderly person loses muscle mass after surgery. This is because, being bed-bound, you don’t move much, nor do you eat enough, often due to a lack of appetite
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The Sandwich Generation
As our senior population grows in Australia, a new generation of young adults are faced with individuals that are ‘sandwiched' between aging parents and adult children. Therefore, being quite literally referred to as ‘the sandwich generation'. Providing emotional and financial support to both their children and their parents simultaneously.
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