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Winter Meal Support for Seniors: Keeping Nutrition and Warmth on the Menu
As winter sets in, older Australians face greater nutritional risks. Lower appetites, limited mobility, and seasonal illnesses can impact their ability to eat well. Proper nutrition becomes not only important—but essential—for preserving independence, strength, and wellbeing. At Gourmet Meals, we help seniors stay nourished and warm with convenient, ready-to-heat meals that meet their dietary needs.
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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 Flavourful Easter Celebration with Gourmet Meals
As Easter approaches, we invite you to embark on a culinary journey that will infuse your celebrations with the taste of the season. At Gourmet Meals, we treasure Easter traditions and are dedicated to making your holiday memorable with a delectable selection of dishes. Plus, there's an egg-citing offer – mention the code word EASTER24 when placing your order to receive a FREE meal of your choice valued at $9.50 for every $95 spent*
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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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Managing a Loss of Appetite in Elderly People
Healthy eating is important throughout your entire life, and even more so as you age. Not only does it contribute to your physical health, but it can help keep your body and mind healthy and improve your quality of life.
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Together, we’ll get through this
This is a stressful time for so many people here in Australia and around the world. But it is important to understand that, while these are unprecedented times, positivity and community togetherness are what will help us get through. The amazing response from our customers continues to lift the spirits of our team, who are working tirelessly to accommodate as many people as we can with the delivery of meals.
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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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Queensland celebrates International Day for Older Persons
Monday, 1st October marks the International Day for Older Persons – a United Nations initiative that encourages the celebration of the Seniors Community.
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Stop the shop
For many of us it’s no big deal to pop out to the shops at the last minute to quickly purchase that forgotten item required for the next meal. Even though many of us do lead very busy lives, it is not that difficult to jump in the car and get what’s needed. But spare a thought for the elderly and disabled for whom even thinking about having to do their weekly shopping is nothing less than a nightmare.
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Fight the flu with healthy eating
Flu season is upon us, and many of our family members are at a high risk of getting sick including; children under the age of 5, pregnant women, people who suffer from heart disease, liver or kidney disease, and adults who are 65 years and older.
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