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Our Valued Seniors and How to Take Better Care of Their Nutrition
As we age, our bodies undergo numerous changes, including a shift in our appetite and dietary needs. It's no secret that our metabolism slows down, and our bodies require fewer calories to function correctly. This change in appetite can often lead to overeating or undereating, both of which can negatively affect our health.
Continue Readingsses 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. Continue Reading
Stay Healthy This Winter with These Tips
As the winter season is in full swing, it's crucial to prioritise your health and well-being by nourishing your body with healthy, wholesome meals. Eating nutritious foods can help boost your immune system, provide energy, and keep you feeling your best during the colder months. Staying healthy in winter doesn't have to be a challenge, especially with so many delicious and satisfying meal options available.
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Gourmet Meals' Top 5 Tips for Healthy Winter Eating
As the chill of winter is upon us, our eating habits often shift towards dishes that bring comfort and warmth. However, this seasonal craving for comfort foods can sometimes lead us away from nutritional balance. At Gourmet Meals, we recognise the challenges of maintaining a balanced diet during the colder months and are here to offer guidance. Below, we share our top five tips for healthy winter eating that will keep you nourished, energised, and ready to embrace the season without sacrificing flavour or comfort.
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Winter Wellness: Staying Connected to Beat Loneliness and Senior Isolation
Social isolation in seniors is an often overlooked issue. As people age, they often become more dependent on others to help them manage their daily lives
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Sustaining a Healthy Lifestyle in Winter: Tips for Seniors
As winter approaches, it can be especially challenging for seniors to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With the colder temperatures and darker days, it can be tempting to spend more time indoors and indulge in comfort foods
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5 Steps to A Healthy Winter Season
Cool weather, warm clothes and cuddle time—there are plenty of things to look forward to in winter! But whilst the colder months might be a good time to relax and have some downtime, we should not forget that it is also the season to boost our immune system and nurture our body to survive winter allergies, colds, and the flu.
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Make Your Winter A Little Bit Warmer and A Whole Lot Tastier with Our 2022 Winter Menu
Gourmet Meals is turning up the heat this winter! From the main course to dessert, our winter specials are guaranteed to get you excited for the colder days ahead. Dine out less and stay cosy at home with these nutritious and delicious, heart-warming dishes from our winter menu:
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Sometimes, A Hearty Bowl of Soup is All You Need
There’s nothing like comforting yourself with steaming hot soups on very cold, damp days. Not only do they keep you healthy and happy, but they also leave you and your family feeling warm and toasty all the way through winter.
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Seven-point Plan to Beat Winter Weight Gain
Weight gain is a common problem for most people during winter. From vitamin D deficiency to reduced body temperature, there are several potential factors that may contribute to this. While it’s deemed quite normal to gain winter weight, there are simple measures we can take to prevent this and get through winter in a healthy manner.
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Making Healthier Eating Choices This Winter
Studies indicate that we do tend to eat more during the winter months, and there are a few potential factors that may contribute to this increased hunger.
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