Health Hub

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has highlighted the importance of good nutrition for older Australians, with 68% of aged care residents being malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. Discover what it means for your loved ones.

SPC Care includes market-leading manufacturers The Good Meal Company and The Kuisine Company, and is responsible for the expanding SPC ProVital range - find out more about SPC Care here.

Often due to a medical condition, the swallowing difficulties of dysphagia require a custom approach for preparing and labelling texture modified foods and thickened drink options.

Not merely for calorie-intake, mealtime for an elderly person is fuel for life. Denise Burbidge, a dietitian in clinical care, addresses the importance of quality ingredients, visually appealing and nutritious foods both in and out of residential aged care. 

We know the quality of our food is important but how do we achieve this?  SPC and the fruit growers of Goulburn Valley Victoria live by the mantra of “back to the earth” nutrition and ensure it for you and your family every day. 

Familiarity is an emotion that can mean a lot to an elderly person, and Clinical Services Manager, Leigh McLean shares her thoughts on why good food has the ability to spark memories and enhance the experience of sitting down to eat at meal time. 

This page highlights the importance of consuming adequate amounts of fibre for maintaining good health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases - with tips on how to achieve this!

This page provides a short guide on how to incorporate protein into daily meals and snacks and introduces a new product, SPC ProVital Fibre Right + Protein Apple puree, which is a good source of protein, an excellent source of fiber, and provides 668kJ of energy.

We unpack five tips that will help you get through the work week with extra energy and verve!

As people get older, it's important to continue eating healthy foods to maintain good health and for the social experience of eating. A lack of essential vitamins, minerals, fibre, and macro nutrients can result in changes in appetite.

As we age, maintaining a healthy diet becomes increasingly important, but it can also become more challenging due to changes in appetite and difficulty with grocery shopping and meal preparation - find out how pear juice can help!

The right food is essential for women to maintain a healthy weight, boost energy, improve mood, and support different stages of their life. A balanced eating pattern that includes a variety of healthy foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, low-fat or fat-free dairy, and lean protein can reduce the risk of disease and provide energy.