
Plants, protein and vegetarians
“But where do you get your protein from?” This is a common question of vegetarians, perpetuated by a long-standing myth that if you don’t eat
Over the years, we’ve read a plethora of journals, listened to top researchers, and had numerous conversations with renowned specialists. The most engaging insights we’ve archived in our library of over 110 easy to digest articles. These include the intricacies of determining protein quality, the future of 3D printed food in aged care, how diet quality affects frailty with ageing, and why we need a bit more protein as we age.
Like healthcare, our library is always evolving. So feel free to visit regularly.

“But where do you get your protein from?” This is a common question of vegetarians, perpetuated by a long-standing myth that if you don’t eat

Some people will do anything to get out of doing exercise, and researchers are scrambling to oblige, showing physical health benefits – in mice and

While malnutrition is an insidious problem in aged care, simply giving residents more biscuits and cake is not the answer. Yet that is what many

Prescribing food could be as cost-effective – if not more so – than common drug treatments while delivering significant health benefits, according to research published

You can’t tackle a problem without first spotting it. Accordingly, there are calls for routine screening of patients in hospitals and aged care facilities, particularly

Malnutrition is a silent epidemic, often called the “skeleton in the hospital closet” because it tends to escape detection and treatment. This is surprising given that

The appalling, substandard quality of residential aged care in Australia hit the limelight in recent years after staff spoke out and sparked a much needed

Nearly half of older adults don’t get enough protein – and that’s a problem. While a nutritionally well-rounded diet is vital at any age, and

Frailty is a serious problem for older adults and affects around half of people over 80. With its associated issues including weakness, muscle wasting, falls
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