Category: Nutrition Topics

We tested the 3 Chocolate High Calorie Ensure available in retail. And we are giving you our honest opinion! We not only compared their flavors, but we also looked at other factors like price, nutrient content, availability, and more. 3. Ensure Compact Pros Calorie content (per 235 ml) – Highest when compared to same volume.… Read more

Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe a swallowing difficulty.  It is not a disease, but rather a consequence of various medical conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, MS, muscular dystrophy, mouth and throat cancers, and even ageing.  Dysphagia is a lot more common than we might think, representing about 2 million… Read more

A pressure injury (or wound) is when the skin becomes red, bruised or even opens due to a reduced blood flow from the pressure of lying down or sitting for a long time.  We also call this a pressure ulcer or bed sore. The elderly and physically disabled population is particularly at risk due to… Read more