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As we age, eating well can become more difficult, especially for those seniors who live alone. Some people may be unmotivated to cook for one, while others lack the mobility needed to shop for and prepare their own meals.
As a result, getting enough essential nutrients can be a serious consequence, and this can lead to health problems such as malnutrition, increased infection and falls.
Enjoying good food is one of life’s great pleasures, and that shouldn’t change as we get older. Access to high quality food is not only key for good health, but also independence, joy, and quality of life.
Lite n’ Easy’s convenient, healthy meal solutions are well positioned to contribute to a ‘food-first’ approach of feeding our senior and aged care population. Lite n’ Easy celebrate eating well, with meals that not only taste great, they are actually good for you too.
According to Lite n’ Easy Senior Dietitian, Ashleigh Jones, over 235 meals have been specially created by chefs and dietitians with nutrition and healthy ageing in mind.
“Foods however, are only nutritious if they’re actually consumed, so it’s critical for our meals to be appealing and well presented”, Ashleigh explains.
“It’s important for seniors to have a varied diet, not only to keep their interest, but also to achieve optimal nutrition. This is because when we eat a variety of different foods, we also consume a variety of different nutrients, which helps us to avoid deficiencies.
“All Lite n’ Easy meals are modelled on the Australian Dietary Guidelines to ensure our meal plans meet the recommended nutrient values.
“We use the best quality ingredients, with correct servings of protein and fibre, and appropriate levels of sodium and saturated fats”, Ashleigh added.
Being on his own changed things for Doug after his lost his beautiful wife.
Doug shared with us, “Being on my own and keeping our house clean the way she did, cooking my own meals, eating and cleaning up, I found I was missing my favourite news programs. Then I was introduced to Lite n’ Easy by a friend, a very beneficial turn of events. I tried the meals, not to lose weight, but to maintain my health, and five years later of wonderful meals, life is good!”
Lite n’ Easy’s service is flexible with no contracts, so customers are free to order week-to week as required.
The company also recently introduced smaller meal sizes, giving customers the option of ordering portions that suit their appetite.
Introducing My Choice by Lite n’ Easy
My Choice by Lite n’ Easy is a range of quality, high protein dinner, soups and desserts developed specifically to help older Australians with small appetites meet their nutritional needs.
“When people have a smaller appetite, a large portion can seem overwhelming, and they might struggle to finish what’s considered a standard dinner meal,” says Ashleigh.
“The My Choice range of meals have been formulated to contain more protein and energy in every bite. They provide the same energy and protein as Lite n’ Easy’s standard dinner meals, but in a smaller portion, making them easier to finish and enjoy.
“They also contain the same amount of sodium as our larger meals, and more fat, meaning they contain even more flavour, which is perfect for older people who might be experiencing a decreased sense of taste or smell.
“And of course, the meals look great. We know that in order for food to be consumed, it needs to look appetising, and My Choice meals are just that!”
Home Care Package recipients may also be entitled to a split billing arrangement, where the recipient pays for 30% of the Lite n’ Easy order, and the Home Care Package provider pays 70%. For HCP recipients, this reduces the cost of a meal from around $12 to less than $4, based on a standard 7 Dinner meal pack.
Jim and Brenda are also enjoying the convenience of Lite n’ Easy and not just that, it’s improved the quality of their lives.
Brenda explained, “Our children recommended Lite n’ Easy, and our quality of life has improved since receiving the meals.
“No preparation, no cooking and less clean-up. Just place it in the microwave and eat.”
Jim added, “Having a Home Care Package makes Lite n’ Easy so affordable. We recommend Lite n’ Easy to all elderly people, especially those on a Home Care Package that covers meal delivery. The subsidy makes eating healthy so affordable.”
Think you could benefit from Lite n’ Easy? Visit www.liteneasy.com.au or call on 13 15 12.
