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The winter season has been among us for just about a month now and there is no doubt that there is a shift in both the weather and our food choices during this time. The bad news for some is that spring will not begin until March in the Northern Hemisphere. This means we have two more months of cold weather (depending on where you live) and thus, lower energy. However, there are some plus sides to having the winter weather around for just a bit longer.
There are several vegetables that thrive in the winter months, and these are a great way to stay warm and healthy during this time.
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Here at GKM, we know and value the importance of giving back when possible. Giving back to foundations that involve foodservice is just icing on the cake for us. Young, driven individuals with a passion for foodservice are the ideal candidates when it comes to giving back in this respect, and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation is the perfect place to be able to do just that.
A growing replacement to vending machines in business or organization settings is micro markets. Micro markets are essentially self-serve kiosks that people can purchase food or beverages at. Everything is stored in coolers and easy to access to make the process simple for people who need a quick fix to their snacking or lunch needs throughout the day. There are so many added benefits to a micro market that a vending machine simply would not allow if given the opportunity.
Numerous events, parties, and meetings revolve around the food and the drinks that are served during which time the event takes place. This is undeniable - there are so many great ideas and conversations that are sparked during a shared meal or food. Foodservice is a crucial aspect of both hospitality and productivity because food seems to have its place at any gathering; it has the potential to spark conversation and create a better atmosphere to make important decisions.
There are many great reasons to offer food and beverages during your next event, no matter what it may be. Locally sourced and farmed foods are becoming increasingly in demand for all age groups. Who can blame them -- the benefits are undoubtedly profound in comparison to the pre-packaged foods we’ve become so accustomed to over the years. There are numerous ways in which switching to locally sourced foods is far more beneficial for everyone involved in the process.
This article delves into the five main important reasons behind why everyone should be on board with utilizing their locally sourced foods. There are numerous reasons attributing to the epidemic that is weight loss in elderly patients. There are certain physical, psychological, and social conditions that can cause a decline in weight. Some are inevitable, such as a direct response to a severe disease; however, some have the potential to be treated and reverted. The first step in managing weight loss ultimately has to be to figure out the reason behind why it’s happening in the first place and work from there. It’s estimated that one in five nursing home residents experience malnutrition in some form. Malnutrition is dangerous in that it ultimately leads to both physical and cognitive decline over a period of time.
There are many ways to combat this, though. This is, of course, excluding inevitable factors. Some times, simply hiring the right foodservice provider makes a substantial difference in avoiding, or fixing, weight loss in the elderly population. There are a variety of dietary restrictions that impact people’s day-to-day lives and how they choose, or have, to eat. This impacts their decision on every store in which they food shop, every restaurant or other establishment they choose to eat, and every foodservice provider they choose to hire. Those who don’t accommodate these restrictions are driving people away. It plays so much into their everyday lives because of both personal feelings and health reasons.
One of those dietary restrictions is vegetarianism. There are two different types of vegetarians, lacto-ovo, which essentially means that those who choose this lifestyle do not eat direct animal products, but still are able to have animal byproducts; and there’s strict, which is a vegan lifestyle, which means absolutely no animal or animal byproduct is ingested. This article is going to specifically focus on the branch that is lacto-ovo vegetarianism. We’re going to dive into the global reasons, health reasons, and some deeper medical reasons that this branch of vegetarianism brings (WebMD). The food we use to fuel our bodies our bodies impacts us more than we know. Utilizing healthy and hearty foods from every food group is essential to ensure we’re giving our bodies the vitamins and nutrients it needs to function at peak performance. That being said, one of the most difficult times in our lives to eat healthy is during college. Whether it be struggling financially or juggling a huge workload, there are many reasons why we may neglect our health during our college years. However, there are some simple steps to combat this.
Dietary restrictions are becoming exceedingly prevalent in today’s society. Whether it’s an allergy or simply a preference, it’s clear that many people have restrictions that need to be taken into account when preparing/buying food. Some times, this can be a difficult feat and one that ultimately impacts every aspect of how one consumes things. One dietary restriction in particular is those that are gluten-free.
Most foodservice management companies do not or cannot create meals around certain dietary restrictions, including a gluten-free diet. There are so many reasons that people go on gluten-free diets, and this article dives into it. Dehydration in the elderly population is an incredibly common phenomenon due to reasons like taking certain medications. However, dehydration in dementia patients is an even more pressing concern in skilled nursing homes across the U.S. Dementia patients are far more likely to simply forget when their last drink was; the part of the brain that sends thirst signals may also be impacted. Without diligence in every aspect of the word, many patients would simply not get the fluid intake necessary for basic function.
Dehydration is a dangerous possibility amongst dementia patients. It’s a very real issue, but there are ways to combat it through the meals they consume. Extra precautions like these need to be taken in order to avoid potential devastating results. |
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