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Posted onJanuary 28, 2021

Prebiotics- Did you know?

Prebiotics are non-digestible, fermentable fibers that fuel the bacteria in our GI system.  They can mainly be found in plants

Posted in Banatrol Plus, Blog, Bowel Management, Bowel Management, C. diff. and UTI’s, FloraTrol, HyFiber
Posted onJanuary 22, 2021

Nutrition Care Manual Transitioning to IDDSI October 2021

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) announced that after October 2021, they will transition the Nutrition Care Manual (NCM®)

Posted in Blog, Cafe Puree, cafe puree meats, Dysphagia, Pureed Foods
Posted onJanuary 18, 2021

Banatrol Plus and Frequency

Banatrol Plus® is a combination of two sources of soluble fiber.  The dehydrated banana flakes assist in improving the consistency

Posted in Banatrol Plus, Blog, Bowel Management, Bowel Management, C. diff. and UTI’s
Posted onJanuary 1, 2021

Looking Forward to 2021

  2020 has been a year like none of us have ever experienced.  With each step we have learned the

Posted in Blog, Products, Protein Malnutrition
Posted onDecember 30, 2020

Contains Milk- Did you know?

In 2004 the FDA enacted the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act(FALCPA).  This act helps identify the detail surrounding

Posted in Banatrol Plus, Blog, FloraFuel, Gelatein, Products, ProSource Liquid Protein, ProSource Protein Powder, Protein & Calorie Malnutrition, Protein Malnutrition
Posted onNovember 17, 2020

Nutrition Needs Beyond the ICU

Nutrition intervention is a strong focus in the ICU.  ASPEN critical care guidelines suggest meeting protein needs early in an

Posted in Blog, Gelatein, Products, ProSource Liquid Protein, ProSource Protein Powder, Protein & Calorie Malnutrition, Protein Malnutrition, Xtracal Plus
Posted onOctober 14, 2020

Did you know- Glycerin?

Glycerin is an odorless, colorless liquid that is used in a variety of products including foods, cosmetics, medicines and pesticides.

Posted in Blog, ProSource Liquid Protein, ProSource Protein Powder, Protein & Calorie Malnutrition, Protein Malnutrition, Wound Care
Posted onAugust 11, 2020

Avoiding the Diarrhea-Constipation Cycle

One of the most common and frustrating issues for people suffering from chronic diarrhea is the diarrhea-constipation cycle. This is

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Posted onJuly 31, 2020

Are you consuming enough fiber?

American struggle with fiber consumption with only about 5% of the population meeting the recommended guideline goals(1). Recommendations according to

Posted in Blog, Bowel Management, HyFiber
Posted onJune 26, 2020

Minced and Moist Level 5 Entrees- NOW AVAILABLE!

      As health care institutions continue the transition from the National Dysphagia Diet to the International Dysphagia Diet

Posted in Blog, Dysphagia