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Nutrisis Thickener is designed to adapt the texture of meals for nutritional requirements in the event of swallowing (dysphagia), chewing disorders and / or risks of aspiration.

These conditions mean that patients experience difficulties in initiating swallowing and pushing food down the oesophagus. This causes discomfort when food is going down, which sometimes goes into the respiratory tract (aspiration) triggering an expulsion cough.

Eating a well-balanced meal can go a long way, no matter what age you are. As adults, we know that missing a meal will probably impact our concentration levels throughout the day. Now imagine a child who has missed lunch, trying to complete an important test later that afternoon. Their concentration, energy and enthusiasm is likely to suffer.

We were pleased to chat to CEO, Sue Cawthray, Chair of NACC from Harrogate Neighbours about some of the impacts Coronavirus has had on her kitchen operation, adjustments that have been made and what the future looks like in the care sector.

It is almost impossible to walk down the street in one of Vietnam’s major cities without finding a crowd of locals tucking into noodles at a makeshift pho stand. Vietnamese cuisine is packed with vibrant, punchy flavours using fresh, nourishing ingredients, it is often cited as one of the healthiest cuisines in the world.