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Growth of bacteria in high risk foods is slowed down if the food is cold (5*C or less).To do this the refrigerator temperature should be 4*C or less. Refrigerator temperature dials are usually numbered 1 to 5 or 1 to 9. If your fridge dial goes fr...

The Christmas Holiday Season is with us once more  and we advise that  Inverell Meals on Wheels will be Closed: Monday 23rd Tuesday 24th Wednesday 25th Thursday 26th Friday 27th December This means we are closed the 5 days of Chri...

Losing weight is generally not recommended for older adults without professional supervision.While some older adults may have previously been trying to lose weight, or were advised by ahealth professional to lose weight in their younger adult life, o...

For over 60 years, we at Meals on Wheels have provided everything that comes with a meal - warmth, relief, assurance and joy. Our services nourish communities both nutritionally and socially across the entire State. Support our MEAL A...

Often people lose weight as they grow older however, this is not a desirable part of ageing. It is better for older people to carry a little extra weight as this will help to see them through illness and times when their appetite is poor. Minimising ...

Vicki started volunteering for Inverell Meals on Wheels just a few months ago. Recent retirement had afforded her more time and she felt the need to give back to her community. “It is easy, the people are lovely, and the staff are welcoming.&r...

Are canned fruits as good for you as fresh fruit? Vitamin C is heat sensitive so canning can destroy most of this vitamin. It is not hard toget vitamin C from foods such as capsicum, strawberries, citrus fruits and juices. Othernutrients such as...

Today we held our annual Volunteer Luncheon to thank our wonderful volunteers for all they do. Over 80 people attended, it was amazing to get everyone together and shows you the wonderful workforce that supports our organisation. We used the opportu...

Nutritious Meals - Flexible to your needs - no contracts Our nutritious meals which include a hot meal or salad, plus dessert & juice for $10.  We believe our prices are still the lowest in the market.  Our meals are delivere...

Most people enjoy desserts.Milk based desserts can be a nourishing, enjoyable and a pleasant way of getting vitamins,minerals, protein and calories (kilojoules). Examples of milky desserts include: Instant puddings made on milk Creamed rice - Ma...

FIBRE comes from plants and plant based foods such as breads, breakfast cereals, grains, fruits and vegetables. Animal foods ( meat, milk and milk products, eggs and fish) do not contain fibre. Constipation can happen if you are not having enough ...

A pigment called anthocyanin gives purple colour to some plant foods. Anthocyanin is anantioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. Apart from that, fruit and vegetables are animportant and enjoyable part of a healthy diet. Plant foods containing ...

Recipes often say, ”Serve with rice” or “Serve with pasta” but do you know how to cook riceand pasta?. Hopefully the following information will help people who are not used to beingin the kitchen. How to cook rice: Rice tri...

Should I be worried about the cholesterol in eggs? The short answer is NO. The cholesterol found in the yolk has next to no effect on blood cholesterol. Eggs can be eaten every day. They can be part of a healthy diet. Eggs are cheap, easy to eat and...

What a wonderful day we had yesterday for National Meals on Wheels Day & our Cuppa For A Cause fundraiser. The Inverell community again amazed us with their wonderful support. The donation of cakes, slices, lamingtons & cinnamon logs from Ma...

National Meals on Wheels Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday in August each year. This annual celebration recognises the work of the organisations' 78,700 volunteers at over 740 branches around the country. The community spirit that defines M...

Encouraging frail older people to eat enough nourishing food can be challenging. The following shopping list will help to make sure that there is always some high protein and high calorie foods in the pantry, fridge or freezer. SHOPPING LIST &...

This soup is easy to make. The recipe makes 4 generous serves and will keep up to 3 days in the fridge. Ingredients ½ kg pumpkin 1 onion 1 potato 2 chicken stock cubes 2 cup water Method Remove skin from pumpkin and cut pumpkin...

Vitamin D is best known for its role in building healthy bones and teeth, because it helps your body to absorb calcium. Vitamin D contributes to muscle strength and a deficiency can impact on bone health and can lead to osteoporosis. Recent research ...

Regularly missing meals can lead to poor nutrition and weight loss. Having at least one main meal each day would be ideal. Having a delivered meal from Meals on Wheels is a good way to do this. For other meals why not try some of the following quic...

Salt is found in almost every food we eat, but the amount varies. Foods such as meat, vegetables and fruit have naturally occurring salt present in very small quantities.In food manufacturing, salt is used for flavouring and as a preservative. Most ...

and who doesn't like feeling good? For over 60 years, we at Meals on Wheels have provided everything that comes with a meal - warmth, relief, assurance and joy. Our services nourish communities both nutritionally and socially across the entire Stat...

Five big reasons to be a Meals on Wheels volunteer: People out there need us. Perhaps I’m a little greedy, I might need the service myself one day! To keep active - it’s a social outlet. To meet a lot of nice people. There is a nee...

Should I be drinking bottled water instead of water from the tap? Water is a great thirst quencher and tap water is fine. Tap water is cheap, available and safeto drink Is it OK to reheat food in the microwave? Microwave ovens make reheat...

Should I be drinking 6 – 8 glasses of water a day? Fluid is essential for the body to function properly. The importance of having enough fluid does not decrease with age. Most older people need 6 – 8 cups of fluid a day (a cup = 250mL)...

After a lifetime of farming, what does a man do to fill in his days? For David Doak, it’s all about community involvement. “Dad always encouraged us to get involved with community and be on various committees.” David loves Inverel...

Because you don’t have much of an appetite, do you Split your Meals on Wheels meal? Save the dessert to have as your evening meal? If you do either (or both) of these things you may not be eating enough to get the nourishment your body ...

When you have been a volunteer with Meals on Wheels for 20 years, it’s pretty obvious that you are a devoted community worker. This is why Laurel King continues to volunteer week after week with Inverell Meals on Wheels: It doesn’t ta...

Oral health is important whether you have your own teeth, full dentures, part dentures or just gums! Poor oral health can mean toothache, loss of teeth, mouth ulcers and gum disease. All can make eating difficult, spoil food enjoyment or put you o�...

Five perfect reasons to become a Meals on Wheels volunteer According to Carol Hambilton: When you have just moved to a country town, and you want to get to know people better, join a volunteer organisation. “I just love visiting them and c...

Inverell Meals on Wheels invites prospective clients to experience our fabulous meals, friendly volunteer visits and wonderful service. Give us a call to get involved in our Half Price Meal Day on Thursday May 2nd. Phone 6722 1951....

What Volunteering with Meals on Wheels Means to Me   “Doing it for My Dad” Anthony Dale’s dad is in his 90s. He tends to isolate himself, not going out of his way to engage with anyone else, and his kids live up to five hour...

Food safety is important for everyone but, it is very important if you are elderly, frail, unwell or recovering from an illness. Some bacteria (and the toxins they produce) can cause food poisoning. Bacteria need food, moisture and time to grow. So...

Meals on Wheels NSW Volunteers only competition We are giving our wonderful Volunteers a chance to win a $1,000 Gift Card from Flight Centre! This prize can be used for a short trip in Australia or may even go towards a larger holiday overseas -...

Is protein in the diet important for older people? In a word, YES! As people become older, to help maintain muscle and bone mass, protein requirement actually increases. Muscle loss leads to loss of strength thus increasing the risk of falling. Prot...

Why have breakfast? Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day! Breakfast: 🍳 breaks your overnight fast 🍳 refuels your glycogen (energy) stores 🍳 kick-starts the metabolism 🍳 provides us with the energy to keep us going th...

Why Exercise? Whilst the continuation of relatively high levels of intellectual activity is linked with the maintenance of cognitive skills in older age, exercise is important to maintain physical fitness of the body as we age.  Exercise keeps ...