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Portion Control in Senior Living 

Culinary Services Group

If you’ve ever seen the 2004 documentary “Super-Size Me,” you know how far the food industry has come in reducing portion sizes to a somewhat healthy, consumable level. Meal planning and prepping in senior living are more complex than in the average restaurant. Why is Portion Control Beneficial in Senior Living?

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Do You Need an Allergy-Friendly Menu for Your Senior Living Community? Here’s How to Create One 

Culinary Services Group

The FDA also added sesame to the “Big-9 Allergen” list, joining foods like eggs, shellfish, soy, and peanuts. Given these statistics, there are probably more than a few residents in your senior living community who struggle to find meals that align with their health needs.

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Going “Green” in Long-Term Care: Strategies for Sustainability in Food Service

Culinary Services Group

Given these statistics, it’s clear that many senior living communities need to adjust their practices to align with potential residents’ new values and priorities. Living a healthy, more organic lifestyle is becoming more popular among seniors, meaning creating sustainable care communities for older adults is a new necessity.

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Staffing Trends in Food Service 

Culinary Services Group

Did you know that techniques for staffing your dining program in a senior living community differ from hiring in a dine-in restaurant? Why allow these gaps to fall on your shoulders and increase your workload, when you can hire quality staff (and a stellar food service management program partner) to help you?

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4 Strategies for Managing Your Food Budget When Grocery Prices Keep Rising

Culinary Services Group

has seen a 25% increase in overall food prices since the end of 2019. As the leader of a senior living community (SLC), we know you undoubtedly feel the burden of the price jump. Conduct Regular Menu Reviews Regular menu reviews help identify opportunities to optimize food costs. All in all, the U.S.

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Consistency Matters in Senior Dining, and Here’s Why

Culinary Services Group

Between finding the right living arrangement and ensuring they’ll have the appropriate number of social engagements (and everything in between), you have a lot to cover — including your dining program. What does your food service management program currently look like? Ready to learn more?

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Introducing the Nation’s First Food Service Wellness Institute and Certification

The Food Service Wellness Institute

To Facilitate Healthier Dining in Businesses, Hospitals, Schools, and Senior Living Facilities, we are pleased to announce the official launch of The Food Service Wellness Institute™ (FSWI) the onsite food service industry's leading vehicle for national wellness certification, education, standards, and resources.