The gut microbiome refers to the community of microorganisms that live in the human digestive tract. These microorganisms include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes. The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in human health, influencing everything from digestion to immunity to mental health. In this blog, we will explore the importance of the gut… Continue reading Gut Microbiome: The Connection Between Your Guts and Your Brain

The quality of food we consume plays a pivotal role in our overall wellness, but what is lesser known is the importance of when we eat these foods.

On March 17, 2023, Perrigo announced a voluntary recall of some Gerber Good Start SoothePro Powdered Infant Formula in the U.S. The product is being recalled out of an abundance of caution due to potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii.

Happy National Nutrition Month! Every March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages people to make informed food choices and develop sound eating and physical activity habits to be followed all year long. National Nutrition Month® started in 1973 as National Nutrition Week, and by the end of the decade, the weekly observance had expanded… Continue reading Fuel For the Future

This Feb. 6-10, 2023, we’re celebrating the thirteenth annual Feeding Tube Awareness Week® with the Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation. Feeding Tube Awareness Week was created to increase awareness and educate the public on the lifesaving benefits of enteral nutrition. A feeding tube is a medical intervention that provides essential nutrition and hydration. More than 200… Continue reading Happy Feeding Tube Awareness Week!

Nutrition Guidance For A Higher Quality Of Life Did you know that Shield Healthcare has an entire section of their online community dedicated to nutrition? This resource has been very informative for me when I’m searching for answers, guidance, or maybe just tips for new ways to prepare foods I already enjoy. I am always… Continue reading Top Articles for Nutritional Guidance

The word “Cancer” sounds threatening to most people. Unfortunately, it is also a more common disease than you may imagine. According to the Center for Disease Control, the lifetime risk for developing cancer for men is 1 in 2; the risk for women is a little more than 1 in 3. The good news is,… Continue reading Nutrition for Cancer Treatment: What Should You Eat?

5 Principles of Meal Planning I Learned in College that I Still Use to Feel My Family When I was in college, I served as the hospitality chair for my sorority. This job was not, as I had anticipated, passing out teacakes on doilies and arranging flowers by a fountain. Instead, it consisted of making… Continue reading 5 Principles of Meal Planning

What is the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021? On April 23, 2021, President Biden signed a new food allergy bill into law: the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (or FASTER) Act of 2021. The FASTER Act adds sesame to the list of major food allergens identified in the… Continue reading FASTER Act Identifies Sesame as Major Food Allergen

Navigating Formula-Related Challenges For more than a year, Shield HealthCare has been managing formula-related challenges beyond our control. Our formula and enteral nutrition supply manufacturing partners continue to experience significant delays, backorders and shortages. In fact, just this past week, formula manufacturers notified us of supply chain issues for several additional products. These issues include:… Continue reading Update on Formula Shortages and Delays