A Guide to Organic Nutrition at Carewell
Nutrition is a key component of good health. But if your loved one has nutritional challenges, like swallowing and chewing difficulties or specific caloric needs, finding healthy food and beverages can be difficult. At Carewell, we’ve established strong relationships with manufacturers of healthy, organic foods to assist family caregivers. Here, we highlight some of our favorite organic nutrition products, including their key benefits and features.
What Is Organic Food?
Organic food is farmed and/or produced under strict guidelines established by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These methods aim to improve soil and water quality, reduce pollution, and keep food as healthy as possible.
Generally speaking, organic foods:
Don’t use pesticides
Don’t contain hormones or antibiotics
Don’t use genetic engineering
The easiest way to tell if a food or drink is organic is to check for the official USDA Organic Seal. All products certified 95% or more organic have this distinction.
You can feel good about serving your loved one organic foods and beverages with whole ingredients and minimal additives.
Organic Nutrition at Carewell: 5 of Our Favorite Organic Nutrition Products
We’re committed to providing family caregivers with nutritious and healthy food and drink options. Below, we’ve listed 5 of our best-selling organic products. Whenever possible, we’ve also included real user feedback under the heading “Hear it from a user/caregiver.”
1) Orgain Organic Nutrition Nutritional Shake, Sweet Vanilla Bean, 11 Oz.
Orgain nutritional shakes contain 16 grams of organic protein, 20 vitamins and minerals, and a nourishing blend of organic fruits and vegetables. Each shake is 250 calories, making them ideal for anyone who needs a nutritious snack or an easy (yet healthy) meal replacement.
Key Benefits & Features
No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
Suitable for children and adults
Certified organic and gluten-free
Hear it from a caregiver
“This is the best-tasting product we have tried. It’s the only shake my father will drink. I even drink them if I don’t have time to eat or energy to cook.”
- Mark F.
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2) Compleat Pediatric Organic Blends - Plant-Based Tube Feeding
Shopping for organic food is always a challenge, but it can be even more so if your child is tube-fed. Compleat pediatric organic blends by Nestle are formulated for kids ages 1-13. They contain various fruits and vegetables, including blueberries, brown rice, sweet potato, and kale.
Key Benefits & Features
Works for bolus feeding, gravity feeding, and pump-assisted feeding
No artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners
Formulated specifically for children who require tube feeding or liquid nutrition
Price: $13.90 - $293.70
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3) Kate Farms Nutrition Shake, Chocolate, 11 oz.
Kate Farms is a trailblazer in the organic nutrition space. The company makes various plant-based organic nutrition shakes for kids and adults. Each contains organic pea protein, 27 vitamins and minerals, and prebiotic fiber. Kate Farms shakes come in three flavors: vanilla, chocolate, and coffee.
Key Benefits & Features
Certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project verified
16 grams of organic pea protein per serving
Ready to serve. Simply shake, twist, sip, and reseal
Hear it from a caregiver
“Very yummy and hits the spot. Great when in a hurry for a quick meal.”
- Rebecca T.
Price: $36.85 - $38.76
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4) Pacific Natural Foods Light Sodium Organic Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
After a long day, few things are as nourishing as a bowl of warm, red pepper and tomato soup. This organic blend from Pacific Natural contains vine-ripened tomatoes, slow-roasted red peppers, organic milk, and a blend of flavorful spices. Yum!
Key Benefits & Features
Comes in a 32-ounce convenient resealable, twist-open carton
Vegetarian and gluten-free
Ideal for people on low-sodium diets
Hear it from a caregiver
“Delicious!”
- Navonne B.
5) Annie’s Organic Cheddar Snack Mix
Your loved one might have special dietary restrictions, but that shouldn’t prevent them from enjoying a tasty snack. Enter Annie’s Organic. The Hampton, Connecticut-based company has manufactured wholesome, organic food since 1989. And this cheddar snack mix is one of MANY options. Whether you need healthy snacks for on-the-go or want something more nutritionally dense than a bag of potato chips, we can’t recommend Annie’s Organic enough.
Key Benefits & Features
Certified organic snack mix
Non-GMO
No artificial flavors or synthetic colors
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Have Questions About Organic Nutrition? We’re Here to Help!
Many family caregivers worry about providing their loved ones with healthy, nourishing meals. If you’re struggling to determine the best snacks and meal replacement shakes for your situation, don’t wait to get in touch. Our friendly Care Team is familiar with all of the products we carry and can help point you in the right direction. Contact them 24/7 by calling (800) 696-CARE or sending an email to support@carewell.com.
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