4 Frozen Meals and Fitness: Fuelling an Active Lifestyle for Seniors As we age, staying active isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for maintaining independence, vitality, and a high quality of life. Whether you enjoy morning strolls, aqua aerobics, tai chi, or keeping up with the grandkids, your body needs the right fuel to keep going strong. But preparing balanced, nutritious meals every day can be time-consuming and sometimes overwhelming—especially when dealing with fatigue, dietary restrictions, or mobility challenges. That’s where frozen meals can make all the difference. A balanced diet is your body’s best support system—especially when you’re staying active. Movement and nutrition go hand in hand. While exercise strengthens your muscles and bones, good food replenishes energy and aids recovery. For seniors, specific nutritional needs come into play. Your body may need fewer calories overall, but it requires more protein, calcium, vitamin D, B12, and fibre to function at its best. Forget the old myths—frozen meals aren’t what they used to be. With advances in nutrition and food technology, today’s high-quality frozen meals can be packed with nutrients and flavour, offering. Some options available from the Gourmet Meals range have been thoughtfully developed to support an active lifestyle. The Barramundi Lemon Butter provides lean protein and heart-healthy omega-3s, paired with vegetables and rice for a balanced, satisfying plate. The Curried Sausages full of flavour and gentle on the digestive system—ideal for those needing a warming, protein-rich option. For a vegetarian-friendly meal, the Vegetable Mornay is rich in fibre, made with layers of vegetables and a nourishing tomato-based sauce. These meals are not only packed with quality ingredients, but they’re also budget-friendly, helping you stay well-nourished without the effort or cost of daily cooking. At Gourmet Meals, we know that staying active and wellnourished go hand in hand. Our meals are dietitian-approved, packed with protein, fibre, and essential vitamins and minerals—and designed with the needs of older adults in mind. Whether you're managing a specific health condition, living independently, or simply want to free up more time for the things you love, Gourmet Meals makes eating well easy, affordable, and enjoyable. To order visit our website https://gourmetmeals.com.au or call our office on 1300 112 112. HEALTHY EATING MADE EASY Call now 1300 112 112 www.gourmetmeals.com.au HOME DELIVERY OF READY MADE MEALS New Customers use the code word INTRO and receive a FREE MEAL Minimum order applies, one per customer l3 Gluten Free l3 Wholesome and nutritious l3 Convenient ready-made frozen meals l3 Australian owned and operated l3 Tastes like home cooking l3 Home delivered or available in stores Minimum order $49.00 (excl delivery of $7.50) Full range of meals available at Booval Newsagency, 38 South Station Road, Booval Advertorial Meals snap frozen to retain all freshness, nutrients and flavours WHEN compared with their fresh alternatives, frozen meals are still wrongly misconceived to be the unhealthier option, says Gourmet Meals owner Daniel Wuthrich. “However, research continuously suggests that it’s quite the opposite,” he said. “A common misconception is that frozen foods lack the same levels of nutrition, but in actual fact, frozen meals can retain even more nutrients than fresh food.” Mr Wuthrich said that with every day that fruit and vegetables sat at the shops or in a fridge, more and more nutrients were lost, while freezing those foods kept their valuable vitamins and nutrients intact. “If you’re after a calorie-controlled diet that’s not only convenient but also maintains its nutritional integrity, why not try some of our frozen ready-made meals?” he said. “Gourmet Meals provides a wide range of healthy and portion-controlled meals that are high in fibre and protein, and reduced in salt and fat. “Our meals are snap frozen in order to retain all their freshness, nutrients and flavours. “They go straight from the pot to the blast freezer in order to stay fresh without the need for any added preservatives, flavours or colours.” Mr Wuthrich said all Gourmet Meals were free from gluten and additives, and the act of freezing simply left the goodness intact ready for people to take advantage of once they were heated up to eat.“ Gourmet Meals has a varied menu filled with great tasting meals that are just like home cooking and remind you of the delicious meals mum used to cook when you were growing up,” he said. “Some of our all-time favourites are cottage pie, curry prawns and honey soy chicken as well as all our roasts and casseroles, not to forget our yummy soups and scrumptious desserts. “Ordering ready-made frozen meals is extremely convenient for busy parents and time-poor professionals; they also minimise food wastage, which is not only good for the hip pocket, but also reduces the environmental footprint. “It gives the possibility of having a varied menu throughout the week, every day something different. “Check out our menu today to discover our wide range of healthy meals that can be delivered straight to your door at a competitive price.” Ordering ready-made frozen meals is extremely convenient for busy parents and time-poor professionals; they also minimise food wastage, which is not only good for the hip pocket, but also reduces the environmental footprint. – Owner Daniel Wuthrich Full range of meals available at 46/215 Brisbane Rd, Biggera Waters | Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm. Minimum order $59 (excl delivery of $9.00) 4 Large Gluten Free Variety 4 Convenient ready-made frozen meals 4 Tastes like home cooking New Customers use the code word INTRO and receive a FREE MEAL Minimum order applies, one per customer 4 4 4 HEALTHY EATING MADE EASY GOLD COAST FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY What Do You Want To Achieve With Your Tree? A question that often comes up is how to treat adopted children on your tree. Naturally, it is important not to cause any offence – most adoptees are considered full relatives – so there are a couple of ways to handle this situation. If you want your tree to reflect the way folks lived as a family then you might choose to record the adopted person as a full child to the parents. This would cause all relatives to be shown in the same way as those of that couple’s natural children. If the aim is for your tree to be fully genealogically accurate then these children should be recorded under their birth names and their parents would be their birth parents – as far as that information is available. Depending on the program you are using you may be able to record both sets of parents as alternate facts - biological and adoptive. You may then be able to choose which of these is the preferred fact. A tree could be developed down the line of each set of parents giving you accurate DNA or lived experience information. Check how your program treats each of these scenarios when it comes to producing reports and remember – your tree your way. For help with producing your family tree, you may like to join the Gold Coast Family History Society. For a modest yearly fee, you will have access to a comprehensive library, many worldwide subscription websites, and fellow researchers prepared to help you get started or break down any brick walls you may encounter. For further information visit http://www.goldcoastfhs.org.au or attend our rooms at the Bicentennial Building, 833 Nerang-Southport Road, Nerang. AUGUST IS FAMILY HISTORY MONTH GCFHS will be holding an Open Day and an Introduction to Family History class during that month. Please check next month’s Over Fifties issue or our website for information.
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