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EAT Bar Tips for Families Who Have a Loved One in Stroke Rehab

EAT Bar Tips for Families Who Have a Loved One in Stroke Rehab

The month of May marks National Stroke Awareness Month. After a loved one has a stroke, many family members will want to participate in stroke rehabilitation. 

Here are some suggestions that can help with the delicate balance of the stoke survivors needs as well as the caregivers own health and happiness as they begin the therapy process.

Posted in Stroke, Stroke rehabilitation

With Alzheimer's, A Child's Love May Be the Answer

With Alzheimer's, A Child's Love May Be the Answer
If you have a family member or friend who once enjoyed having a snack or tea-party with a child, you know this activity may offer an enjoyable way to increase oral intake. With dementia, some individuals may be uncooperative when encouraged to take supplements. The resistance may be due to lack of trust, or may be one way of exerting independence. Those same individuals might be wooed into eating a delicious Strawberry EAT Bar when offered by a little boy, or having a Dark Chocolate EAT Bar at a tea-party with a little girl. Dependent upon the age of the child, you might be able to be a silent observer of the interaction; you will be able to tell if this activity could successfully be repeated.

ICYMI in @Foodbeast: A Startup Created Melting Snack Bars Designed For People With Swallowing Disorders

ICYMI in @Foodbeast: A Startup Created Melting Snack Bars Designed For People With Swallowing Disorders

Thank you, @Foodbeast. Here is our favorite bit; but, be certain to check out the full article: https://www.foodbeast.com/news/eat-bar-dysphagia/

At the heart of the EAT Bars, though, is a focus on flavor to ensure those with dysphagia can enjoy the food. It also creates a snacking occasion they may have not had before. Since three bars translates to a single serving, consumers can feel like they're enjoying multiple items at once, not just one prepared meal. They can be shared with other family members as well for a more social experience.

For those with dysphagia, it could be huge to just have this ability to eat something outside of the microwave pureed meals they typically have to resort to.

Unintentional Weight Loss | Sometimes It’s Just About Calories

Unintentional Weight Loss | Sometimes It’s Just About Calories

The inability to eat or reduced desire to eat can have a profound effect on patients and their families. The stress brings with it negative emotions. If you are in the hospital or residing in a care facility, snack time is an opportunity to have something special and connect with pleasant memories.

Having a snack that is tasty and satisfying that everyone might enjoy is so important. The EAT Bar is a delicious snack that brings joy back to eating and provide easy calories when they are needed most. What better way to demonstrate dignity and provide joy than with an appetizing treat!

Posted in food, malnutrition

Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month | Helpful tips for swallowing pills

Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month | Helpful tips for swallowing pills
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movements and often negatively impact one’s ability to walk, speak and swallow.  According to Suttrup & Warnecke (Dysphagia Feb 2016) 80% of patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) develop dysphagia during the course of their disease.  These consequences may also impact a patient’s ability to take medications that are recommended by their doctor to help treat symptoms of the disorder.

ICYMI: Talking Transitional Foods on Dysphagia Cafe

ICYMI: Talking Transitional Foods on Dysphagia Cafe
I was thrilled to contribute an article to Dysphagia Cafe titled "Transitioning into IDDSI" talking about the effort to standardize transitional foods and the ways to test the transitional nature of a food. EAT Bar is excited to be a part of this movement. Check out the full article here: https://dysphagiacafe.com/2019/02/16/transitioning-into-the-iddsi/
Posted in transitional foods

Doctors play an important role in diet management and the safety of their patients.

Doctors play an important role in diet management and the safety of their patients.
In honor of National Doctor’s Day on March 30th, the EAT Bar team would like to say thank you to each and every physician who daily makes a meaningful impact in the lives of patients by showing care and compassion when addressing eating and swallowing disorders.

ICYMI: EAT Bar is a trend!!

ICYMI: EAT Bar is a trend!!
We are grateful for all the interest in the EAT Bar! Thank you @trendhunter for highlighting our #delicious snack and helping us fulfill our mission to bring joy and delight to everyone's everyday. Check out the full article here: https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-bar
Posted in trends

ICYMI: The EAT Bar Is A Snack Designed Specifically For People Who Have Difficulty Swallowing

ICYMI: The EAT Bar Is A Snack Designed Specifically For People Who Have Difficulty Swallowing
The EAT Bar was featured on Bustle.com! If you’ve struggled with food texture or the mechanics of eating, it can have an adverse effect on your relationship with it; at best, eating feels like a chore, and at worst, it feels like you’re fighting a losing battle. The EAT Bar aims to address those feelings and help people rediscover the joy and pleasure good food can inspire. 

#IWD 2019: The Women Behind the EAT Bar

#IWD 2019: The Women Behind the EAT Bar

This week we celebrate International Women’s Day, March 8, a day dedicated celebrating women and their role as a positive force for good in the world. This year’s theme is #BalanceforBetter. As a women run company, we certainly strive (and sometimes struggle) every day to bring balance in our work to do better and be better. 

A Typical Day

I know each of us at some time has been asked to share examples of what we consider our “typical day”. My typical day has changed dramatically since I launched the EAT Bar, acquired two dynamic partners and began working out of my home.

Posted in #BalanceforBetter, Entrepreneurship, IWD2019

Five Ideas That Shower A Little #Kindness On Someone Who Is Ill

Five Ideas That Shower A Little #Kindness On Someone Who Is Ill
It was Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17. For many of us, we don't need a day to remind us that kindness is an everyday kind of act. We seize those moments to bring a little light into the life when someone else. However, there are special, less random acts of kindness as well, particularly when someone we know is ill. Here are a few meaningful ideas that you can do to show you care.  
Posted in food, gifts, ideas, kindness

The EAT Bar Bringing the Joy Back to Eating

The EAT Bar Bringing the Joy Back to Eating
Our founder is a speech language pathologist who saw people struggling to eat throughout her career and it inspired her to help. We talked with @KARE11 about the inspiration behind the bar and our mission to help everyone experience the joy of eating!
Posted in food, news, The EAT Bar