Dietary Supplements

For the past three to fours years, there have been many interruptions in the supply chain of some dietary supplements we purchase for Residents. This includes brands such as Ensure and Boost. We've been working on an in-house solution to maintain consistent stock of these important nutrients and calories.

We've developed a variety of flavourful and nutritionally dense supplements! 

Our Registered Dietitian has developed recipes that closely resemble supplements previously purchased. Each Resident's nutritional needs will continue to be individually assessed. As needed and available, we'll still have to buy some premade supplements.

For now, we are making these supplements in-house*: 

1. high protein fruit smoothie 
   220kcal, 15g protein per 250ml
2. high protein peanut butter smoothie 
   220kcal, 15g protein per 250ml
3. supplement pudding [in place of Boost/Ensure pudding] 
   187kcal, 9g protein per 1/2cup
4. vanilla and chocolate supplement drink [in place of Ensure Compact]
   200kcal, 12g protein per 125ml 
5. high protein milk
   110kcal, 9g protein per 125ml per 125ml

*nutritional content is an estimate, and may vary slightly.

Currently, we're reacting to market instability. We may decide to make more or less supplements in-house going forward if the market changes. Rest assured, we remain committed to offering Residents tasty nutrition.