[Wellness Dining] Launch of "Omoide Irodori Takushokku," a Home-Delivered Meal Designed for Cognitive Function

Wellness Dining Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Sumida-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tetsuhiro Nakamoto) has begun sales of "Omoide Irodori Takushokku," a new home-delivered meal product aimed at supporting cognitive function through diet, in response to the desire for people to "continue to live healthily into the future" in an aging society.

The newly launched "Omoide Irodori Takushokku" is a home-delivered meal developed to achieve both nutritional balance and ease of consumption, based on development guidelines created under the supervision of the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, after Eisai Co., Ltd. reviewed over 8,000 domestic and international scientific papers.

"Participation in Eisai Co., Ltd.'s activities"

Japan is facing an aging population, with over 65s accounting for approximately 30% of the total population. In this long-lived society, interest in "brain health," which is as crucial as physical health, is growing. Particularly, early detection and lifestyle habit review are important for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), but social recognition is still insufficient, and it is often overlooked as "just part of aging."

Against this backdrop, efforts to promote understanding and prevention of dementia and MCI are needed. Eisai Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter "Eisai") has been working for many years to raise awareness of dementia and MCI. Our company empathized with Eisai's initiatives and proceeded with the development of a new product based on the "Guide for Developing Home-Delivered Meals/Meal Kits that Contribute to Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline," which Eisai created after reviewing over 8,000 domestic and international scientific papers and under the supervision of the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology.

Leveraging the knowledge of over 20 registered dietitians, the meals are designed to be safely consumable by the elderly, also taking into consideration malnutrition and frailty.

Salmon Chanchan-yaki

Menus that can be easily continued every day

This product prioritizes both nutritional balance and continuity so that it can be easily incorporated into daily meals.

It is a meal that enhances nutrients considered important in daily diet, such as Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidant vitamins (Vitamin E and C), folic acid, and Vitamin B12, while also considering protein and energy intake.

Furthermore, given the importance of maintaining muscle mass in old age, it was designed with the premise that it can be continued without difficulty while maintaining a balanced diet.

The product name, "Omoide Irodori Takushokku," expresses the wish for families to never forget their memories and to enjoy a colorful diet. We hope to empathize with the concerns and wishes of parents who want to "stay healthy in the future" and "not forget memories with their children."

Development Scene

Commitment to the development of Omoide Irodori Takushokku

Repeated tastings were conducted to achieve completion, carefully verifying volume and tenderness, and meticulously adjusting every detail of the menu while imagining the customers who would be enjoying the meals.

Supplementing often-deficient protein

In addition to using meat and fish for the main dishes, fish menus are also incorporated into side dishes to ensure the elderly get enough protein, which they often lack. We also convey the importance of necessary quantities.

Ingenuity to make it "desirable to eat" with color and texture

Colorful dishes stimulate appetite. Consideration for tenderness also ensures a visually appealing and satisfying taste.

Abundant vitamins and dietary fiber

Ingredients are selected to incorporate various vitamins and dietary fiber, with over 10 types of ingredients used for adjustment.

Seasoning that doesn't feel reduced in salt

By utilizing the umami of dashi and fragrant ingredients like garlic, we achieve a flavorful seasoning that doesn't feel low in salt, while thoroughly considering high blood pressure and lifestyle diseases.

Rich Beef Sukiyaki

Introduction to Omoide Irodori Takushokku

Not just meals. Support with nutritional counseling

Our company has over 20 registered dietitians (all employees) on staff, who provide daily nutritional counseling aimed at improving and preventing lifestyle diseases such as kidney disease and diabetes. Through dealing with numerous consultations regarding meals and lifestyle habits, we have accumulated practical knowledge.

From family members, we often hear concerns like "Their meal intake has decreased recently, I'm worried" and "I want them to eat what they like while still getting nutrition."

Efforts to extend healthy life expectancy are not something to be borne alone, but rather advanced together by communities, families, companies, and governments. Wellness Dining will continue to contribute to "supporting people's daily lives" and "connecting to their families' peace of mind" by expanding its "health support through food."

Until now, our company has provided home-delivered meal services with the theme "sustained meals for people with restrictions." However, what we aim for now is not just to deliver food, but to be an entity that supports daily life itself.

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