Navigating the world of nutrition products — finding what’s right for you
Nutrition plays a crucial role in managing many health conditions and daily wellbeing — from improving wound healing and managing weight to reducing the risk of infections, pressure injuries, and digestive issues.
Good nutrition supports gut health, improves energy levels, aids recovery, reduces the risk of pressure injuries and infections, and improves overall quality of life. In this way, nutrition is so much more than just food — it’s about energy, healing, strength, confidence and dignity.
At BrightSky, we understand that nutrition isn’t one-size-fits-all and no two people have the same needs. That’s why we offer a wide range of clinically trusted products for diverse needs.
We also know that navigating the wide range of options can be complex. So here is a guide to nutritional products that can help you unleash the power of nutrition to live well.
1. Enteral Feeds and Feeding Equipment
When eating by mouth isn’t possible or safe, enteral nutrition (also known as tube feeding) provides essential nutrients in a way that supports both health and independence. These formulas are carefully designed to provide complete or supplemental nutrition, with options for high protein, fibre, low energy, or disease-specific needs like diabetes or renal support.
At BrightSky, we offer a wide range of formulas to suit different energy, protein, fluid, and fibre needs, so it’s important to select one that matches your medical condition, lifestyle, and nutritional goals.
A dietitian or healthcare professional can help determine the most appropriate type and volume of feed based on your clinical requirements. Equipment such as feeding pumps and giving sets may also vary depending on mobility and feeding schedule, and are best selected with clinical input. There is a wide variety available — from nasogastric to PEG feeding, and gravity to pump-delivered feeds — so you can manage enteral nutrition safely and comfortably at home.
2. Nutritional Supplements
Supplements can give your body a powerful boost when you need it most — such as during illness, post-surgery recovery, periods of low appetite, or ageing. From oral nutritional supplements (ONS) to powders you can add to meals or drinks, they provide added calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals to support healing and strength.
There are ready-to-drink options, powders or modular options in various flavours, textures, and nutrition levels — from high-protein to high-energy, or specific blends for disease-specific dietary goals such as diabetes or wound healing. You may be able to select a basic supplement yourself if you’re looking to maintain energy or support mild nutritional gaps, but a dietitian can help tailor choices for more specific needs or medical conditions.
3. Thickened Foods & Beverages
For those with difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), thickened food and drink options can reduce the risk of aspiration while still offering a safe and satisfying mealtime experience. Hydration and nutrition go hand-in-hand, and these products provide variety, flavour and nutrition in a diet, ensuring you can enjoy food and drink with safety and pleasure.
Thickened fluids and pureed foods come in different consistency levels – from mildly thick to extremely thick – depending on individual swallowing ability. A speech pathologist can provide guidance on the correct consistency level for safety, while a dietitian can help ensure your nutritional needs are met with adequate energy and hydration. They also come in a range of flavours.
4. Fortified Foods and Powders
Sometimes, the food is there, but the nutrition isn’t. Fortifiers and thickeners help enhance meals with extra calories, fibre, protein or vitamins, especially important for people at risk of malnutrition, pressure injuries, or needing more concentrated nutrition in smaller portions.
These can be easily added to your diet, whether in soups and purees, or smoothies, drinks and meals. They are great for boosting intake without large portion sizes. If you’re trying to gain weight, support healing, or maintain muscle strength, fortifiers can be a practical option and are often easy to try at home. For complex needs or multiple health conditions, a dietitian can help build a tailored nutrition plan using these tools.
5. Paediatric Nutrition
For children with feeding challenges or special dietary needs, the right nutrition supports growth, development, immune health and energy for learning and play. We offer a wide range of specialised formulas and equipment tailored to different ages, conditions and tastes.
Options include elemental feeds for sensitive digestion, allergy-friendly formulas, and high-energy blends and are available in flavours and formats appealing to fussy eaters. It’s important to work closely with a paediatric dietitian to ensure a child’s nutritional needs are met as they grow and change, but many families also find it helpful to explore what’s available and talk through options with their healthcare team.
Remember, with the right knowledge and support, everyone can live well. Whether you’re living with mobility challenges, managing chronic conditions, or simply aiming to stay well, the right nutrition can make a real difference.
Explore the range, speak to your healthcare team, and know that with the right knowledge and products, living your best life is always within reach.