Youfoodz, a HelloFresh company, and one of Australia’s leading ready-made meal providers, has today confirmed a new national partnership with Diabetes Australia to support the health and wellbeing of millions of Australians living with diabetes or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Good nutrition is fundamental for the effective management of type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. With more than 2 million people currently living with diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes, this partnership is a significant step toward helping Australians make better food choices while still enjoying the taste and convenience that ready-made meals can offer.
The partnership will focus on three key areas:
- Providing easy access to meals that meet Diabetes Australia’s nutritional guidelines
- Educating Australians about healthy eating and diabetes prevention
- Empowering people with practical, everyday food solutions
As part of the collaboration, later in the year, Youfoodz will launch a dedicated range of Diabetes Australia-co-designed meals, developed in consultation with Diabetes Australia’s team of accredited dietitians, researchers and health professionals. The new range will be designed to support the dietary needs of people living with all types of diabetes and those at risk of developing the condition.
The meals will be available online through the Youfoodz website and at selected retailers nationally. The range has a target of 24 meal options by the end of 2025.
To support the launch, Youfoodz and Diabetes Australia will also co-develop a suite of resources including healthy eating guides, meal plans, recipes and expert advice to help Australians manage their health through a healthy diet.
Diabetes Australia’s Director of Research Professor Grant Brinkworth said the partnership will support people living with diabetes to have more choice as they maintain a healthy diet.
“We all live busy lives, and access to convenient healthy food options can make a real difference to diabetes management,” Professor Brinkworth said.
“This partnership is about making healthy eating easier, more accessible and more enjoyable for Australians living with diabetes. It’s so important for people to have options for healthy eating – and this is a great one.
“We are excited to work with Youfoodz to create meals that meet our food and nutritional guidelines and to develop resources that support people to make confident food choices every day,” he said.
The Managing Director of Youfoodz, Rajah Augustinraj, said the company is proud to be joining forces with Diabetes Australia to make healthy eating more accessible and achievable for more Australians.
“Youfoodz is all about real food for the real world – where Aussies manage busy lives while also pursuing health goals. With Youfoodz, better choices in what you eat no longer requires compromising on quality or taste.
“We know how busy Aussies’ lives have become. Through this partnership we are glad to bring more convenience and confidence in what they eat,” he said.
Diabetes Australia encourages people living with diabetes to have a discussion with their healthcare team about their individual dietary needs.
About Diabetes Australia
Diabetes Australia is the national organisation supporting all people living with or at risk of diabetes. We put people first. We work in collaboration with member organisations, consumers, health professionals, state-based organisations, researchers and the community. For more information visit: www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
