by Leni Wood | Sep 6, 2023 | Nutrition for the Elderly
Being a research-based practitioner, I am always on the lookout for new research to back up recommendations that I make to clients and care homes. I am also an advocate for increasing our intake of plant foods, as they can offer us ways to support our health and...
by Leni Wood | Aug 16, 2023 | Hydration
This summer our Nellsar Nutrition Champions have been focusing their efforts on hydration as a priority, especially on the warmer days. A few weeks ago Emma from Jelly Drops contacted me to let me know about the improvements they have made to their hydrating sweets....
by Leni Wood | Aug 2, 2023 | Diabetes
It is estimated that more than five million people in the UK are living with diabetes, which is an all-time high. Data from Diabetes UK shows that more 4.3 million people in the UK live with diabetes. Additionally, 850,000 people could be living with diabetes who are...
by Leni Wood | Dec 15, 2022 | Care Catering
What a year 2022 has been for Nutrition and Wellness across Nellsar Care Homes We have seen an acceleration in projects and development this year compared to the survival mode of the previous two years of the pandemic. As we all became more used to finding our feet at...
by Leni Wood | Oct 19, 2022 | Going the Extra Mile
This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, representing 15% of all new cancer cases. It can affect men and women alike. If caught early enough it can often be treated and a quality of life maintained for the person...
