by Kirstie Newell | Dec 9, 2021 | Fruit and Vegetables
It’s that time of year again when the daylight hours are diminishing and the temperature is dropping. It’s at this time of year that our immune systems could do with a little support and there are some very basic yet helpful choices we can make to help get us through...
by Leni Wood | Dec 1, 2020 | Fibre, Fruit and Vegetables
Brussels sprouts – you either love them or you hate them! I am a fan and have found lots of interesting and tasty ways to add them into my diet over the years. However, if it were not for my nutrition training and knowing the high benefits of these little green balls,...
by Leni Wood | Oct 8, 2020 | Fruit and Vegetables
As a leading UK care provider, Nellsar is responsible for the nutritional health and well-being of over 600 residents across our 13 Care Homes in Kent, Surrey and Essex. We were one of first care groups to employ a Nutritional Therapist to manage our nutrition and...
by Leni Wood | Sep 10, 2019 | Fruit and Vegetables, Smoothie Recipes
There has been an abundance of berries over the summer and they are continuing to pop up. Blackberries have been showing themselves more and more recently. They are such powerhouses of nutrients and are easily found in the wild, which makes them easy pickings! Berries...
by Leni Wood | Jun 18, 2019 | Fruit and Vegetables
Last week the British Nutrition Foundation celebrated Healthy Eating Week, encouraging people to eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables a day. Five was chosen as a minimum amount for the general public to aim for, when ideally 9+ portions per day is optimum. The more...
by Leni Wood | Apr 24, 2019 | Fruit and Vegetables
The colours of springtime Spring is a great time of year to reflect on the food we prepare for ourselves and those we care for. So much is beginning to grow, and the coming months will provide us with an abundance of variety in fruits and vegetables. I invite you to...
