by Leni Wood | Jan 10, 2024 | Menu Planning
This month is Veganuary – an awareness month which encourages people to try veganism for the whole of January. Many people also see it as an opportunity to go meat-free for a month to help regain some healthful habits after an indulgent December. By definition, a...
by Leni Wood | Mar 29, 2022 | Menu Planning
Over the last two months, I have been coaching staff on healthy eating and how this might translate into our Nellsar Homes. A healthy balanced diet should include: A good quality protein A serving of a complex carbs A plate mostly made up from vegetables or salads...
by Leni Wood | Aug 2, 2021 | Menu Planning
When welcoming a new resident into one of our Homes, we ask if they have any known allergies or intolerances to any foods. Allergies have become more common place amongst the population over the last decade or two. There are several theories as to why. Some people...
by Leni Wood | Jun 7, 2021 | Menu Planning
Keeping our brains healthy is an important part of healthy ageing and longevity. Studies have shown that diversity and flexibility can help us to build new neural pathways which keep us in good cognitive health. Learning an instrument or a new language later in life...
by Leni Wood | Mar 1, 2021 | Menu Planning
The planning process The menu planning process within Care is a complex task. The menu must meet the needs of each resident in term of preference of taste, texture, and quality. It must: Meet the needs of the various medical requirements of many residents Clearly...
by Leni Wood | Feb 16, 2021 | Menu Planning
We are almost at the end of winter and nearing spring. In our Homes that means a change of season and a change of menu. There are many factors to consider when meal planning for people in Care. Nellsar is quite unique in that we have specialists such as myself, and...
