by Leni Wood | Apr 27, 2022 | Nutrition for the Elderly
Our health and immunity depend largely on the health of our digestive system. 70% of our immune system lies within our digestive tract. Vital nutrients are delivered from our intestines into our bloodstream for use elsewhere in the body. If this system is compromised...
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 Kirstie Newell | Sep 18, 2019 | Chef Stories
How did you get into catering and what inspired you? I joined catering in 2010, wanting to challenge myself and to do something totally new. I didn’t know it was such a complex job, but I’d always admired those who were doing it and I really wanted to get myself...
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...