by Adrian Silaghi | Aug 2, 2022 | Chef Stories
Adrian Silaghi is the Head of Catering Services at Nellsar for our group of 13 Care Homes throughout Kent, Surrey and Essex. Read on for his take on the wonderful nutritious soups prepared by our Chefs and Catering Teams: “The way soup is prepared helps to...
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 | Apr 27, 2021 | Fibre, Nutrition for the Elderly, Vitamins
In my last blog I looked at lifestyle factors that can occur in later life which could impact on our nutritional needs as we age. This week I would like to take a deeper dive into key nutrients and vitamin and mineral deficiencies that are common in older people and...
by Leni Wood | Jan 21, 2021 | Blood sugar and health, Recipe of the Month
We all need to be aware of the effects of sugar on our health. If you read my Blog on the 3rd November 2020 you will see a deeper dive into the negative effects of over consumption of sugar. Two teaspoon rule It is worth re-caping though that our body can only process...
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,...
