by Leni Wood | Sep 5, 2019 | Hydration
70% of our body is made of water, so it is easy to understand the importance of staying hydrated and keeping ourselves topped up on the fluids we lose throughout the day. Around 300- 500 mls per-day is expelled just through breathing alone! Â Â Encouraging hydration...
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 | Jun 12, 2019 | Smoothie Recipes
Maintaining a healthy weight is important for our elderly population. It makes recovery from illness easier and helps us to remain stronger. Sometimes, due to illness or a heatwave, a person’s appetite can decrease and the need for extra calories in the diet is...
by Leni Wood | Jun 5, 2019 | Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition that causes a person’s blood sugar to become too high and can be a risk factor for various complications if not treated properly. It is common for the elderly to present with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. This can be well controlled by...
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...
