by Leni Wood | Sep 29, 2020 | Nutrient-Rich Snacks
Catering with care Working in Care Home Catering means that you need to be able to think ‘outside the box’, having the special skill of listening to individual needs. We have a diverse community of residents living in our Nellsar Homes, many of whom are...
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 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 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...
