by Leni Wood | Feb 25, 2019 | Fibre
Eating a diet high in fibre is a great way of maintaining health. Our gastrointestinal tract plays a big part in our overall health, housing much of our immune system and 70% of our ‘happy hormone’ serotonin. A happy gut = a happy mind! Our beloved gut microbiome also...
by Leni Wood | Jan 21, 2019 | Dysphagia
What is Dysphagia? Dysphagia is a medical term for swallowing problems or difficulties, and it is very common in the elderly. It can be very uncomfortable in some cases and can put people off eating all together. Typically, a member of the Speech and Language Team...
by Leni Wood | Oct 24, 2018 | Seasonal Recipes
The famous pumpkin Pumpkin is such a wonderful vegetable – it looks fantastic with its vibrant orange and unmistakable shape. Pumpkins have been written about, made it onto the big screen and brought to life in carvings of all kinds of weird and wonderful shapes and...
by Leni Wood | Aug 5, 2018 | Hydration
Being properly hydrated has many far-reaching positive effects. Proper hydration can: Improve cognitive function Aid pain relief, particularly in relation to muscles and headaches Support proper bowel function Help the body clear toxins from the system, particularly...
