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Eating well and staying active are important throughout a lifetime, but as we age, our bodies have different needs, so certain nutrients become particularly important. Understanding the foundations of nutrition remains key to good health.<\/p>\n
A combination of nature and science, Nutritional Therapy \u2018acknowledges the kitchen as the medicine cabinet\u2019 and is extremely important to the elderly, particularly those in Residential Care with Dementia or specific health conditions or illnesses.\u2018We are what we eat\u2019, so let\u2019s be good to ourselves!<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/nutrition.nellsar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/what-is-nutritional-therapy-image.png” alt=”What is Nutritional Therapy?” title_text=”What is Nutritional Therapy?” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”34px|0px|12px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”10px|0px|24px|0px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|3%||3%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Across our Care Homes, we are really passionate about the physical and mental well-being of our residents and understand that nutrition and hydration are absolutely key to keeping people well.<\/strong><\/p>\n Nellsar is one of the first Care Home groups to recognise the importance of nutrition for the elderly and those with Dementia. It is our mission to put the physical and mental well-being of our residents first and we have introduced a dedicated Nutritional Therapist and \u2018Nutrition Champions\u2019 within our Homes.<\/p>\n We are dedicated to promoting the health of our residents and understand that nutrition and hydration \u2013 delivered through well-balanced, nutritious meals \u2013 are absolutely key to keeping people well. Our Chefs work closely with our Head of Nutrition and Wellness, Leni Wood, to develop different meal plans and recipes that put focus on beneficial nutritional aspects, such as protein.<\/p>\n As a team, Leni, our Chefs and Nutrition Champions are dedicated to improving nutritional knowledge and practises across our Homes and sharing these ever-growing skills, through education and training, throughout the company. Positive changes \u2013 in the best-interest of all residents \u2013 are taking place!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.nellsar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/videos\/Nellsar-Nutrition-1080p.mp4″ image_src=”https:\/\/nutrition.nellsar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/nutritional-therapy-video.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”30px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”34px|0px|12px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Recipes” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” background_size=”initial” custom_margin=”-8px|||||” custom_padding=”14px||0px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|3%||3%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/nutrition.nellsar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/leni-wood-nutritional-therapist-nellsar-care-homes.jpg” alt=”Meet Leni Wood – Nellsar Care Homes\u2019 Nutrition and Wellness Manager” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”15px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Head of Nutrition and Wellness, Leni Wood is our in-house nutritional advisor, who joined our team in July 2017. <\/strong><\/p>\n Leni is a qualified Nutritional Therapist, registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and The British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) regulatory bodies.<\/p>\n She spent three years at The College of Naturopathic Medicine in Brighton studying a variety of specialisms including Biomedicine, Biochemistry, Human sciences and the history and scope of nutritional therapy and how nutrition affects the key systems of the human body. Her studies included 200 clinical hours over the course of 3 years.<\/p>\n Leni uses her vast knowledge and evidence based resources from the NACC, BDA, and IDDSI to advise our teams.<\/p>\n As an advocate for better nutrition in healthcare, it is Leni\u2019s dream to see a shift in the approach to food; she\u2019s passionate about the kitchen being used to its full potential when providing sustenance to vulnerable people in compromised states of health.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is true that the foods you eat have far-reaching effects throughout the body \u2013 especially those consumed on a regular basis. I have seen the benefits that making small adjustments in food choices can bring; swapping high-sugar nutrient-empty foods for nutrient-rich alternatives. There is a world of evidence-based research out there to support the benefits of a nutrient-rich diet.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Leni can provide resident focused support to all Nellsar homes. Working closely with external preofessionals and in-house staff alike.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#5b5b5b” background_image=”https:\/\/nutrition.nellsar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/nellsar-cookbook-2023.jpg” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”150px|0px|150px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0px|34px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”17px” background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px” border_radii=”||0px||0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Pioneers in the Care Catering industry, the Nellsar Care and Cookery Book<\/strong> celebrates our person-centred care catering and nutritional support. 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\nNutritional Therapy at Nellsar<\/h2>\n
\nMeet Leni Wood<\/h2>\n
Nellsar Care Homes\u2019 Head of Nutrition and Wellness<\/h3>\n
Nellsar Care and Cookery Book<\/h2>\n
\nNutrition and wellness at Nellsar video<\/h2>\n
\nFood and Dining at Nellsar<\/h2>\n
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Work for Nellsar and earn extra cash with our Refer a Friend bonus scheme<\/h2>\n