What should we do if someones has a poor appetite? If someone has a poor appetite, problems with eating, or has lost weight recently, it is important that their food and drinks contain as much energy and protein as possible. The following approaches may help to achieve this: Little…
This really is a simple and delicious recipe and very quick if you have tinned cannellini beans. You could also buy dried beans and soak and cook them in batches, freeze in portions and then use them as needed – that’s what I do these days. This recipe serves 4…
We’re always hearing that to achieve a healthy diet, meals should be ‘balanced’, but what exactly does that actually mean? The basics of good nutrition are actually very simple. In a world where there is so much nutritional information, some good and some not so good, it’s easy to get…
For a variety of reasons, there is a general trend to reduce consumption of animal products. Whether it’s for the environment, health or concerns about animal welfare, the direction of travel is towards eating more plants and less animals. While we certainly can’t claim that all vegetarian or vegan diets are…
I absolutely LOVE hummus! There are so many recipes out there so it’s good to try a few different variations. Nowadays I buy dried chickpeas and soak/cook in bulk then freeze in smaller portions to use as and when I need them. Canned chick peas are a quick, off the…
I was browsing through some recipes tonight as I’m planning to eat more pulses on a regular basis. I decided to look for a home made beans on toast recipe as I’ve never made my own before so thought it’s about time I did. Little did I know how many…
Including enough fibre in our diets is essential for healthy bowel function. Some studies have also found that getting the recommended amount can reduce the risks of certain health issues such as cancers, coronary heart disease and obesity. Experts recommend we have at least 30g of fibre a day.…
As it’s Veganuary, I thought it would only be right to share one of my all time favourite recipes, which also happens to be vegan. It’s an absolutely delicious recipe, and so healthy too, so even if you’re not doing Veganuary, it’s a perfect January recipe. I found the recipe…
I’m taking some time to reflect on 2017 and on balance, what a wonderful year it has been. Tomorrow it will be 2018, and we know what that means, in January at least. New Year Resolutions galore – many of them focusing on our physical appearance and health. The diet…
In the past couple of days there has been a lot of media coverage reporting that Public Health England is changing the guidelines on how many calories people should consume in a day. This is not what Public Health England are doing. The recommendations on how many calories the population should…