WISE ABOUT FOOD

Photo by Chad Montano on Unsplash The cost of living crisis is affecting so many people from different walks of life. Food banks are...

Understanding how people with learning disabilities (LD) might be able to change their dietary patterns and make healthier choices around...

Understanding how children learn to eat When we eat, we never stop to think about the process that has led to us being able to eat. We...

Today in 2022 we are able to diagnose diabetes with a range of blood tests by looking at sugar levels and more detailed autoimmune...

Food refusal can stem from a child being worried or fearful Everyone needs to eat, it should be an enjoyable experience, but for so many...

Chickpeas are a great source of protein and iron, brilliant for children who are growing rapdily When we think about foods that are high...

I'm delighted with the outcome of the first phase of my online carers course: "Eat Well for Less". I've been able to run this course with...

amoon ra on Unsplash 5 A Day Fruit and vegetables are really important for a healthy diet. They not only taste great but they provide...

Malnutrition is a term which is often associated with less developed countries and not with rich countries like the UK. In reality, this...

There are many nutrients that the body needs to enable the body work at an optimum level, vitamins, minerals, carbs, proteins and fats. ...

Have you have decided to drink plant based milks alternatives? This could be for many different reasons: food intolerances and...

Swap your fish cakes for lentils this Veganuary. This quick and yummy recipe is another example of how you can easily replace meat in...

The importance of this vitamin cannot be overlooked and it is simply not available by only eating a plant based diet. It is only found in...

So how is Veganuary going? Another of those words that is catching on fast! Perhaps you are eagerly looking forward to that bacon...

Lentils are the perfect stock food for Veganuary, whether you are going green or not. They contain high levels of protein, making them a...

Week Four of the Cookery Course and the group made Veggie Lasagne! The group's confidence in preparing the foods has increased and they...