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Photo by Chad Montano on Unsplash The cost of living crisis is affecting so many people from different walks of life. Food banks are...
Sarah Scotland
Feb 15, 20237 min read
Nutrition,support,nudging and learning disabilities
Understanding how people with learning disabilities (LD) might be able to change their dietary patterns and make healthier choices around...
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Sarah Scotland
Feb 14, 20223 min read
Helping children learn to eat, understanding the process
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...
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Sarah Scotland
Jan 26, 20223 min read
The History of Diabetes - 100 years of Insulin!
Today in 2022 we are able to diagnose diabetes with a range of blood tests by looking at sugar levels and more detailed autoimmune...
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Sarah Scotland
Jan 12, 20223 min read
Worry or fear in a child can result in a refusal of food
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...
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Sarah Scotland
Jan 7, 20223 min read
Thinking Chickpeas, full of protein and iron, great for children!
Chickpeas are a great source of protein and iron, brilliant for children who are growing rapdily When we think about foods that are high...
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Sarah Scotland
Dec 17, 20202 min read
Eat Well For Less: Program Feedback
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...
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Sarah Scotland
Sep 17, 20203 min read
Fruit and Veg: Getting Your 5 A Day
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...
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Sarah Scotland
Jul 16, 20203 min read
Childhood Malnutrition in the UK: What it is, and what can be done to prevent it
Malnutrition is a term which is often associated with less developed countries and not with rich countries like the UK. In reality, this...
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Sarah Scotland
Feb 10, 20202 min read
Vegans and Omega Fatty acids
There are many nutrients that the body needs to enable the body work at an optimum level, vitamins, minerals, carbs, proteins and fats. ...
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Sarah Scotland
Jan 27, 20205 min read
Drinking Plant based Milks?
Have you have decided to drink plant based milks alternatives? This could be for many different reasons: food intolerances and...
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Sarah Scotland
Jan 23, 20201 min read
Lentil Cakes Recipe
Swap your fish cakes for lentils this Veganuary. This quick and yummy recipe is another example of how you can easily replace meat in...
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Sarah Scotland
Jan 21, 20201 min read
B12 - the importance in vegans
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...
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Sarah Scotland
Jan 18, 20206 min read
Deciding to be a vegan
So how is Veganuary going? Another of those words that is catching on fast! Perhaps you are eagerly looking forward to that bacon...
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Sarah Scotland
Jan 14, 20202 min read
Delicious and Healthy Lentil & Aubergine Moussaka (Vegan)
Lentils are the perfect stock food for Veganuary, whether you are going green or not. They contain high levels of protein, making them a...
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Sarah Scotland
Dec 14, 20191 min read
Week 4
Week Four of the Cookery Course and the group made Veggie Lasagne! The group's confidence in preparing the foods has increased and they...
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