Last week was the first UK Malnutrition Awareness Week. And I don’t mean malnutrition in developing nations or in war torn countries. Malnutrition is a huge issue in the UK and Europe. It surprises people that malnutrition in developed nations cost more per year than the effects of obesity. The most recent estimate is £19.6… Continue reading Malnutrition Awareness Week
There has been quite a storm about Tess Holiday’s appearance on the front cover of the October edition of Cosmopolitan. Piers Morgan certainly provoked debate with his controversial statements. The debate is important if sometimes ugly. Why can’t a beautiful woman be on the cover of Cosmo if she is obese? And yes she is… Continue reading Tess Holiday and Cosmo
Have you seen the OB_S_TY campaign by Cancer UK? It caused quite a stir in nutrition circles when it was launched. I wrote most of this back when it launched but didn’t hit publish button. The focus on weight and health in isolation still bothers me so this is post remains very relevant. I know… Continue reading Does focusing on obesity in a health campaign have a negative side?
What a protein rich meal – eggs, beans and cheese! These are naturally protein rich foods. However, you may have noticed that extra protein is also being added to many foods – breakfast cereals, chocolate bars and snack bars to name a few. Protein is certainly having its moment in the spotlight and getting some… Continue reading Keep active and eat protein rich foods for healthy ageing
Friends of mine have invested in the Lidl version of the Thermomix – MrCuisine. Not nearly as fancy with no on-line platform and step by step instructions on a little screen, maybe not such a powerful motor but it gives a lot of the functions at a fraction of the price. The low price means… Continue reading Cooking with friends
Food should be enjoyable, food should be nourishing both for the body and the soul, food is a social thing, it can be art, it can be science. Good food can be quick or slow, simple or fancy, cheap or pricey. Any one can have good food that nourishes them, that contributes to health. Food… Continue reading Food is part of wellness for everyone – little things can make a big difference
Just have to share this recipe with you – it isn’t you most good looking soup but don’t judge a book by its cover!! This is the perfect soup to use up stale crusty bread and blue cheese. I still have some wonderful Stilton from Christmas brought from the UK by friends and it was… Continue reading It may not look great but so delicious!!
