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Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, occurs 47 days before Easter Sunday and this year it will take place on 1st March. Traditionally, pancakes are made with flour, eggs and milk and they are fried in butter or oil.
Every parent or guardian has their own style of child-rearing, but ultimately every family has the same goal, which is to raise a healthy and happy child. With a little intention and the right tools, we can do a lot to help our little ones thrive as good eaters!
Mindful eating is an approach to food where you pay full attention to eating. Research has shown that eating mindfully can improve digestion, help regulate appetite, and helps us enjoy our food much more.
The 14th November is the birthdate of the Canadian Scientist Frederick Banting who discovered insulin. Insulin is an important hormone that allows sugar to move from our blood, after digesting food, into our muscles and fat cells to be either burned or stored.
One-pot meals are simple, no-fuss dishes that are produced using a single cooking pot.
In the UK, it is estimated that we waste 6.6million tonnes of food each year, with 4.5million tonnes of that being edible food. “Peel-to-Stem” or “Root-to-Stem” is a growing food trend that focuses on using the parts of fruits and vegetables that we wouldn’t typically eat, such as the leaves, skins, seeds, and stalks.
Many of us will spend up to 40 hours of our week working. Therefore developing good habits during this time can lay the foundations for a heart-healthy lifestyle.
It is sometimes believed that older adults (65 years or over) do not need to eat as much because they may be less physically active than younger adults. However, eating a healthy and well-balanced diet is important for maintaining good health at all ages.
A healthy, well-balanced diet is important for managing your weight and preventing serious health problems, including heart disease. The Eatwell guide is a visual tool that represents government guidelines on healthy eating. We give you some tips for planning a healthy, well-balanced diet using the Eatwell Guide.
Sweet potatoes make a tasty alternative to white potatoes and they are very versatile. Unlike white potatoes, sweet potatoes count towards your 5 a day and they are packed with vitamins and fibre to keep you healthy. Sweet potatoes can be mashed, baked, roasted and boiled in the same way as white potatoes. We provide some tips to help you include sweet potatoes in your meals.
Sticking to a healthy diet can be easier if you cook from scratch. Ready meals, takeaways and pre-packaged foods can be high in fat, sugar and salt. Home-cooked meals are often cheaper, tastier, healthier and better for the environment. It may also be quicker to rustle up a home-cooked meal, than wait for a takeaway to be delivered.