NUTRITION IN NORTHANTS--CHRISTMAS

Having kept this blog for over a year now I thought I would have a period of focusing on local matters regarding food and nutrition.

Northamptonshire has a wealth of food producers plus a lovely local food group and one which I have been pleased to get involved with. At the last meeting a new traditional local cheese was introduced and tasted.

http://www.northants-chamber.co.uk/news/article/new-northampton-cheese-is-on-the-menu-at-food-group-meeting

Turning to Christmas The British Dietetic Association says ;-

"At Christmas we’re always  surrounded by lots of lovely food and drink. Whilst there is no reason to feel guilty about enjoying yourself, it’s worth remembering that, on average, people gain from one-five lbs (2kg) over Christmas.
Now you know why Santa is such a jolly fellow! But don’t despair, Christmas doesn’t have to be about
overindulgence and ‘unhealthy’ food.

Did you know that people eat their way through about  6,000 calories on Christmas day? That’s about three
times as much as we need".

The BDA fact sheet has lots of helpful tips on eating and drinking over Christmas

http://www.bda.uk.com/foodfacts/EatDrinkHealthyChristmas.pdf

TRAINING UPDATE

I am really keen that people know about nutrition and apply it in a practical way.

Over the years I have provided all sorts of training and this includes;-

• Food safety --level 1-4
• Nutrition --level 1-4
• Nutrition and Health --level 1-4
• Nutrition and sport
• Malnutrition assessments
• Cooking of various types
• Nutrition and Diabetes
• Health promotion
• Audits
• Training trainers
• Special diets
• Nutrition for weight loss
• Diet and older people
• Plus various bespoke courses for groups 

For information and to contact me about any courses go to;-



http://www.qmnds.demon.co.uk/

Book out in January

I was pleased to help with this as it has some lovely recipes for all sorts of dishes including soups as well as cakes.

It is soon to be out in paper back in January

While I love e books and my kindle there is nothing like the real book when you are following a recipe