Caroline The Nutritionist

23/08/2020

Special fried quinoa, chicken wings and salad.
If you love a takeaway and you want to have a healthier option, just replace rice with quinoa and puy lentils. This boosts the protein in the dust and reduces the carbohydrates. The dish is really tasty and packed with vegetables. It’s a win-win situation.

11/08/2020

Obesity is an epidemic in the UK, this increase the risk of illness and premature death. This can be avoiding by living a healthy lifestyle by modifying your diet and incorporating exercise into your daily routine.

Especially during this pandemic we have been sedentary. It’s time to get active to help us be the best versions of ourselves.

20/05/2020

I have learnt how to use a BBQ during this quarantine period

18/05/2020

I bought myself a bicycle today, I cannot wait to ride it!

05/05/2020

This is heavenly! This is a healthy colourful salad with a cocktail of nutrients.

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26/04/2020

Sweet potato and aubergine stuffed with mince.

Sweet potato with the skin on is a good source of vitamin A and Vitamin C.

Vitamin C acts like an antioxidant and helps protect the cells in your body. Also helps with healthy skin and hair. Vit C also helps with wound healing.

Vitamin A is good of the immune system. Helps with vision and with healthy skin.

Lamb is a good source of protein which contains iron and vitamin B12.

1 aubergine cut into halves, coat with a little bit of olive oil

1 large sweet potatoes cut 2cm slices coat with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and paprika.

Grill the aubergine and sweet potatoes the grill or BBQ until brown and tender.

Whilst the veggies are on the grill, chop 2 large onion, 2 garlic cloves and 1 scotch bonnet and add one tbsp of olive oil to a pan.

Once hot on medium heat add the chopped onions, garlic and scotch bonnet until softened.

Add 500g of lamb mince to the pan and add a stock cube, curry powder and mixed herbs..cook down throughly until brown.

Add 1 regular can of chopped tomatoes to the lamb for 7-8 minutes on medium heat, then a add one tbsp of ketchup and mix very well.

To serve, remove the vegetables from the grill. Plate the sweet potatoes and aubergine . Mash the inside of the aubergines and the stuff it with the cooked lamb mix.

26/04/2020

22/04/2020

Grilled Seabass and lightly seasoned Bulgar wheat with peppers.

This was totally delicious full of omega-3 fatty acids which can help reduce cholesterol.

The NHS recommends that you eat 2 portions of fish a week, one oily fish and one white fish.

Bulgar wheat is a healthier alternative to white rice, it’s high in protein and fibre.

14/04/2020

A nurse told me off about the way i was washing my hand. Please make sure you are washing your hand using this technique for 20 seconds following the government guidelines.

06/04/2020

Please stop jumping on the bandwagon! There are no supplements which will suddenly boost your immune system to fight off coronavirus . If you eat a healthy balanced diet, you will support your normal immune function which give your immune cells the ability to fight infection.

03/04/2020

During this time I have to be more innovative with my meals. Always incorporate vegetables and/or salad into my meals and make sure I have at least a third on my plate.

Portion size is key to maintain your weight. Try and bulk up your plate with more vegetables as they are packed with nutrients as well as being low in calories.

30/03/2020

Hey guys! It’s very important whilst you are at home isolating to keep fit and nourish your body. Use the opportunity to be innovative with your meals.

We now have time to start afresh to rethink our fitness and eat habits. Use this time as an opportunity!
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