The winter months can prove a nutritional challenge for some of us; yet the wisdom of “Let food be thy medicine” (which dates dates back almost 3000 years) and is no less important now than it was then. Huddling in front of the fire and television on a wet, windy …
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Healthy Eating Through Lockdown: Nutrition, Recipes and Delivery Services
Not everyone is comfortable in the kitchen; yet it’s particularly important at times like this to continue to eat healthy, well-balanced, and nourishing meals. Here are some nutrition tips, recipe inspiration and a guide of meal services still delivering throughout the lockdown.
Read More »There’s no nutrition in food not eaten – Swallowing & nutrition risk
Author: The Pure Food Co I was reminded of the problems people can experience when they have swallowing difficulties when visiting a relative in hospital a few weeks ago. Another patient in the four bedded cubicle, Tom, reported to his nurse that he was unable to swallow pills unless they …
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Author: The Pure Food Co Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is one of the more well-known progressive neurodegenerative conditions due in part to Mike J Fox and Muhammad Ali. Attention often focuses on the motor/movement features of PD, however non-motor features may also become involved e.g. changes in behavior, sleep, and sensation. …
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