2. How much and what we eat has a big influence on our
health. By eating a well-balanced diet we can
prevent diseases and help to maintain a healthy
weight and mind.
3. It is important we eat a wide range of food
to get all the fibre as well as nutrients our
body needs.
The five main food groups are:
Starchy food (bread, pasta, rice and potatoes)
Fruit and Vegetables
Milk and other dairy foods
Meat, Fish, Eggs, Beans and other non-dairy sources of protein
Foods high in fat and sugar
4. Couscous with Broccoli and Almonds
Ingredients: 2 cups of Israeli couscous, 1 onion, Olive oil, Red pepper,
Broccoli, Sliced almonds, Salt and Pepper
Cook 2 cups Israeli couscous as the packaging directs; drain.
Saute 1 diced onion in olive oil until golden and add the red
pepper. Boil the broccoli; drain; toss with the couscous and a
handful each of sliced almonds. Season with salt and pepper.
Image by cookipediachef
5. Veggie Udon Noodles
Ingredients: Pack of udon noodles, zucchini, tomatoes, avocado,
veggie Broth, salt and paper
Heat up the noodles in the veggie Broth, Drain, Add sliced
avocado, tomato and zucchini. Season with salt and pepper.
Image by SweetonVeg
6. Pumpkin Breakfast smootie
Ingredients: Pumpkin puree, spoon of maple syrup, ½ banana, couple of table spoons
of oats, milk – almond or soy are also great
Add all the ingredients and blend until smooth. Add more
milk if needed. Pour into a glass and enjoy!!
Image by mallydally
7. Fish
Did you know?
According to an article published by Bupa, care homes provider,
exercise and fish oil can protect our muscles from aging! Research
suggests that omega-3 acids can reduce the risk of long-term
health problems such as heart disease, cancer and arthritis.
READ MORE HERE
Ingredients: 2 large onions, garlic, 3 whole trouts or fillets,
tomatoes. Salt and paper, olive oil, coriander
Sauté 2 diced onion and garlic in olive oil until golden,
add chopped tomatoes and coriander and simmer for 10 min.
Season with salt and pepper. layer the fish with the souce and
bake for 30 – 40 min in 200 Degrees.
9. Enjoy a quick and easy fruit salad of your choice! Fruits
are the best source of sugar and can substitute artificial
sweeteners we consume with chocolates or even yogurts.
Images by Francisco Antunes
10. Find out more about different ways you can prevent
dementia and keep your brain healthy in our blog post…