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Most people agree that by putting calories on the menu, it will encourage people to eat healthier when they are trying to choose what to eat from their favourite restaurant. (See article page 2, The Times, 17 February, 2011) Although this seems like a stunningly good idea  some of those restaurants who were involved in [...]

A little known part of what we do at The Nutrition Coach is working for some of the major high street brands in developing their healthy eating strategies.  We can analyse the menus of our favourite restaurants and help advise on how to make changes for Optimum Health – We are really passionate about this [...]

These foods are all in season, why not boil these beautiful potatoes, chop in some spring onion and radish, then make a light dressing of olive oil and wholegrain mustard and have yourself an easy, tasty little side salad.
Serve with fresh grilled mackerel and not only do you have a balanced meal, but you are [...]

I have also fallen prey to the bright lights and perfectly line shelves of Marks and Spencer’s food hall, however I will smugly admit that I walk past the pre-cooked, microwave meals and straight to the fresh fish and vegetable section. It is all too convenient to grab a lasagne or chicken Kiev after a [...]

Sauteéd purple sprouting broccoli – In season now!
As a light lunch served with grilled mackerel or as side dish

2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 inch piece of ginger, grated
1 red chillies, seeded and finely chopped
1 tbsp organic coconut oil (odourless)
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tbs tamari Soya sauce
400g purple sprouting broccoli

Method:
Wash and trim the broccoli, removing an inch [...]

A really important part of The Nutrition Coach’s activities is developing healthy menus for the restaurant industry.  Some are healthy restaurants who want to deliver a super healthy offering and some are conscious of The Food Standard’s Authorities (FSA) guidelines and want to start to work towards them.  We work on both menu development and [...]