RESIDENTS at a care house in Birkenhead loved some fruity enjoyable this week.
March 14-Twentieth marks Diet and Hydration Week and residents at 4 Seasons Park Home Care Dwelling have been getting on board.
To kick off the beginning of the week the house’s chef has been creating quite a lot of smoothie recipes with the assistance of residents.
Chef, Wayne Woolman, defined: “As we become older our our bodies could discover it tougher to retailer important fat and sugars so it’s actually essential to ensure we eat and drink loads of vitamins.
Chef Wayne Woolman and resident Joyce Paine
“Ingesting smoothies is an effective technique to preserve a wholesome weight and it’s nice enjoyable making an attempt completely different elements.
“It’s straightforward to fortify smoothies by including in excessive power meals like custard, ice cream, milk powder, and honey to extend energy the place wanted.”
The smoothie menu included flavours like peach melba and kiwi and mango in addition to a extra uncommon peanut butter and banana mix which went down a deal with.
Resident Debra Royle having fun with her smoothie
Resident Joyce Paine, 99, stated: “I’ve actually loved making an attempt all of the completely different smoothies, they’re far more thrilling than simply consuming a chunk of fruit and makes it straightforward to get my 5 a day.
“I assumed the peanut butter and banana one sounded a bit unusual, however it was undoubtedly my favorite.”
Resident Nora Gilliver, additionally 99, added: “I wouldn’t thoughts having smoothies extra typically.
“Once I was youthful, I had a blueberry bush in my backyard, they’re so good for you.
“I’m going to strive a smoothie with blueberries in subsequent as I really like them.”
