Final week’s smoothie menu included flavours like peach melba, berry and oat in addition to a extra uncommon peanut butter and banana mix which went down a deal with.
Chef, Wayne Woolman mentioned: “As we become older our our bodies might discover it tougher to retailer important fat and sugars. Ingesting smoothies is an efficient solution to preserve a wholesome weight and it’s nice enjoyable attempting totally different elements. It’s straightforward to fortify smoothies by including in excessive vitality meals like custard, ice cream, milk powder and honey to extend energy the place wanted.”
Food and drink play an necessary function within the care residence whether or not it’s attempting new issues, bringing again fond reminiscences, socialising with others in addition to important diet. Residents additionally get pleasure from creating their very own dishes as a part of the house’s weekly Cookery Membership.
Resident Joyce Paine, aged 99, mentioned: “I’ve loved attempting all of the smoothies, they’re way more thrilling than simply consuming a bit of fruit and straightforward to get my 5 a day. The peanut butter and banana one sounded unusual however it was undoubtedly my favorite.”
Nora Gilliver, (99) added: “I wouldn’t thoughts having smoothies extra usually. After I was youthful I had a blueberry bush in my backyard, they’re so good for you.”
View the recipes at www.fshc.co.uk/our-news/life-in-our-care-homes/smoothies-helping-things-run-smoothly/
