Carers in the UK

I continue to be a carer for my youngest son who is now a young adult. In fact, most people will have caring responsibilities at some point in their lives. More than 5 million people in England and Wales were providing unpaid care in 2021 according to the last census conducted by the Office for National Statistics.

Caregiving is demanding work that requires a lot of time and energy. It can therefore be challenging for carers to find time to focus on their own health and well-being.

A balanced diet can provide the necessary nutrients to maintain good physical and mental health and reduce the risk of serious illness and nutritional deficiencies.

I offer a 10% discount for carers on all my support programmes.

For carers, here are some tips to help maintain a healthy diet:

Get the basics right to ensure every meal counts nutritionally. This doesn’t need to be expensive or complicated but meals should include:

Smoothies

Smoothies provide a quick meal or snack if pressed for time. Put half a cup of any milk in a blender then throw in a cup of berries (frozen or fresh) and a quarter cup of oats, sweeten with a little honey or maple syrup. To make it more nutritious add a tablespoon of seeds (eg pumpkin, hemp, or flaxseeds).

Nourishing soups

Nourishing soups are a great way to cook up a meal quickly. Try and boost their nutrition potential by adding in a can of red kidney beans or black beans, lentils or frozen vegetables.

Utilize healthy convenience foods

Frozen vegetables can save time and still provide nutritious options. They are cheaper than fresh vegetables and just as nutritious and don’t go to waste in the bottom drawer of the fridge.

Don’t waste the left-overs

it’s amazing what you can create from leftovers e.g. vegetables can be added to omelettes, a frittata, stir fry, risotto or curry sauce.

Make use of canned and jarred foods

They can be real time-savers. Canned salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines and herring are all a great protein boosters on toast or as part of a salad or pasta dish.

Batch cooking

Batch cooking double quantities of main meals and freezing half for later use are helpful for when time is running short. Dishes such as stews, curries, casseroles and other one-pot dishes are great for this.

Exercise

Try and get physical activity into your daily routine. A morning walk, short run or even a 10 minute work-out with a fitness coach on Youtube can help set you up for the day. Physical activity can really help you manage stress and boost energy levels.

Ruth Tosh

I focus on using natural foods and lifestyle practices to stimulate the body’s self-healing capacity and restore health through a holistic approach that considers the whole-person, their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

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