With around three million people at risk of malnutrition in the UK, Nutrition and Hydration Week (11-17 March) provides the opportunity to highlight the importance of preventing malnutrition and dehydration.
Together, nutrition and hydration play a pivotal role in sustaining physical and mental well-being. They impact energy levels, cognitive function, and the body's ability to recover from illness or injury. They are also key elements for both the pre and post-surgery phases, influencing the body's ability to endure surgery, support healing, and enhance recovery.
A well-balanced diet and sufficient water intake can also contribute to longevity, disease prevention, and the promotion of an active and vibrant lifestyle.
Follow our week of recipes
To support Nutrition and Hydration Week, we have provided a mouth-watering recipe for every day of this awareness week.
Carrot, orange and ginger smoothie
Forget buying a costly detox smoothie – simply make your own energising pick-me-up in five minutes and benefit from getting one of your five a day from a serving.
Creamy curried carrot and butter bean soup
Create a warming soup that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the richness of butter beans, enhanced by the aromatic and spicy notes of curry.
Chicken and nectarine salad with tarragon dressing
Why not try this flavourful recipe that combines the rich taste of salmon with the citrusy notes of orange-infused breadcrumbs.
Salmon with orange breadcrumb
This delicious and flavourful dish combines the rich taste of salmon with the citrusy notes of orange-infused breadcrumbs.
Spinach, ricotta and roasted butternut tart
Create a savoury pastry dish that has the earthy sweetness of roasted butternut squash, the creamy richness of ricotta cheese, and the vibrant freshness of spinach.
Quinoa muffins
This wholesome and nutritious twist on traditional muffins incorporates the popular and protein-rich grain, quinoa. The unique texture and a subtle nutty flavour make them a satisfying and healthy baked treat.
Rhubarb and apple granola pudding
Fancy a comforting dessert? This pudding has the tartness of rhubarb, the sweetness of apples, and the crunchy goodness of granola.
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