GUEST BLOG - Chef Dave - Week 1:Day 3 - Balance

Menu - Week 1 – Balanced Range

For this week we are looking at the Balanced Range of Foods, through all my menu’s and Recipe of the Week(s) I aim to be inclusive of the following dietary requirements.

·         Low Salt	·         1 (or more) of 5 a day
·         Low Fat	·         Vegetarian
·         Low Sugar	·         Reduced Fat
·         High Protein	·         Gluten Fee
·         Low Saturated Fat	·         Low Carb

*though please remember, you will be the best person to know if something is suitable for you.

Fibre is an important component of a healthy balanced diet. We get fibre from plant-based foods, but it's not something the body can absorb.

This means fibre is not a nutrient and contains no calories or vitamins.

• Fibre helps your digestive system to process food and absorb nutrients.
• Fibre can help to lower blood cholesterol.
• Fibre makes you feel fuller and so helps to control your appetite.

I’ve tried to keep the menu’s simple to allow for a variety of tastes and dietary requirements, all are high in nutrition and packed full of flavour.

TUESDAY

Breakfast	Quinoa Porridge & Nuts
Lunch	Chicken Pate on Melba Toast
Pudding	Apple Sponge
Dinner	Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Succulent vegetables roasted in a rich red wine sauce, layered with pasta and topped with a delicious sauce of Regato and Cheddar cheese.
Pudding	Black Forest Rice Pudding