The colourful new Recipe for Life complements The Good Life – Nutritional Advice for Men and Women over 50 – which is also published by the FSA. The booklet includes information on nutrition and top tips on easy ways to adapt the diet in order to increase the intake of fruit, vegetables, calcium, and wholegrains.
Labour Assembly Member for Mid and West Wales JOYCE WATSON said:
"As we get older our appetites and nutritional needs can change.
"This booklet is full of excellent tips and advice for men and women over 50. It also includes recipes devised by the National Association of Women’s Institutes, so they are sure to be delicious and well worth trying out."
The booklet can be downloaded at http://www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2008/may/recipeforlife and includes:
- information on the eatwell plate
- tips on packing more fruit and vegetables into your diet
- reducing intake of salt and fat
- boosting essential minerals and nutrients
- food safety
- making conventional recipes healthier
- traffic light labels
- stocking up your store cupboard
It is available in English and Welsh.
20th May 2008
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