Herald - Issue 391

OPEN SUNDAYS & BANK HOLIDAYS • RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON • PLAZA PARADE, ROMSEY • THE PRECINCT, CHANDLERS FORD ALL DAY COD & CHIPS £1 OFF On presentation of this advertisement MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY ONLY Not valid with any other offer. Valid until 15th July 2020 25th June 2020 • The HERALD • Page 35 v THE HERALD - PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY v FOOD FOR THOUGHT The Blackfield Baker Ltd Traditional Quality Bakery Bread, Cakes, Savouries and Take-away Birthday Cakes Tel: 023 8089 8688 • 139 Hampton Lane, Blackfield ‘The Blackfield Baker’ Makes & Bakes the best Bread & Cakes When the chips are down, it appears good old- fashioned sh ‘n’ chips are the most popular takeaway food during lockdown. e sales data from online takeaway delivery reveals the traditional dish has doubled in popularity with a massive 208% upli in sh n chips orders since lockdown as uncertainty calls for familiar comfort food. is is followed by Quarter Pounder Burgers (158%) and Donner Kebabs (156%) as Brits look for ways to satisfy their taste for fast food. things turn sour, with Cheesecake the favourite up 129%, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream up 113% and Chocolate Cake also up 113%. For many, takeaways have provided them with small moments of joy and a break from the monotony we’re all experiencing in lockdown. As a nation, we’re turning to the old favourites and seeking CHIPPIES: THE CODFATHER OF TAKEAWAYS DURING LOCKDOWN comfort in familiar nostalgic foods, such as Fish ‘n’ Chips. Other foods on the up since lockdown include Chicken Nuggets (146%), Sausage and Chips (152%), Chicken Burgers (147%) and Garlic Bread (148%). Pizzas are also included in the top 10 most ordered foods with Hawaiian proving the most popular, followed by Pepperoni. Desserts have also increased in popularity since lockdown proving our love for sweet treats when Summer is here and many of us are heading out to our gardens to re up the barbecue. Some of the foods traditionally cooked on barbecues, such as burgers and sausages, can be high in calories, saturated fat and salt. However, barbecued food does not have to be unhealthy. We have some tips for enjoying a heart- healthy barbecue without compromising on taste. ese tips can also be followed when cooking in the kitchen. Choose a healthy source of protein Foods that are high in saturated fat, such as red meat, butter and hard cheese, can increase your risk of heart disease. You can cut down on saturated fat for your barbecue by swapping red meat, sausages and burgers for skinless chicken, sh or low-fat vegetarian meat substitutes. Alternatively, you can thread cubes of chicken or rm sh onto skewers with slices of bell pepper, courgettes, mushrooms, red onion and cherry tomatoes before grilling. Swap white bread rolls for high-fibre alternatives Increasing the amount of bre in your diet can reduce your risk of heart disease. Instead of using white bread rolls for your barbecue, you could switch to wholegrain rolls or wholegrain pitta, a brown rice salad or jacket potato. Add some colour Include plenty of salad and vegetables to make your barbecue colourful and nutritious. Avoid using too much salad dressing on salads as this is o en high in calories. Try rubbing a spicy marinade on pieces of courgette, bell pepper, onion, cauli ower orets, and mushrooms and grilling them on the barbecue. Healthy Barbecuing by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK To make the marinade, mix together 2tbsp olive oil, 1tsp harissa or chilli paste, 1tbsp lemon juice, 2tbsp tomato puree, 1tsp ground cumin, 1tsp ground coriander and ½tsp Dijon mustard. Rub or brush the marinade onto the veg and leave it for at least 20 minutes in the fridge before putting it on the grill (you can thread the veg onto skewers before grilling if you wish). Healthy grilled desserts Try grilling slices of pineapple, watermelon, halved bananas, peaches, nectarines or plums for a healthy dessert. e natural sugars will caramelise, giving them a lovely sweet avour. Serve with a spoonful of thick, creamy yoghurt and sprinkle with a handful of chopped toasted nuts, such as hazelnuts or almonds. National charity Revitalise is o ering round the clock care support to disabled people, and to free up local hospital beds for the NHS. Revitalise are known as the people who create proper holidays for disabled people and their carers, but during the COVID-19 crisis, the team is o ering their holiday centre at Revitalise Netley Waterside House in Southampton, as a place to stay safe either short or long term, for disabled people in urgent need of respite due to the restrictions of lockdown. Revitalise NetleyWaterside House is also supporting the NHS by welcoming non-COVID patients from local hospitals, in order to help free up hospital beds for people with the virus. e team are o ering an adapted service rather than their usual holiday experience, welcoming people who are struggling with mental health issues, anxiety or isolation, or those who would be safer at a Revitalise centre. Jo Morgan, Chief Operating O cer at Revitalise said: “We are very pleased to be able to offer a sanctuary of care and support people during this uncertain time. Lockdown is challenging for us all, but for disabled people it has left many families without their usual support, providing care 24/7 with no end in sight. They have truly earned a break, and deserve urgent respite to help get them through. Hopefully this will be one less thing to worry about and we welcome you to stay safe at Revitalise.” Many disabled people are supported by a family member, or private carer who visits them at home, and can very quickly be at risk if that person becomes ill - unable to get support, or even basic supplies. Revitalise Netley Waterside House is fully accessible, with equipment including hoists, pro ling beds and air ow mattresses. e teams are comprised of Registered Nurses and Care Assistants and they are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. Anybody who is worried about whether their care support at home can continue, should contact Revitalise, who are able to o er long or short stays with full care support in place. e charity is also o ering transportation to those that need it, as well as nancial support thanks to a generous donation of £300,000 from the Gar eld Weston Foundation ensuring more people can receive their required care support and stay safe. Revitalise is proud to be able to support the NHS and help ght the crisis at a time like this, but is looking forward to welcoming guests back for more unforgettable holidays once we all emerge from COVID-19. For more information on a long or short stay at Revitalise Netley Waterside House, please visitwww.revitalise.org.uk Revitalise Centre Adapted for Disabled People to Stay Safe