v THE HERALD - PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY v 20th June 2024 • The HERALD • Page 45 Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Elaine Allsopp Person-Centred Counsellor & Psychotherapist DipHE, BACP Available for online appointments and face-to-face 07895 565196 inspirepsychotherapy.co.uk inspire.psychotherapy@outlook.com CHIROPODY/PODIATRY 07895 691290 Kerry Grassick BSc (Hons) Podiatry MRCPod KG PODIATRY First Floor, South Street Shopping Centre, Hythe SO45 6EB * LIFT ACCESS * Email: kerrythepodiatrist@gmail.com The Waterside Physiotherapy & Osteopathy Clinic www.thewatersideclinic.co.uk Jon Eyres and Associates • NECK AND BACK PAIN • PREGNANCY RELATED PAIN • ACUPUNCTURE • ARTHRITIC PAIN • ALL SPORTS INJURIES • SHOULDER/ARM PAIN Treatment by Chartered Physiotherapists and Registered Osteopaths Registered with all major health insurers and HCPC Tel: 023 8020 7764 First Floor, South Street Centre, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6EB Healthy Heart Tip: How to Have a Healthier Barbecue Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK thinking about what sauces and dips you want to compliment your barbecue dishes, make sure you take into consideration their salt and sugar content. Many ready-made sauces and dips have added salt and sugar so make sure you pick the reduced salt and sugar versions with green tra c light food labels. Alternatively, you could make your own using fat-free Greek or natural yoghurt mixed with herbs and spices. Watch your portion sizes: It is easy to overindulge at a barbecue, especially if it is spread out over the course of a day or evening. Try and be mindful about how much you are eating and recognise when you’re feeling full. If you are grazing throughout the day or evening then try to eat small amounts at a time, rather than having several platefuls. If you are having one plateful then try to have a quarter of your plate full of lean protein, another quarter of wholegrain carbohydrates and the remaining half full of veggies. Enjoying the sun with your friends and family can o en mean overindulging on barbecue foods that are high in salt and saturated fats. is will increase both your blood pressure and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, putting an increased strain on your heart and arteries. Choosing healthier food options means that you can continue to enjoy the barbecue season without having to worry about your heart health. On average people in the UK have over 10 barbecue’s a year, this gives you plenty of time to experiment with new foods and avours whilst still meeting your health goals. Here are some tips to help you have a healthier barbecue. Add fruit and vegetables: By adding fruit and vegetables to your barbeque spread, you’re increasing the amount of bre you’re eating. is will help to lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and your blood pressure, as well as helping you to reach your ve a day. You could make a vibrant mixed salad to have on the side, or add mushrooms, courgettes, tomatoes, onions and peppers to a skewer and pop it on the grill. ese are simple ways you can add more vegetables to your barbecue. For a tasty dessert, you could add fruit such as pineapple to the grill. It gives it a delicious, caramelised avour, which is great served with fat-free frozen yoghurt. Add wholegrains: Why not add wholegrain bread or pitta breads as options for your barbecue? ese are full of bre and great for your cholesterol and blood pressure. You could pop your breads onto the grill for a crunchier texture and to add some more avour. You could also mix wholegrain couscous with dried fruit, nuts, vegetables, or herbs and spices for a tasty and healthy bre-rich side dish. Choose a healthier protein source: O en at barbecues, meats that are high in saturated fats are used such as beef burgers or sausages. Saturated fat increases your LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and can be detrimental to your heart health. Choose leaner protein sources such as chicken breasts or tofu, or if you’re wanting to stick to a more traditional style barbecue then why not choose turkey burgers or chicken sausages. ese contain less saturated fat and are better for your heart, however, make sure you check the food labels as some of these may be high in salt. Why not add some sh to your barbecue? Salmon tastes great when it’s put on the grill with some lemon and it’s full of omega-3 fatty acids, which helps to keep your cholesterol levels healthy. Choose lower salt & sugar sauces and dips: When Parkinson’s UK New Forest Branch e Parkinson’s UK New Forest Branch was set up in 2009 in order to help and support people in the New Forest area whose lives have been a ected by Parkinson’s disease. is includes family, friends and carers – all are welcome at any of the activities. e regular monthly meetings of the Group are on the third Thursday of each month, except December, from 2pm at e Boldre War Memorial Hall in Pilley Street, Boldre, Lymington SO41 5QG. ere is usually a speaker followed by refreshments and a chance to socialise with other members. ere are also some annual events like the August Garden Party, October Concert, Christmas Lunch and boat trips in the Summer. Tombola and information stalls are also held at Markets and Fetes in the New Forest area during the year On the second Monday of each month the Branch hold a Co ee Morning at 10.30am in one of the local Garden Centres. During the lighter months A ernoon Teas are held at 2pm, also in one of the local Garden Centres. ere are Parkinson’s Exercise classes held every week at the Boldre War Memorial Hall. ese are on every Tuesday morning at 10.30am and most Thursday afternoons at 2pm. Classes are followed by co ee, biscuits and chat. e cost is £3 per session – Carers free. Each month there is a ‘Parkinson’s Friendly’ Cinema Club showing at the Malt Cinema at the Lymington Centre. is gives members a chance to visit a venue which can cater for all their needs. e lm starts when everyone is ready, the lights are kept on low and there is an interval. Sweets, ice creams, cushions are all available too. For details of the lms that are on o er contact the Lymington Centre on: 01590 672337. ere is always a warm welcome at the Group for any new members so if you would like more information then please contact the Chairman on: 07595 927299 or email: chairman@parkinsonsnewforest.org
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