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RECIPE OF
THE MONTH:

Chicken Curry

Ingredients:

	1 large onion
	1 tbsp vegetable oil
	2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
	half tin of chopped tomoatoes
	1 tbsp tomato puree
	1 medium chilli, chopped
	quarter tsp salt
	1 tsp curry powder
	250g/8oz boneless chicken (approx 1 chicken breast)
	1 tbsp yoghurt
	pepper to taste

Method:

1.	Fry onions in a little oil until soft, add garlic, tomatoes, chilli, salt and curry powder and cook for a few minutes and then add 2 tbsp of water and allow to reduce until soft
2.	Add the chicken and cook for a further 10-15 minutes on a medium heat, then add in the yoghurt stirring slowly, simmer for a further 5-10 minutes.
3.	Garnish with coriander and serve
4.	Serve with rice, nan bread or chapattis and fresh salad
5.	Substitute the chicken for lamb or try mixed vegetables or fish

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRAINING

Certificate in Community Food and Nutrition Skills

The Community Food and Nutrition Skills (CFNS) programme is a modular course, supported by the British Dietetic Association and credit rated (level 6) for the Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework by the Scottish Qualifications Authority.  It is run through the ‘get cooking’ project, which is part of West Lothian Council’s Health Improvement Team.

The course is divided into 8 units and participants are required to complete all 8 units to be awarded the Certificate in Community Food and Nutrition Skills. Certificates and learning hours are also awarded for each unit completed. Please find attached breakdown of all units:-

Unit 1: Healthy Eating and Cooking Group Facilitation

Unit 2: Teaching Methods and Community Development

Unit 3: Catering for Health

Unit 4: Barriers and Solutions

Unit 5: Nutritional Guidance for babies, children and women of childbearing age

Unit 6: Nutrition in older people

Unit 7: Weight Management and Obesity

Unit 8: Introduction to Cultural and Ethical Diets.

Will I be charged for this?

No - currently the Community Food and Nutrition Skills Course is free of charge to anyone living or working in West Lothian. 

Are there any requirements to apply for the course?

There is no formal entry requirement, however those applying are expected to be able to complete written assignments and class work to the required standard. They should also have an active interest in healthy eating and possess basic cooking skills.

Who can I contact if I want to apply or have any other questions?

For further information, please contact the Health Improvement Team on 01506 775626 or HIT@westlothian.gov.uk

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Health Promoting Establishments

Catering for Health

What is Healthier Catering?

Healthier catering involves introducing ‘healthier’ alternatives gradually onto the menu and making small changes to the existing items. These changes can be to improve the nutritional value of one or more of the menu items (e.g. reducing the energy, fat and salt content) and also modifications across the board involving minor changes to many aspects of food preparation, including the type of ingredients used, the cooking or preparation methods employed, the way in which food is served or the portion sizes provided.

By providing ‘healthier ‘options you will broaden the range and choice of foods offered to the customer.

Why should you consider healthier catering when planning a menu?

Eating out used to be done only on special occasions, now it is part of our everyday lives. People eat out at lunch, or have lunch provided at work through the staff canteen.  We eat take-aways and fast food.  Going out to the Chinese or Indian for a meal for some is a weekly occurrence.  We now have the emergence of Gastro Pubs etc. The food eaten outside the home now makes a much larger contribution to our total nutritional intake.

It is therefore becoming more important that those people who do eat away from home a lot have the choice to eat healthier if they choose to do so. This will only be possible if healthier options are available in the first instance.

The course is run and delivered by West Lothian Councils Health Improvement Teams ‘get cooking’ project which is responsible for delivering cooking skills classes throughout West Lothian and for providing training and information sessions for staff and communities in healthy eating and nutrition.

The course is also supported by the healthy living award and covers the main catering criteria for the award. So if your business is currently going for the award or planning to apply, this course will be of benefit to staff members. Even if you are not applying for the award, making small changes to make the food you serve ‘healthier’ will help towards improving the health of people who live and work in West Lothian.

The course is free to businesses in West Lothian.

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