Happy New Year

We started the New Year with renewed energy and vitality and this was evident in the way the participants engaged themselves fully with vigour as the African dance session resumes after the christmas break.
The Tutor took us through the different steps of the dance explaining along the way how each steps complement the dance and the reason why some of the dance movements are structured in such a way that the music and the dance steps are in sync.
It's science and arts blend together to form a dance movement.
The beauty of these dance sessions is that all the different Tutors have a diverse range of Afican dance techniques,movements, songs and the participants, young and old benefit from it all.
By the time we finish a session,we are eager for the next one to begin and I think that this is one of the best ways to motivate one to get active and feel happy.

Cook n Taste

Cook and taste. The last 6 weeks were great because members of our group took a course in food and nutrition and learn about food allergies, labelling, sugar, refined foods,healthy eating and how to stay healthy by eating the right types of food and minimise the chances of getting diseases.
The course is run by NHS in collaboration with Change4Life

Salmon Fish Cakes (Baked) they were delicious, simple to make and Healthy.

Fruit Scones
Pizza
Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry
Blueberry and Apple Crumble
Salmon and Fish Cakes
Carrot and pineapple muffins
Chicken Tikka Masala
Plum Crunchies











For more recipes go to:

http://www.nhs.uk/change4life/pages/dinner-recipe-book.aspx

Belly Dance @ Kensington & Chelsea by Healthier Life 4 You

Useful websites on mental health

http://www.nsun.org.uk/

http://www.smartlondon.org.uk/what_we_do.html

http://www.rbkclink.org/

EMOTIONAL WELLBEING social activities

HL4Y is a not for profit organisation with charitable aims

We aim to promote Health and Wellbeing to local people in the community (Families,

Children & Young people). As well as running Health workshops, we use Dance, Art & Craft and Leisure activities to enable service users to achieve emotional and Physical wellbeing. Healthier Life 4 You works at both a strategic and service delivery level to re address health inequalities and support local residents to be empowered to improve their health, have more information and better access to local health services.

COST: free

Venue: Westminster Wellbeing Centre, 192-198 Vauxhall     
             Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1DX

Date: Fridays from 2pm to 4pm

              For residents living in Westminster



For more information email: healthierlife4you@ymail.com
                                call/text: 07826 253 786


supported by Central and North West London (NHS Foundation Trust)

social activities e.g crotchetting, body movement & stretches etc.

Lemon Vinaigrette

Old lemons.

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (can use hazelnut or walnut oil)
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice.
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard.
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped.
• 1 clove garlic, crushed.
• 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt.
• Pinch freshly cracked black pepper.

Method

1. Combine all the ingredients together and stir really well.
2. Store in a bottle with a good sealing lid or cork so that the vinaigrette can be vigorously shaken before each use.

Salad

There are many varieties and combinations of salads but the it is the ingredients in the dressing that makes all the difference. Here are a few suggestions.

Waldorf (Apple and Celery) Salad

Raw apples, celery, walnuts and raisins.

Method:
Dice up some apples and celery and add chopped walnuts and raisins. Mix with a dressing of mayonnaise, lemon juice and black pepper and serve immediately or store in a sealed container to prevent the apple going brown.

Easy Potato Salad

Cooked boiled potato

Method:
Cut the potato into bite-sized chunks. Mix with chopped chives and a dressing of a crushed clove of garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and tarragon.

Rice Salad

Cooked rice or couscous

Add chopped tomatoes, red peppers, cucumber, raisins and chopped walnuts to the rice and mix with lemon vinaigrette.

From Eat Well, Waste Less; An A-Z guide to using leftovers.