The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 552 (August 25 - September 7 2021) - USA Edition

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Family Food Stories AUGUST 25 - SEPTEMBER 7 2021 TheTrumpet Page9 Janet and Paul’s Healthy Taste of Back Home We know the last year has been challenging. With changes to our routines and more time at home, lots of us have picked up the odd unhealthy habit. But whether you want to eat better or lose weight, now is a great time to get started. Like many of us, Janet and Paul Soile from London gained some extra weight during lockdown. To help get their weight on track they started looking for ways to make their favourite foods healthier, As a former Stroke Information Advisor, Janet used to educate people about health risk factors and how to reduce the risk of having a stroke. “As Africans, we were e used to eating oily foods, but through working as a health advisor I learnt about the health risks that come with eating in this manner. So instead of just teaching people how to be healthier I decided to take my own advice!” Janet does most of the cooking but her husband Paul helps whenever he’s around. “Paul’s a pastor so he’s always busy with community work, but we usually cook together at least twice a week,” shares Janet. Their favourite household recipe is honey beans and plantain. Beans are a cheap, Janet is “always encouraging the kids to eat them!” As for the plantains, she would typically fry them with oil but has swapped to air frying or cooking them in the oven. “It comes out very nice - everyone is so surprised at how lovely they taste.” As well as changing her cooking methods, Janet has cut back on the amount of salt she uses. “You’d never guess that we’ve made changes since it tastes more or less the same, if not better.” Janet notes that even the children enjoy the healthier recipes. “They’ve been eating their beans, without me having to push them.” For Janet, the best part of becoming healthier has been doing it together as a family. “Paul and I live, cook, and eat together - and it’s really strengthened our relationship.” She says that her healthier and more energised. Consultant Dietitian, Douglas Twenefour, adds: “Traditional African dishes are an integral part of our community and culture, but we need to be aware of how we prepare and serve them, and portion sizes. By making simple changes, you can continue to enjoy your favourite meals, manage your weight and help cut your risk of serious diseases like strokes, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancers.” Douglas’ three tips for healthier eating: 1. Become portion aware Swap your usual plate or bowl for one that’s smaller, and try to say no to second helpings. 2. Include more fruit and vegetables fresh, frozen and tinned all count. 3. Swap your carbs Swap white rice for brown rice, and plantain, beans, sweet potatoes and green bananas. Ewa Oloyin (Honey beans and steamed plantain) Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 60 minutes Ingredient list: 300g (West African) honey beans – (soaked overnight, washed and drained) 150g chopped onion 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon ground chilli pepper 1 teaspoon salt 150g red bell pepper chopped 700ml – 1000ml water 350g (two medium sticks) ripe peeled plantain What to do: 1. Add 700mls of cold water to a large saucepan, bring to boil and add beans, half of chopped onion. Cover the saucepan and cook beans for about 40mins. 2. Test whether the beans are cooked by mashing a few with the back of a fork. Add more water (200ml at a time) and cook until beans are easy to mash with a fork. 3. Add the remaining chopped onion, oil, ground pepper, and salt. Stir well and allow to cook for further 5 minutes on low heat. Then add chopped bell pepper – stir well, simmer for 2 mins on low heat. Preparing the plantain Advertorial 1. Cut each plantain into 4-5 pieces. Steam for 15 minutes. 2. Cooked plantain should be soft when pricked with a fork. 3. Serve with honey beans. Free help and support If you want to eat better or lose weight, making small, simple changes can make all Search ‘Better Health’ or visit nhs.uk/betterhealth for free tools and support.
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