The British Dietetic Association (BDA) accredited course features five modules sharing best practice and tips on catering for plant-based residents in your care. Each module contains recipes videos to help you implement new options on your menus.
The topics include:
- What vegans & vegetarians want to eat
- Plant-based nutrition
- Fortification
- Meal planning
- How to cook with alternatives to meat and dairy
According to NatCen’s British social attitudes survey, three in ten people have cut down on their meat consumption and the older generation (65-79-years-old) are leading the way.
Tutor Alex Connell said: “I have been vegetarian for 30 years and a chef for 20 years, so it does come naturally to me now. However I understand that there can be confusion for some in care catering around what vegans eat and what to offer as alternatives.
“We have included recipes that are well received time after time, and won’t take hours in the kitchen. Cooking for vegan and vegetarian residents doesn’t have to be a big task, and with a little planning and preparation we know that the dishes will be enjoyed by many – and not just the veggie residents.”
The full course takes around two and a half hours to complete but it doesn’t have to be completed all in one go. Once completed there will be a short test and you will also gain a certificate.
Beth Rougier, a registered dietitian specialising in plant-based nutrition, added: “The Health and Social Care Act requires caterers to provide vegans and vegetarians with a diet that meets their nutritional needs. Like any diet, a plant-based diet needs to be well planned, to ensure that it is healthy and balanced.
“This training course educates caterers about the core components of a plant-based diet, and provides strategies and practical advice to meet the nutritional needs of older vegans and vegetarians.”
To register for the training, visit: https://vegetarianforlife.org.uk/account/webinar-training-registration.