Healthy Weight NHS Ayrshire & Arran

28/09/2025

Are you living with Diabetes? Why not come along to our Diabetes Patient Information and Awareness Session run by NHS Ayrshire & Arran Diabetes
Session details:
📅 Tuesday 7 October
🕐 1:30pm – 4:00pm
📍 Saltcoats Town Hall, Countess Street, Saltcoats, KA21 5HP
To book your space please contact the Diabetes Team on 01292 513346

26/09/2025

Foodie Friday: Hearty Bean Chilli 🌶️
This bean chilli is full of plant-based protein, fibre, and flavour — great for autumn evenings.

What makes it a healthy choice:
1️⃣ Beans and pulses – Full of fibre to support gut health and help keep you fuller for longer.
2️⃣ Vegetable-rich – Packed with vitamins and minerals.
3️⃣ Freezer-friendly – Cook once, enjoy multiple filling meals.

Recipe here...

A versatile vegetarian chilli which can be frozen as individual portions and accounts for six of your 5 A DAY. Serves 2. Prep time: 25 minutes

23/09/2025

❤️ World Heart Day - 29 September 2025

❤️ This World Heart Day, focus on small, realistic steps to protect your heart:
1️⃣ Eat more fruit and veg – How can you add ONE MORE portion of veg to your diet this week.
2️⃣ Move regularly – Even 10 minutes at a time supports heart health.
3️⃣ Limit added salt – Helps reduce blood pressure.

The British Heart Foundation’s free guide has more tips...

21/09/2025

Monthly online drop-in sessions for 16-25yr olds with Type 1 Diabetes.
This will be a relaxed space online to chat, connect and meet other young adults with type 1 diabetes. To sign up please email Roisin.ODonovan@diabetes.org.uk

19/09/2025

Foodie Friday: Healthy Cottage Pie 🥔
A family favourite with a healthier twist — the NHS Healthier Families cottage pie recipe uses lean mince and plenty of vegetables.

Health benefits:
1️⃣ Balanced – Protein from mince, fibre from veg, carbs from potatoes. Triple win!
2️⃣ Batch-cook friendly – Save time and money by freezing portions
3️⃣ Lower saturated fat – Using lean mince supports heart health

Recipe here...

This comforting pie is a healthy twist on a family favourite. Find the full ingredients and step-by-step recipe.

16/09/2025

Seasonal & Local Eating 🥦🍐
Eating seasonal fruit and veg means fresher produce, better value, and lower environmental impact.

This month in Scotland:
🥬 Kale – High in vitamin C and antioxidants
🥔 Potatoes – Good source of potassium and fibre (keep the skin on!)
🍐 Pears – Sweet, and soluble fibre for gut health
🍓 Raspberries – Rich in vitamin C, great for our immune system and skin health

Full seasonal list here...

In Britain we're lucky enough to grow some fantastic fruit and vegetables, but do you know what’s in season this month?

12/09/2025

Foodie Friday: Healthy Spaghetti Bolognese 🍝
A comfort classic with a healthy twist — this British Heart Foundation Spaghetti Bolognese recipe is full of flavour and packed with fibre.

What makes it healthier:
1️⃣ Extra veg and lentils – Boosts fibre for digestion and heart health.
2️⃣ Lean mince – Reduces saturated fat compared to regular mince.
3️⃣ Wholewheat pasta – Another fibre boost, helping keep you fuller for longer.

Recipe here...

Follow our simple step-by-step video to make this real crowd-pleaser. Using extra-lean minced beef means it's low in fat too. Delicious sprinkled with parmesan cheese!

11/09/2025

A team of experienced medical and nursing staff will be providing free screening at Girvan Community Hospital on Saturday 4 October 2025. This will include:

• Heart rhythm checks to assess for new atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm)
• High blood pressure checks
• A simple finger prick blood test to measure a heart hormone level for new suspected heart failure (for those with certain symptoms)
• CPR training sessions
• Stalls with health and wellbeing services and charities

People who live in Girvan and South Carrick are invited to come along on the day - no appointment required - to access all of the above.

The event is being held in conjunction with South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership, Pumping Marvellous Foundation and Girvan and South Carrick Locality Planning Partnership.

For the vast majority of people, it will provide them with reassurance that they have had a heart check-up.

If any follow up is required we will arrange for that to take place at Girvan Community Hospital and letters will be provided on the day for people to give to their GPs, if needed.

We look forward to seeing you there between 10:00 and 15:00.