health
news
Health news covering everything from ingredients and dishes to advice and new products and restaurants to try
NutriBullet Blender Combo The new year’s resolutions may have been sidelined, but the UAE’s battle against unhealthy eating habits goes on. With convenience and cost cited as the main hurdles to meeting wellness goals, NutriBullet has responded with the launch of its brand-new Blender Combo, priced at Dhs599. Providing “next-level blending” and nutrient extraction, the new device can turn your favourite wholesome ingredients into super-beverages, in a matter of seconds. Comprising an extra-large 1.6 litre Tritan pitcher, it’s perfect for making those nutrientdense breakfast smoothies and shakes for the whole family to enjoy. For those on-the-move, there’s also the option of a sleek travel cup, enabling you to transport your delicious and colourful combinations wherever you go. Get your blend on this month and search “smoothie” on bbcgoodfoodme.com for a collection of our favourite superfood shakes and breakfast smoothies. The NutriBullet Blender Combo is available to purchase at various UAE stores including Carrefour, Amazon and Mumzworld for Dhs599.
68 BBC Good Food Middle East February 2020
Beleaf opens new store at The Springs Souk Nutrition and wellness store, Beleaf, has just opened its fifth destination in the UAE at The Springs Souk, Dubai. Offering natural, organic and eco-friendly products from hair care to supplements, protein powders and organic sun care, Beleaf hopes to bring an exciting new presence to the neighbourhood mall in the heart of the Emirates Living community. If you’ve set 2020 as your year to pursue your nutrition journey, whatever that may look like, then the fully trained staff at Beleaf are on-hand to offer advice across product ranges to suit your needs. The store is also home to body composition monitors, enabling staff to quickly assess your accurate body composition data to ensure they recommend the best products, tailored to you. These body analysis scales also give you a true indication of your inner health, and when monitored over time, can show the impact of any fitness regime or weight loss programme. The latest store opening in The Springs Souk marks the start of what promises to be an exciting year for Beleaf, as the brand strives to double its footprint by the end of 2020. Other stores can currently be found at The Pointe Palm Jumeirah, Discovery Gardens, Karama and Sharjah. Follow @BeleafUAE for more information.
Costa Coffee UAE launches vegan and free-from range Tapping into the ever-growing demand for healthy, on-the-go products, Costa Coffee UAE has launched its fresh, plant-based and free-from collection, 4u. The brandnew range features over 20 nutritional sandwiches, salads, snacks, smoothies and more, and is now available across Costa Coffee stores throughout the UAE. Collaborating with clinical dietician, Mitun De Sarkar, the team have curated a selection of innovative recipes to help UAE residents find the right balance nutritionally, while on-the-go. Spearheaded by Peter Reffell, Executive Chef at Costa Coffee and Mitun, who is renowned for her nutritional expertise and 19 years of professional experience in nutrition and health foods, each product is packed full of goodness. From beans to grains plus a variety of gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options, there’s something for everyone - whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon snack. The range is available now in Costa Coffee stores across the UAE and is also available to order on Deliveroo.
Text GLESNI HOLLAND | Photographs SUPPLIED, SHUTTERSTOCK
PRODUCT WATCH
