The nutritional edge
Independent contract caterer the Eaton Group has devised a range of dishes to inject energy into its customers' business performance. Entitled Zest For Life, the initiative is the brainchild of Eaton's executive chef, Chris Towler.
Thirty recipes have been created in conjunction with leading nutritionist and broadcaster Michael van Straten. Eaton says the dishes "deliberately include ingredients that specifically aid the skills needed to succeed in business, like negotiation, concentration and diplomacy" and cover five categories - healthy heart, detox, immune boost, high energy and stress buster.
Eaton suggests that anyone facing some serious decision-making should opt for griddled lambs' liver. "It's perfect for tough negotiations and financial matters," claims Eaton. "The iron in the liver helps your blood transport more oxygen to the brain, keeping you sharper and awake for longer."
Van Straten comments: "This is first time anyone has actually gone that extra step in developing healthy and nutritional meals by looking at the exact benefits of each ingredient and their effect on people's lifestyle. This ground-breaking initiative makes vital nutritional information available where it has never been before - where people eat."
Other dishes on the menu include bacon chop with colcannon (designed to make people appear confident and alert for presentations) and Greek pitta wraps "ideal for those in stressful environments".
