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BU-led TANGERINE (nuTritional heAlth aNd aGeing in oldER ethnIc miNoritiEs) project (funded by Medical Research Council), working with Loughborough and Chester Universities, aims to co-design a new food intervention to promote healthy ageing in ethnic minorities. It was officially launched on 14^th March 2024 at BU with BPC Indian community.

BPC Indian Community showcased a range of healthy Indian Street food and culture including vegetarian delights e.g. idli, chaat, yellow lentil dahl and sattu drink. Members of the community shared how they made the dishes and how different pulses are used in Indian cooking. Participants also shared their favourite healthy and non-healthy foods and meals.

Pooja Shah, Post-Doctoral Researcher TANGERINE project said:

“We would like to work with the BPC Indian Community to improve nutrition and promote healthy ageing, and this was a great opportunity for us all to meet each other!”

Mary Demopoulos, Project Co-ordinator said:

“I really loved the chaat and I’m pretty sure I can now get my fussy children to eat lentils this way as they will love the addition of yoghurt and pomegranate seeds!”

The TANGERINE team tried on saris with the help of more experienced sari-wrappers, and also took full advantage of the mehendi artist to go home with beautifully decorated hands. Bollywood music played with some impressive Indian dancing.

A fun evening was had by all. We look forward to working with BPC Indian Community and all our other community groups – Caribbean & African Health Network, Black Beetle Health, Upturn Enterprise and Strengthening Faith Institutions.

See https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/projects/tangerine