Super Food Flies into The Sheraton

Region : Edinburgh/Lothian

We’ve all heard the buzz - super foods are the latest craze to sweep the nation this year. But do you know what they do and the best way to eat them? Or are you just confused by the chatter? All this is set to change at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, with the introduction of different dishes containing the best super foods around over the following year.

 

To kick off February, ‘Goji scones’ are being served.  These are made from the Goji berry, well- known for having the highest levels of any antioxidants on earth and with 500 times more Vitamin C by weight than oranges!  The berries are reported to assist with weight loss and have anti-aging properties.  The Goji berry has been heralded as the new wonder food and praised by both celebrities and nutritionists alike for its high nutritional value.

 

For chocoholics who are finding the struggle to resist temptation after Christmas all too difficult, The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is pleased to offer a healthier alternative: a dark chocolate and beetroot cake.   Dark chocolate is recognised for its antioxidant properties while beetroot is both low calorie and full of flavenoids which are antioxidants which can help reverse the damage caused by free radicals.

 

Or for those who just want something to quench their thirst, there are a wide choice of healthy smoothies and infusions on offer in the Exchange and One Spa Café.  Included is a lemongrass and ginger water infusion, to cleanse the palate and the body.  This healthy drink is perfect for the winter season as it soothes the respiratory tract and may help cold and flu symptoms.  Also, for those who want a boost without resorting to coffee, there is the purple energy smoothie, which can help to stabilise blood sugar levels and provides an energy lift.

 

Everyone nowadays is well aware that eating well is good for both your health and sense of wellbeing.  Now, people can reap the maximum benefit with a treatment at One Spa followed by a refreshing drink, or even a bite to eat.

 

Malcolm Webster, Head Chef, comments:

“Superfoods are a hot topic in culinary and health circles and we wanted our guests to reap the benefits by introducing a range of dishes, smoothies and infusions designed around these amazing natural foods.  Our dishes are available throughout 2008 so everyone can benefit all year round, not just in February!”

 

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Super Food Menu

 

Smoothies - £3.80

 

Mind, Body and Soul

Pomegranate, Blueberry and Goji berries

 

Citrus Cleanse

OJ, Grapefruit Lemon Juice and Passion fruit

 

Purple Energy

Acai Berries, Blue Berries and Banana

Nut Therapy

Walnut and Almond with Honeyed Yoghurt

 

Infusions - £3.50

Moroccan Mind Tonic

Water infused with fresh spear mint

 

 

Lemongrass and Ginger Water

Water infused with a spear of lemon grass and a chunk of fresh ginger

 

 

Food

 

£4.95    -              Watercress and Spinach Soup with a Beetroot Foam

£3.50     -              Goji Scones

£2.00    -              Dark Chocolate and Beetroot Cake

 

 

 

 

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh is a five-star, 260-bedroom hotel located in the centre of Scotland’s dynamic capital city. 

 

From the genuine warmth of the welcome to the soothing sanctuary of the rooms, the Sheraton Grand looks to relax and reward in equal measure. With restaurants for every occasion, lounges for drinks and conversation and an inspirational spa, the Sheraton Grand is a place to feel connected.

 

The Terrace is a relaxed and informal brasserie-style restaurant with views across Festival Square to Edinburgh Castle.  The vibrant menu features the famous carvery, cold cut buffet and sizzling stir fry selection.  While Santini, located on Conference Square, is an altogether contemporary take on the best Italian cooking. Authentic flavours burst with vitality on a menu that takes inspiration from across the regions.

 

The Sheraton Grand is one of Edinburgh’s leading conference & banqueting destinations. The rooms are awash with natural daylight, brimming with technology and have the capability of hosting a diverse range of events, with capacities of up to 500.

 

 

 

For more information:

T: +44 (0)131 229 9131   E: grandedinburgh.sheraton@sheraton.com                                                              W: sheraton.com/grandedinburgh

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, 1 Festival Square, Edinburgh  EH3 9SR

 

One Spa opened in October 2001 at a cost of £12 million and is widely considered to be Europe’s finest urban spa.  Adjacent to the Hotel and overlooking Conference Square, the six storey building has four levels of spa covering over 35,000 sq. ft.                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

One Spa is a natural balance of energy, water and heat in a beautiful, light-filled space.  Shimmering pools and a rejuvenating thermal suite go hand-in-hand with a soothing, sensual spa treatment programme, while the advanced fitness studio tones and balances the body’s core.

 

For more information:

 T: 0131 221 7777                   E: info@onespa.com        W: onespa.com

One Spa, 8 Conference Square, Edinburgh  EH3 8AN

 

Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Sheraton, the largest brand of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) has more than 394 hotels in 65 countries.  Starwood Hotels & Resorts is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood® Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Méridien® and the recently announced AloftSM and ELEMENTSM Hotels. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

 

For further information on Starwood Hotels & Resorts please contact:

Helen Wilson PR Manager UK & Ireland, Starwood Hotels & Resorts                                                           

T: 0207 290 7108 E: helen.wilson@starwoodhotels.com          

 

 

 

 

 

 

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