2016 is approaching and it is the time when we all think about our resolutions for the New Year. Butchers and fishmongers, we have great ideas on what you should invest in for the coming year. We also have suggestions on how you can use meat and fish to create a happier, healthier lifestyle.

Butchers, invest in new equipment

With the New Year, it might be time to consider replacing your well used equipment like your knife set or chopping boards in order to remain hygienic and fresh. This will allow you to continue offering your customers the best possible service and meat available.

You may have had the same knife set for years and the blades are looking a bit weary after all the cutting, slicing and sharpening they have had to endure. With your butcher’s knives being the backbone of your arsenal, you need to have the sharpest, smoothest knives on the market. We have butchers knife sets from world leading producers like F.Dick, Icel and Victorinox ready to be delivered to you.

Have you been using chopping boards for 2015?

Have you ever considered upgrading to a commercial butchers block? This butchers block will offer you a long lasting investment as well as an easy to maintain, hygienic worktop to prepare your meat on.

Our butchers blocks come either as a standalone item with a stand that you can move around and position wherever is you like in your butchers shop or as a single block than can be placed on any surface. We have maple butchers blocks as well as Pro Butchers blocks. Both types are available on their own but also with stands.

Changing your diet with meat and fish in the New Year

Every year, many of us promise to improve our diets and exercise and try to live a healthier life. We have some very simple suggestions on how to update your eating habits to give you’re a healthier life style.

Firstly, why not take a trip to your local fishmongers and get yourself a brilliant batch of fresh fish. Experts have recommended that you should eat fish twice a week. This is because fish is good for your heart, brain and your eyes. Once you have purchased your fresh fish, find your favourite fish recipe and cook that twice a week.

If you want to cut down on the unhealthy stuff like cakes and chocolate, why not fill up on protein instead? This will keep you full and reduce the cravings you have for the sugary stuff.

Steaks are perfect for filling you up and with a good set of steak knife and fold, are also easy to feast on. Find great steak recipes and cook it at home instead of heading out to your favourite restaurant.

With Christmas just gone you will have filled up multiple times on turkey and/or goose, so why not focus on chicken in the New Year? Head down to your nearest butchers and get freshly prepared chicken that you can cook easily at home and stay full up for the rest of the week.

With the New Year approaching, it could be your chance to make a change.