A FORMER biomedical science researcher is hoping to prove to residents that it is possible to eat nutritious food and still enjoy it when she opens a new café in Swindon town centre this weekend.

Tembi Huna will be throwing open the doors of her new business tomorrow, Saturday and hopes to combine her love of healthy food with her own scientific knowledge to offer alternative options for all three meals of the day.

She said her business, Healthy Lane, was centred on core values of a healthy lifestyle through a sustainable diet. Once open she will be offering hot or cold salads, soups, grills, herbal tea, coffee, freshly cooked porridge, cereals, muesli, yoghurt with fresh fruits, seeds and nuts, wraps, juices and smoothies.

She said everything will be prepared onsite and is “wholesome, varied, colourful, fresh, affordable, convenient and, best of all, delicious”.

“I’m delighted to open Healthy Lane," said Tembi. "I have always wanted an outlet to share my journey and principles of living a healthy lifestyle through a sustainable and nutritious diet.

“We will offer wholesome meals combining a variety of ingredients, appetising, nutrient-rich, fresh, affordable and convenient meals. All food is prepared freshly on site and made to each individual’s personal taste.

“Ingredients which include all food groups as well as superfoods can be added or removed to ensure every customer enjoys their Healthy Lane meal, exactly as they want it.”

Healthy Lane ingredients include often forgotten but valuable and nutritious food groups such as healthy oils, protein-rich seeds and nuts; combining these in one serving for optimum nourishment and maximum health benefits.

A former biomedical science researcher at the National Institute for Medical Research, coupled with her enthusiasm for healthy eating, Tembi hopes to bring in-depth knowledge and insight to the highly nutritious meals she will be creating.

Based on her experience, she believes that a healthy diet not only reduces the risks of lifestyle diseases but it can lead to a fulfilling, prolonged and healthy life. “There should be no conflict between nourishing the body and enjoying great food,” she said.

Through its take-away service, Healthy Lane will be extending the concept of healthy eating into the fast food sector. This means people can enjoy the convenience of a take-away without compromising on nutrition or quality.

Healthy Lane can be found at 31 Morley Street and is open from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Saturday. To find out more visit www.healthylane.co.uk.