healthy eating week

13th to 17th June 2022

This year the British Nutrition Foundation are encouraging everyone to eat well for you and the planet. every day will have a specific focus:

Monday: Focus on fibre – for meals and snacks
Tuesday: Get at least 5 A DAY – put plenty on your plate
Wednesday: Vary your protein – be more creative
Thursday: Stay hydrated – fill up from the tap
Friday: Reduce food waste – know your portions

Head over to our Twitter for top tips and recipe ideas throughout the week and do your bit to get involved.

We also have a selection of cook books available to loan through the library. Take a look here:

Please get in touch with academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk if you would like us to send a book out in the internal post.

British Nutrition Foundation healthy eating week 28th September to 4th October

Today’s challenge is to eat together to highlight the importance of doing activities together.

Why enjoy food together?

Spending time with family and friends can help develop self-esteem and social skills, allowing everyone to talk about what is important to them. Eating occasions can be a great opportunity to spend time together.
When we are trying to eat healthily, enjoying food together can help with motivation. Spending time with others can also be beneficial for mental health and can be a great opportunity to have fun with friends or family and try new dishes.
(BNF)

Today’s challenge – eat together

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British Nutrition Foundation healthy eating week 28th September to 4th October

Today’s challenge is to get active together. Why not plan a socially distanced walk with a friend or plan an active activity with the family, like exploring your local green areas or canals or make a splash swimming.

Why is it important to get active together?

There are many reasons why physical activity is important for health. However, being active together has a number of additional benefits, such as helping us:develop social skills;
-learn a new activity or sport;
-work as a team;
-enjoy new experiences;
-establish active habits for later years;
-look after our mental health;
-encouraging behaviour change through working together and setting targets.
We may be more likely to stick to being active if we have the motivation of others. Getting active together can be a great way to socialise and can be a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends. It is also a way of making new friends and feeling part of a community.
(BNF)

Today’s challenge – get active together

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British Nutrition Foundation healthy eating week 28th September to 4th October

Today’s challenge is to be mind kind; do something that fulfills your mind. This may be something simple like having an early night to ensure you get enough sleep, taking the time to help others, or going for a walk in your lunch break.

Why is it important to be mind kind?

Mental health is a vital aspect of overall health and wellbeing. It is estimated that around one in six adults in England have a common mental health problem but less than half access mental health treatments. The figure in children (5-19 years) has risen to one in eight with the figure at its highest in older children. Mental health issues can include anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, loneliness and personality disorders. It is especially important to care for your own mental wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic, for information on how to manage this, click here.
(BNF)

Friday’s challenge- be mind kind

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Healthy Eating Week

British Nutrition Foundation healthy eating week 28th September to 4th October

Today’s challenge is to move more and get more active. Adults should have 150 minutes of moderate activity each week, so why not use this week as an excuse to try a new class, go on a walk or make simple changes to your daily routine- like taking the stairs instead of the lift.

Why is it important to get active and move more?

Physical activity is beneficial because it can:
help to manage the balance between energy in and energy out, to maintain a healthy weight;
improve heart health and strengthen muscles and bones;
improve sleep, relieve stress and lift mood.
(BNF)

Thursday’s challenge- move more

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Healthy Eating Week

British Nutrition Foundation healthy eating week; 28th September to 4th October

Today’s challenge is to drink plenty – try to drink 6-8 unsweetened drinks a day.

Why is it important to drink plenty?

On average, water makes up more than half of our body weight and we need fluid for our body to work properly.
Water is constantly lost through sweating, breathing and using the toilet, so it is important to drink throughout the day to keep hydrated.
Being dehydrated can make it difficult to concentrate and may cause headaches and tiredness.
(BNF)

Challenge of the day – Drink plenty

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Healthy Eating Week

British Nutrition Foundation holds healthy eating week 28th September to 4th October

The aim of this week is to bring people, families and companies together by promoting healthy habits, trying new things and sharing health messages.

Each day promotes a new challenge. Today’s is vary your veg.

Why are vegetables important?

Vegetables provide a range of different vitamins and minerals needed for health. They also provide fibre, which is important for the digestive system and can help reduce the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer in adulthood.
(BNF)

Today’s challenge explained.

For more examples of ways to get more vegetables into your diet click here.