Welcome to the Autumn Edition of your Wellness Newsletter
Over the coming months we will publish content on the key pillars of health and wellbeing including nutrition, physical activity, sleep and mental health. Providing up-to-date, factually accurate and relatable health information.
This month’s topics include; “Ways to Eat Well for Less”, sharing tips on how to eat well on a budget and “Healthy Habits” focusing on how to maintain healthy habits through the colder months.
We’ll also share delicious healthy recipes, an interesting food fact and further resources.
Ways to Eat Well for Less
Check out these tips on how to eat well for less:
Plan Ahead: before shopping take some time to plan your healthy meals and snacks for the week
Write a Shopping List: this will help you avoid getting drawn into unnecessary purchases, which may end up getting thrown away
Use your Freezer: cooked too much? Freeze leftovers for a convenient lunch in a few days time. Why not try batch cooking when you have some free time? Freeze into portions, so you have a quick meal ready for when you’re busy
Choose Seasonal Produce: seasonal fruit and vegetables are often cheaper, fresher and more flavourful
Use Up Ingredients: meals like omelettes, stews and soups are a healthy and filling way to use up leftover items and reduce food waste
Cook from Scratch: making dishes from scratch can be much more cost efficient and you can make them more nutritious too. Homemade tomato sauce is a great place to start and can be used as a base for lots of different dishes
Go Plant Forward: try having a few meat free meals throughout the week. Vegetarian sources of protein like eggs, beans, chickpeas and lentils are a cheap and delicious alternative to meat
Recipes to try at home
Our Chef and Nutritionist have teamed up to create this great tasting recipe for you to try at home. Enjoy! A Vibrant Smooth Roasted Beetroot Hummus. Serve with Vegetable Crudités or Pitta.
Did you know?
Beetroot is in season in autumn in Ireland, it’s a nutrient-dense food, packed with vitamins like C & K and minerals like folate & potassium.
Healthy Habits
It’s important to maintain healthy habits through the colder months, focus on– a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and getting enough sleep. As well as prioritising mental health by staying connected with others and making time for yourself.
Further resources
Listen to our Nourished Life Mindfulness Soundscapes – Box Breathing and Body Scan. Listen now Movement & Mindfulness
For lots of expert written articles and nutritious recipes visit Nourished Life
Thank you for reading!
