Welcome to the 4th 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; “Mindful Snacking”, sharing tips on how to incorporate mindful snacking into your day and advice on “Supporting your Mental Health through your Daily Routine”
We’ll also share delicious healthy recipes, an interesting food fact and further resources.
Mindful Snacking
Mindful snacking involves eating with intention to improve enjoyment and digestion by eliminating distractions, checking hunger levels, and using all senses to appreciate food.
Healthy snacking is a great way to fuel the body and mind with nutrients during the day and helps keep our energy levels steady.
Take a look at our tips for mindful snacking:
• Try to remove distractions - turn off the tv, put down the phone and be present while eating so that you can relax and enjoy your food in the moment
• Reflect on your thoughts and feelings - take a moment and ask yourself how you feel. Are you hungry? Or thirsty? Are you stressed or bored? This can help you become more aware of emotional triggers
• Engage your senses - observe the colours, smells, and textures of your food before and during eating
• Slow down when eating - eating food too quickly can prevent our bodies from recognising when we are full
• Listen to your body - and recognise when you have had enough
Nutritious snack options
• Fruit with yogurt
• Vegetable sticks and hummus
• Small portion of unsalted nuts and seeds
• Nutritious cereal bar/energy ball
• Wholemeal pitta slices with hummus
• Apple slices with nut butter
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! Healthy no-bake Lemon Energy Bites with a refreshing lemon flavour
Supporting your Mental Health through your Daily Routine
Supporting your mental health through your daily routine involves creating structure and consistency to provide a sense of control, stability, and predictability, particularly during stressful times. A healthy routine should prioritise nutrition and sleep - while incorporating movement, connection, and joy.
Further resources
For lots of expert written articles and nutritious recipes visit Nourished Life
Thank you for reading!
