Wellbeing & Culture

Food and Wellbeing

With Christmas right around the corner, we are approaching a season of yummy treats. There is something so magical and meaningful about enjoying food during this time of year.  Food is so important for our wellbeing.  This season I encourage you all to think about the ways that food can positively impact our wellbeing.  I have listed some ways below: 

Preparing food with family and friends:  Preparing food can be a relationship building and bonding activity. There are so many skills involved in preparing food, and it is hard work. 

Eating nutritious meals:  Our diet massively impacts our health. The more colourful plate we have the better, we need a rage of vitamins and kinds of nutrients. 

Sharing deep conversations over a meal:  Meal time is often the best time to have deep, good meaningful conversations with family and friends. 

More information: 

How the food you eat affects your body:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyQY8a-ng6g

The surprisingly dramatic role of nutrition in mental health:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dqXHHCc5lA

Dinner makes a difference:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzB0BDstCI0

Cheyenne Mason – On behalf of the Wellbeing and Culture Team