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Eating

Knowing what to eat can feel confusing with lots of mixed information out there! You may also feel that you know what to eat but find it hard to find the time or motivation to do so. Food has such a large impact on our health, and even making a few small changes can have great effects on your health. 

Why Healthy Eating Matters 

  • Physical Health: Good nutrition helps prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. It supports overall health, providing the energy and nutrients your body needs. 
  • Mental Health: Healthy eating can improve mood and mental clarity. Nutrient-rich foods support brain function and emotional well-being. 
  • Longevity: A balanced diet contributes to a longer, healthier life by promoting physical and mental health. 

In our eating session, we make healthy eating easy and achievable by: 

  • Showing You How to Simplify Healthy Eating: Learn simple strategies to make healthy food choices. 
  • Understanding the Food Environment: Understand how the food industry influences your eating habits and how to navigate the modern food environment. 
  • Being Mindful of Added Sugar: Learn to identify and reduce added sugars in your diet. 
  • Considering Alcohol Consumption: Understand the impact of alcohol on your health and how to manage it. 

And Most Importantly:

  • Learning Tools for Breaking Long-Term Eating Goals Down into Small, Achievable, and Sustainable Steps: Implement small changes that can lead to healthier eating habits over time. 

Tiny Habit Suggestions

Tiny habits are a behaviour change that focus on creating small, easy-to-implement habits that can lead to significant long-term changes in behaviour. Below we have made some suggestions you may like to try.

  • Tiny Habit 1: Healthy Food Swaps Even just 1 or 2 everyday swaps can really make a difference and go a long way to making each day healthier – but the more you make, the better!  
  • Tiny Habit 2: Add an Extra Fruit or Veg to Each Meal. Incorporating an additional fruit or vegetable into each meal can boost your nutrient intake and improve your overall health. 
  • Tiny Habit 3: Swap Alcohol for a Healthier Alternative Swap alcohol for a non-alcoholic beverage like sparkling water with a splash of fruit juice to increase your drink-free days. 
  • Tiny Habit 4: Plan Your Meals Spend a few minutes each week planning your meals to ensure you have healthy options available. 
  • Tiny Habit 5: Mindful Eating Take the time to eat slowly and savor your food. This can help with digestion and prevent overeating. 

Further information

This section is under development 

Find the next drop-in session in Frome HERE or contact your local Health Connections team for information about your local Healthy Lifestyles programme.