Why Nutrition?
We begin with Nutrition, an area relevant to all. Ultimately, we all have a choice about what we consume and by increasing our knowledge and understanding of the effects certain food have on our body.
When we fuel our body with good nutrition it stands to reason it is going to support us in the best way that it can. Surely, we owe it to ourselves to consider the foods that we choose to eat to support our bodily functions. We may find it more difficult to move as much as we once did or as much as we may like, but we are able to choose foods that help us to generate more energy.
As adults we can take responsibility to manage our self-care. Even if we rely on others to support us with our care, we can guide them by letting them know which foods make us feel energised. We write shopping lists and share recipes that we know will nourish us. It is not about denying ourselves everything we enjoy or crave; it is about balance and recognising what is fuelling and nourishing our body and mind to feel our best possible self wherever we are health wise.
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Introduction to Nutrition.
Kate explains how the foods we consume play an essential part in maintaining good health. Developing an awareness of the impact certain foods have on our wellbeing and energy levels enables us to make the right choices to support our gut health and preventing future illness. (Taken from week 3).
The Nutrition Course
In our Nutrition Course you will find videos, recipes, and nutritional information you can share with friends and family and get them involved with shopping, food preparation, cooking and of course eating at home together. Make it fun! Many of the recipes can be cooked in larger quantities and stored to enjoy when you have less time or energy.
As we begin to feel good, we will notice a difference to our mindset and attitude towards our self-care. As we feel better our energy increases, we feel motivated to make more change and feel energises to move more which also help our health to improve. We all know when we are feeling low and less motivated, we tend to reach for sugary, starchy foods. It contributes to negative feelings which can go hand in hand with body image too. This is not about weight loss or gain. This is about fuelling our body to support us in the best way possible. We recommend you make small changes at a pace that suits you. Begin with one snack or meal and take it from there.
If you have not already, we would recommend keeping a food, mood, and symptom diary. At the front of the hub, we have an example you are free to print to help get you started. You may quickly become aware of foods that increase symptoms of fatigue, aches, pain, inflammation, and mood. As you identify key ingredients that adversely affect you, you have the choice and power to make changes. If you suspect you have a food intolerance or allergy, we recommend visiting a qualified practitioner who can guide and advise you.
By understanding how our bodies react to the foods and drinks we consume we can take greater responsibility for our self-care management and focus on the lifestyle choices that best support our health.