Eating a well-balanced and healthy diet is a vitally important part of your personal wellness. Getting your food from the right sources \u2013 in the right proportions \u2013 can promote positive energy and help you feel better (and potentially live a longer life!).<\/p>\n
This article looks at some tips to get you started, but there are also a variety of resources on the Care first Lifestyle website which you can utilise by using the below link. Please check with your HR\/people team if you are not sure of your organisations login details –<\/p>\n
https:\/\/carefirst-lifestyle.co.uk\/extranet\/health\/nutritiondiet<\/a><\/p>\n Stick to a schedule<\/strong> – Try to maintain your normal eating schedule and plan what you will eat and when. It\u2019s easier to stick to healthy choices if you work out what you\u2019re having for each meal in advance. Create a weekly meal planner and make a list of the ingredients you need, with some flexibility for what you may not find at the shops.<\/p>\n Cook from scratch if possible<\/strong> – Plan healthy meals and cook a large batch which you can freeze, maybe chilli con carne, curry, or a Bolognese sauce. Cooking homemade meals means you\u2019re more likely to use healthy ingredients and it will help you to avoid phoning for a take-away or relying on processed ready meals.<\/p>\n Plan your snacks<\/strong> – Avoid processed sugary, salty and high fat snacks, like cakes, crisps and biscuits, especially when you\u2019re working from home. Instead try choosing healthy snacks like sticks of vegetables or pieces of fruit and put them in sealable containers in the fridge.<\/p>\n Stay hydrated<\/strong> – Make sure you drink plenty of fluids (at least six to eight glasses a day). Water, lower fat milk and sugar-free drinks, including tea and coffee, all count.<\/p>\n Eat oily fish<\/strong> – Canned oily fish, such as tuna, salmon, mackerel and sardines, is really handy to have in your cupboard. It has a long shelf life and is rich in omega-3 acids, which are known for their protective functions and help support the immune system.<\/p>\n Eat the rainbow<\/strong> – Eating a rainbow of fruit and veg is a good way to get a variety of vitamins and minerals we need as part of a healthy balanced diet.<\/p>\n Get creative with leftovers<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019s not necessary to cook every meal from scratch. Leftovers can be creatively used to make a brand new healthy dish altogether. Another idea could be to cook a bit extra during one meal and save time by reusing leftover preparations in the next one.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bda.uk.com\/food-health\/food-facts.html<\/a> If you feel you may need some emotional or practical support, you can contact Care first on the Freephone number. Care first is a leading provider of confidential, professional counselling, information and advice services.<\/p>\n Whilst our BACP accredited Counsellors are available 24\/7 to provide support with emotional issues, our expertly trained Information Specialists are available 8am-8pm Monday-Friday to provide advice on any practical issues that may be causing you a stress or worry and help you feel more in control of a situation.<\/p>\n All employees are eligible to use Care first, our services include; telephone counselling, information services and online support. Call Care first on the Freephone number provided by your organisation and you can speak to a professional in confidence.<\/p>\n If you would like to view the Webinar on \u2018Introducing Healthy Eating Habits this Summer\u2019 this is being delivered live on Wednesday 7th July at 12pm, please use the below link to register for this session \u2013<\/p>\n https:\/\/register.gotowebinar.com\/register\/5441752842071868431<\/a><\/p>\n If you are unable to join the webinar live, a recording of the session can be accessed using the same link above after the webinar has taken place.<\/p>\n *Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. We cannot be held responsible for any actions you might take as a result of it. Please seek medical advice before making any significant changes to your eating habits or lifestyle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Eating a well-balanced and healthy diet is a vitally important part of your personal wellness. Getting your food from the right sources \u2013 in the right proportions \u2013 can promote positive energy and help you feel better (and potentially live … Continue reading Some tips to get you started<\/h3>\n
Follow the NHS Eat Well Guidance:<\/h4>\n
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More Information<\/h3>\n
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\nhttps:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/guide-to-diabetes\/enjoy-food\/eating-with-diabetes<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.nutrition.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n\nHow can Care first help?<\/h3>\n