When it comes to our mental health, what we eat can make a big difference to us. Research has shown that diets rich in foods like fruit, vegetables and seeds helps protect our mental health. Making healthier food choices will not only improve our mental health but also our physical fitness. Below are 8 simple tips to help you along the way: Plan Ahead Why not try making some extra meals to store? You could make enough that will last…
Working out from home is becoming a growing choice in people’s lifestyles as we social distance and isolate during COVID-19. It allows us to exercise in a way that is convenient for the situations that we find ourselves in and it is also an accessible way to do it. There’s a huge number of reasons but how do we make the most of it? Make a routine: First up is make a routine! You need to make a routine in…
There are lots of ways to change what you eat. Rather than reaching for treat foods when you’re hungry, below are some healthy snack ideas to improve your diet and help you make healthier choices. Why not try out some of these food swaps. Need a light snack between meals? Small pot of yoghurt 2 rice cakes Handful of nuts and seeds Vegetable sticks & Hummus Fruit Need to grab something quickly? Fruit Small bag of popcorn Single portion of…
There are lots of ways to keep active at home during #COVID-19. By sitting less throughout the day you can stay healthy. It will also enable you to reduce stress levels and/or any anxiety that you may be feeling. The Institute of Public Health in Ireland have developed some suggestions for you to try out from the comfort of your own home. No equipment I hear you say? Well, why not try some push ups on the floor, use tin…
In the last few days the word ‘Self-care’ has been used a lot. We are hearing that we must take care of ourselves and others during this time. But what is ‘self- care’?. Self -care isn’t always about “pampering” yourself or sitting down to watch a whole season of the newest show on Netflix. It is important that we realise that actually taking care of ourselves can be hard and there are things we can put off, especially when we…
For at last three weeks, and for the coming few weeks we are going to be staying safe at home, with very small interactions outside of that. We all know by now how essential it is we stay connected online or on the phone, but has it started feeling like you are running out of things to talk about? After all, no one really has any news, and we don’t just want to talk about the pandemic itself all the…
During this time of uncertainty surrounding COVID- 19, we are all learning to adjust to the new situations that we find ourselves in. This can cause a lot of concern and stress, impacting how we feel, think and behave. It is important that we take actions to look after our mental health and well-being and that of those around us. These 5 actions aim to support us in doing just that. Check them out below.
Looking for some lunch, dinner or snack inspiration. Well make sure you download the ‘Cooking with Siobhan’ Cookbook, produced as part of the Hub Wellness Wednesday Campaign March 2020, at the link below
Times are particularly tough right now, and as we all settle into isolation, many of us are worried about the effects on our mental health. Here are our top tips for using food to nurture yourself and stay healthy, happy… and sane! Eat Regularly If you go long periods of time without eating, your body can’t function at its best. Skipping meals can result in fatigue and/or headaches. Include a balance of carbohydrates, proteins and fats throughout the day to provide your body with what it needs. Having a…
As part of ‘Wellness Wednesday’ the Well Crew along with Siobhán Joyce from ‘Bowl – A – Granola’ have begun cooking demonstrations in The HUB. These demonstrations are designed to be healthy and affordable for everyone. They have been taking place each Wednesday from 10 -12 p.m. Week 1 saw all participants ‘learn to love lentils’ and in Week 2 we saw how easy it is to ‘transform our leftovers’ into nutritious, easy and affordable meals. Cooking has been well-…