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Mind Store

Mind Store improves mental health and wellbeing, and builds resilience, through a range of support.

05/10/2026

Sometimes, deciding what to cook can feel like another thing on a long to-do list.

When we're tired or busy, even preparing a meal can feel like a lot.

But cooking doesn't have to be complicated!

A few little things that might help:

🍅 Keep a couple of simple recipes you enjoy handy.

🥣 Make a little extra when you can, so there's something ready for another day.

🥕 Use ingredients you already have rather than worrying about making a perfect meal.

At Mind Store, our Food & Mood sessions are about building confidence in the kitchen, trying new things and enjoying food together.

What's one easy meal you turn to when you don't have much time or energy?

02/10/2026

🍲 Food brings us together!

Food can be about so much more than what's on our plate.

It's a chance to slow down, share stories, learn something new and spend time with others.

At Mind Store, our Food & Mood sessions bring people together to enjoy hands-on cooking, build confidence and explore the connection between food and how we feel.

Our next Cooking Session is on 22 October, and we'll be making tomato soup! 🍅

You don't need to be an experienced cook – just come along and have a go.

💬 What's something you've always wanted to learn to cook?

30/09/2026

Looking after our wellbeing doesn't have to mean making big changes.

A little moment of connection can make a difference to our day. 💚

It could be:

• Having a chat over a cuppa ☕
• Sending a message to someone you haven't spoken to in a while
• Spending a little time with others in your community

We know that life can feel busy, and finding time to connect isn't always easy. Even a small moment can be something to look forward to.

What's one little thing that helps brighten your day?

28/09/2026

Do ultra-processed foods actually ruin our attention span? 🧠

A recent study found a link between a higher intake of ultra-processed foods and slightly lower attention scores. It sounds worrying, but here is why you do not need to panic:

1️⃣ The difference was small
People who ate more ultra-processed foods only had slightly poorer attention scores. Crucially, the study found no link at all with memory.

2️⃣ Association does not mean causation
This was a snapshot study where diet and attention were measured at the same time. It cannot prove that the food caused poorer attention. Other factors like stress, poor sleep, or a busy lifestyle could be influencing both.

3️⃣ The whole diet matters most
Nutrition is rarely about labelling individual foods as good or bad. Your overall eating patterns and lifestyle matter much more than a single snack.

The takeaway?
While this study adds to research on brain health, it does not prove that ultra-processed foods cause poor attention or dementia. Looking at the whole picture is much better than worrying about one food.

👉 What are your thoughts on this? Do you find it hard to cut through the noise with nutrition headlines? Let us know below!

25/09/2026

🍅 Fancy learning to cook something delicious?

Come along to Mind Store's Food & Mood Cooking Session on Thursday 22 October!

Join us for a relaxed, hands-on cooking session exploring how the food we choose can support our mood and wellbeing.

👩‍🍳 No cooking experience needed!

Here's what to expect:

A friendly, small-group cooking session.

Practical cooking skills you can use at home.

An opportunity to meet others and enjoy cooking together.

📅 Thursday 22 October | 10am–1pm

📍 CFINE Kitchen, 2–4 Poynernook Road, Aberdeen

🎟️ £3 per person or free if cost is a barrier

Places are limited to just 8 people, so book early!

Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-and-mood-beginners-cooking-session-tickets-2000974690163?aff=oddtdtcreator

21/09/2026

Have you ever noticed that your mood can change when you’re hungry?

When we’re busy, it’s easy to put off eating until we have more time. But going for long periods without eating can leave us feeling:

😴 Tired

😠 Irritable

🧠 Foggy or unable to concentrate

Eating regularly can be one simple way to support your energy and mood throughout the day.

It doesn’t have to be complicated. A quick breakfast, a snack between meals, or making time for lunch can all help us look after ourselves when life gets busy.

What’s your go-to meal or snack when you need a little boost? 🍎

18/09/2026

Sometimes, food is about more than just eating. It can be about how we feel, too.

A meal can be a chance to:

🍽️ Have a break

😊 Enjoy something we like

💬 Sit down and have a chat with someone

When life is busy, it can be easy to eat on the go or skip meals altogether. We can end up putting ourselves last when the stresses of life pile up.

Sometimes, simply making time to enjoy a meal can be a small act of looking after yourself.

What’s a meal that always makes you feel good? 🍲

16/09/2026

💛 Looking back at our Women’s Wellbeing Group

When our Women’s Wellbeing Group was running in the summer, time to chat and catch up was an important part of each session.

Around the table, people shared their experiences, listened to one another and passed on things they had found helpful, from simple wellbeing tips to support services such with CFINE

It’s these small moments of connection that can make such a difference. Checking in on someone, sharing something that has helped you, or simply taking the time to listen can mean more than we realise.

What’s something small you’ve done for someone else recently, without being asked? 💬

14/09/2026

Could what you eat affect how you feel? 🌱

Last time, we talked about pairing foods to help keep your energy steadier. But why does that actually matter for your mood?

Big swings in blood sugar don’t just affect your energy. They can leave you feeling tired, low, tense or foggy too.

And there’s another piece to the picture: your gut. The microbes living in your gut communicate with your brain and are involved in processes linked to mood and serotonin. What we eat can influence this gut–brain connection too.

The good news is that it doesn’t have to be complicated. Small food pairings, like fruit with a handful of nuts, can help slow the release of sugar into your bloodstream and keep your energy more balanced.

Small changes can make a difference to how you feel throughout the day. 💛

Have you noticed a connection between what you eat and how you feel later in the day? We’d love to hear from you in the comments.

11/09/2026

🍲 Big things are cooking at Mind Store this Autumn! 👀

We’re bringing back our Food & Mood sessions with hands-on cooking, good company and a chance to explore how food and wellbeing can connect.

Whether you enjoy cooking already or you’d just like to feel a bit more confident in the kitchen, these sessions are about trying things out, learning together and having a good time. 💛

We’re busy finalising the dates now and will have more details to share soon.

In the meantime, we’d love to hear from you…

💬 Is there a recipe you’d love to learn to cook with confidence?

Tell us in the comments, you might even help inspire one of our future sessions! 👇

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