28/10/2026
🥗 Can what we eat affect how we feel?
When we think about looking after our mental health, we often focus on things like sleep, exercise and taking time for ourselves. But what about nutrition?
The food we eat can play a role in our mood, energy levels and overall wellbeing, and understanding that connection can be another helpful part of looking after ourselves. 💜
This blog, written by one of our former Young Ambassadors who went on to study dietetics following their support at No5, explores:
🥑 How blood sugar changes can affect our mood and energy
🥦 The connection between our gut and our brain
🍳 Why nutrients like protein, vitamins and healthy fats matter
🌈 Simple ways to introduce more variety into our meals
The good news? Supporting our wellbeing through food doesn't have to mean making big changes or following a perfect diet. Sometimes it's as simple as adding some fruit to your breakfast, trying a new vegetable or noticing how different foods make you feel.
Remember, food is just one part of mental wellbeing, and what you eat doesn't define you.
Read our blog, How Nutrition Can Impact Mental Health, to explore the connection and discover some practical ideas.
🔗 https://no5.org.uk/2024/10/07/how-nutrition-can-impact-mental-health/
