Healthy Living

In our busy lives, it’s easy to forget to look after ourselves. Here are some things to think about.

Healthy eating

Try starting the day with a hearty breakfast and see what a difference it makes. Aim for 5 portions of fruit and veg a day. More ideas below:

www.coolfoodplanet.org

Great fun websites covering just about everything about eating healthily – quizzes, facts and lots more.

www.fitness.gov/10tips.htm

Top 10 tips for healthy eating and activity.

Physical activity

This brings many people out in a cold sweat just thinking about it. It doesn’t have to be like sports at school if you don’t want it to be! Exercise has been proven to help with mild depression and anxiety. 20 minutes a day doing something that leaves you a bit out of breath could leave you looking and feeling healthier and more energised.

www.healthyliving.gov.uk

Find out about healthy eating and physical activity, and how small changes can lead to big benefits.

www.bbc.co.uk/health/healthy_living/fitness/motivation_young.shtml

All about how to get the most out of healthy activities.