Nutrition & Hydration Week
This week highlights the importance of good nutrition and hydration and the impact it has on your mind and body.
In order to sustain good health, you need to consume a healthy and balanced diet. Everything you eat will have an impact on your physical and mental health.
Eating well helps to prevent:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Certain cancers
- Weight maintenance
- Heart health complications
No single food or nutrient will provide you with everything your body needs, which is why it is of vital importance to consume a varied diet from each of the food groups.
The Eatwell Guide enables you to see at a glance how much your body needs and from which food group. (click to enlarge)
Good hydration prevents:
- Kidney stones
- Skin conditions
- Constipation
- Headaches
- Urinary tract infections
- General poor health
How much do I need to drink to ensure adequate hydration and how do I achieve this easily?
- Aim to drink between 1.5L- 2L water each day, more if you are exercising, have a labour-intensive job, or are in high temperatures
- Drink a glass of water upon waking
- Drink water before, during and after exercise
- When you feel hungry, have a glass of water first
- Drink a glass of water with each meal
- Add sliced fresh citrus fruit to each glass of water to avoid getting bored
- Keep a bottle of water with you when out and about to ensure you consume water little and often
We have a vast range of Workplace Nutrition Services – click here to find out more, or give us a call on 07810 716758 for an informal chat.
