Mental Health and Healthy Lifestyle

Gerhard M. Urika  230087302 BHESE What is seasonal food? Seasonal food is fresh food that is ready to eat during its preferred season. For example, Scottish   raspberries   are juicy and delicious in the summer and early autumn. They do not grow wild in Scotland during winter as it is too cold. Why one should aet food as per their season? Because food of that season or that were grown/harvested in that season are still fresh and juicy, therefore, giving you the full benefits and nutrition. The Benefits  of Seasonal Eating Eating seasonally offers numerous benefits. Not only does it help us consume food at its  freshest  which  maximizes its nutrient content , but it also plays a crucial role in reducing the  environmental impact  associated with shipping food over long distances. Our ancestors evolved to eat seasonally, suggesting that this approach may align best with our biological needs because it encourages us to eat diverse foods over th...

  How many times should one eat in a day? How often you eat really boils down to individual preference. There’s no single eating strategy, rule, or schedule that’s superior to the rest. But most dietitians agree there’s one benchmark to aim for each day: Eat three meals a day, with snacks in between as needed.  You can pay attention to your body’s cues about when it’s best to eat those meals and any necessary snacks. Usually, this means you’re eating at least every 3 to 4 hours.  Your brain needs a regular supply of dietary glucose Some people claim that if you don’t eat carbs every few hours, your brain will stop functioning.  This is based on the belief that your brain can only use glucose for fuel.  However, your body can easily produce the glucose it needs via a process called gluconeogenesis.  Even during long-term fasting, starvation, or very low carbs diet your body can produce ketone bodies from dietary fats.  Source Ketone bodies can feed part...

What is Mental health and how is it link to our daily livelihood? Mental health is a pillar that is equally important to our health, and it cannot be neglected. Remember just like in the physical structure when one pillar is tempered with it can cause a problem to the whole building, and that is no difference when it comes to our health life. if one area of our health pillar is not taken care of, then our entire health is in trouble.  Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. It has intrinsic and instrumental value and is integral to our well-being. At any one time, a diverse set of individual, family, community and structural factors may combine to protect or undermine mental health. Although most people are resilient, people who are exposed to adverse circumstances – including poverty, violence, disability and inequality – are at higher ...

 Ideal Body Weight as per  your height Watch this video for a better understanding on an ideal body weight for females and males as per their age Normal Blood Pressure Readings as per your age The normal range of blood pressure varies with age. The normal blood pressure ranges are:Infants (0-1 year): 50-90 mmHg systolic and 20-60 mmHg diastolic, Children and adolescents (1-18 years): 70-120 mmHg systolic and 30-80 mmHg diastolic, Adults (19-64 years): 90-129 mmHg systolic and 60-79 mmHg diastolic, Older adults (65+ years): 110-139 mmHg systolic and 60-89 mmHg diastolic, Note: Systolic pressure measures the pressure when the heart beats, while diastolic pressure measures the pressure when the heart is at rest. These ranges are general guidelines and may vary depending on individual factors. Consult a healthcare professional if you have concerns about your blood pressure. Educate yourself more here

You are what you Eat Know what you eat Top 10 healthy food to eat Oatmeal Avocado Walnuts Mushrooms Greek Yogurt Eggs Edamame Kiwi Sweet Potatoes Kale Find out more about the healthy food that you can incorporate in your daily meal here   and how eating healthy can benefit your body and your brain.  Top 10 unhealthy food to avoid  Red meat Regular soda Artificial sweeteners Coffee creamer Processed cheese French fries  Cakes Sugar cereals Cookies Yogurt with fruit     Know what you eat What you eat can either build you up or destroy you. It is, therefore, important to know what you put inside your body.   Healthy eating  Choose fruits and vegetables, whole grain food and homemade food   Unhealthy eating  Avoid soda, processed food/ take away, and sweets   The importance of Healthy Eating for your Mental Health

Body and Mind working in connection  Whilst therapies and coping strategies are always helpful, they can be limited if our lifestyle habits are not particularly healthy. Making changes in sleep, diet and exercise can be instrumental in both improving our emotional wellbeing but also in preventing future mental ill- health (Labrum, n.d). It is therefore very important for one to consider and value both the physical (body) and mental health.  One to reap the benefits of and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. they should change their eating habits, sleeping habits and daily activities.  Understand this more in Rebbeca Labrum findings: What are health pillars and why are they important? Pillars, in general, hold up a structure. in the case of health pillars. they are the framework that supports and hold up one's health. Just like a physical structure, if one of the pillars is weak or damaged, it can cause problems for the whole structure. That is why it's important to focus on all he...