Eating a minimum of 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day lowers the risk of serious health problems. This is what the 5-a-day campaign recommends for maintaining a healthy body, catering to the hectic lifestyle of modern Brits with its simple measures making change accessible to all.
Five small actions per day can also boost mental health. A review of the work of over 400 scientists from across the world led to the creation of a set of five simple actions which can improve emotional well-being in everyday life.
The New Economics Foundation recommends the following 5-a-day:
Be active…
Go for a walk or run. Step outside, cycle, play a game, garden, dance. Exercise makes you feel good.
Connect….
With the people around you - at home, at work and in the local community. Building these connections or ‘cornerstones’ of your life will support and enrich you.
Keep learning…
Try something new. Sign up for that course. Set a challenge you will enjoy achieving. Learning new things will make you more confident as well as being fun.
Five small actions per day can also boost mental health. A review of the work of over 400 scientists from across the world led to the creation of a set of five simple actions which can improve emotional well-being in everyday life.
The New Economics Foundation recommends the following 5-a-day:
Take notice…
Be curious. Catch sight of the beautiful and remark on the unusual. Notice the changing seasons. Reflecting on your experiences will help you appreciate what matters to you.
Be curious. Catch sight of the beautiful and remark on the unusual. Notice the changing seasons. Reflecting on your experiences will help you appreciate what matters to you.
Be active…
Go for a walk or run. Step outside, cycle, play a game, garden, dance. Exercise makes you feel good.
Connect….
With the people around you - at home, at work and in the local community. Building these connections or ‘cornerstones’ of your life will support and enrich you.
Keep learning…
Try something new. Sign up for that course. Set a challenge you will enjoy achieving. Learning new things will make you more confident as well as being fun.
Give…
Do something nice for a friend, or a stranger. Smile or volunteer your time. Look out as well as in. Seeing yourself linked to the wider community can be incredibly rewarding and creates connections with the people around you.
Do something nice for a friend, or a stranger. Smile or volunteer your time. Look out as well as in. Seeing yourself linked to the wider community can be incredibly rewarding and creates connections with the people around you.
