what's this course about?
More people than ever are focused on pursuing a healthy lifestyle - and yet the rates of poor mental health are rising all the time and research shows that most people are missing out on many of the nutrients that are essential for good brain and mood health.
The growing evidence of the connection between food and mood means we now have the opportunity to eat better for our minds – as well as our taste buds. This course provides evidence-based information about the power of nutrition and its connection to your mood.
what will you get out of it?
By the end of this session you will:
- Understand how nutrition can support your brain health and mood
- Recognise common mistakes in meal planning
- Include healthy mood supporting food into your diet
- Learn which foods can help you deal with anxiety, memory problems and lack of focus
- Create your own weekly meal plan to supercharge the nutrition in your meals
requirements
Delegates will need to spend some time considering their eating and drinking habits prior to attending the course, as well as the impact stress may be having on their lives.
This course will not replace treatments or therapies prescribed or recommended by your health professional for any severe mental health conditions.
meet your trainer
With over 10 years in practise, Sarah now educates individuals and groups on a variety of nutrition topics. She enjoys delivering courses showing the impact of nutrition on our physical and mental wellbeing and thrives on empowering others to forge lifelong, healthy dietary habits.
As well as unpacking all the latest nutrition science, Sarah presents often complex information in a clear and easy to understand way, alongside enjoyable activities and practical food suggestions. Her background in marketing has enabled her to understand the challenges faced by those trying to sustain a healthy diet whilst dealing with long hours, chronic illness and limited diets.
Alongside her corporate nutrition work, Sarah delivers bespoke nutritional therapy to individuals and their families online and from her growing practice in Hertfordshire. Sarah continues to further her interests in nutrition science on mental health, women’s health and ageing, in particular. Sarah holds a Diploma in Nutritional Therapy from the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM, London) and is a member of the UK Naturopathic Nutrition Association (NNA).