Mind, the Mental Health Charity have provided this video to help you explore the relationships between what you eat and how you feel.

Improving your diet has many benefits, including:

• Positive Feelings
• Clearer Thinking
• Increased Energy
• Calmer Moods

Manage your Mood with Food by:

• Eating regularly
• Make sure you're getting the "Right Fats", like Omega3 which is found in oily fish, like salmon)
• Increase your protein intake 
• Drink more water
• Eat a rainbow of fruit & veg (as many different colours as you can!) 
• Cut down on caffeine
• Pay attention to your gut
• Identify if you have a food intolerance and speak to your GP, a professional dietitian, or nutritionist

Watch the YouTube video

Did you know? 

Leeds Autism Services can provide activities such as cooking, food budgeting, and learning about how to eat healthier as part of our specialist support packages. Click the button below to find out more. 

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