Page 4 - Summer Term One, Eco-Schools Newsletter - English
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Health and Wellbeing Food
Central to our daily routines and often and wellbeing. Much of our diet in
The natural world and our environment On the other hand, living with nature linked to social events, food majorly Wales nowadays is centred around
have a direct and profound impact on in our communities has many positive influences our health and how we feel. convenience, and we expect to be
both our physical and mental health. health impacts. Trials have shown that It is a necessity for every single person. able to eat what we want, when we
For example, air pollution, such as the exercise tends to feel easier in green Where food comes from and how it is want it, regardless of the time of year
particulate matter generated by road spaces, even if more energy is being produced have a huge impact on the and when fresh produce is in season.
vehicles, can have negative impacts used. Surrounding ourselves with planet. It is estimated that processes Moving towards a more natural way
and is now known to adversely affect greenery also reduces levels of stress related to food production worldwide of consuming food- less processed,
the respiratory health of children in the and anxiety. It has even been proven contribute between 25% and 33% of less packaging, more local is more
UK. that healing times in hospitals are less global greenhouse gas emissions. The beneficial for our health and the health
when patients have green views. of the planet.
development of land to accommodate
our food production also significantly Having more of a connection with
impacts biodiversity, as do chemicals where our food comes from and
and fertilisers that are used to boost its preparation is positive for our
crop production. wellbeing, helping us make more
informed choices about what we
The balance of the food that we
consume impacts our physical health consume.
This term, as the lighter, longer days and the warmer weather entice us, we
invite you to spend more time outside, and take time to notice the nature
around you. Get your hands on some seeds, have a go at growing something
that you can care for, harvest and enjoy the satisfaction of nourishing yourself,
both physically and mentally.
