Page 5 - 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.
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