Eating well supports your body and mind, and is about more than just eating the right foods. Eating with others can support relationships and connection, helping us to feel nourished in terms of relationships as well as food. Eating is often a time for socialising with others, for being present with family and friends. It is a time for connection, and no one can deny the comfort that comes from eating favourite foods.

In terms of nutrition, try choosing meals, snacks and drinks that leave you feeling nourished and energised. Small changes can make a difference to your energy, focus and mood. Healthy eating supports your long-term physical and mental wellbeing and can help you feel better day to day.

There are some core principles of healthy eating that can support the wellbeing of most people. However, healthy eating is not the same for everyone, and individual needs may vary depending on lifestyle, preferences and health circumstances.

Understanding the role of nutrition can help you make informed choices about the foods and drinks you consume and develop eating habits that work for your individual needs.

This page includes resources and support that can help you eat well. This includes practical information, our Gut Feeling: Nutrition and Mental Wellbeing workshop, our Pharm to Table podcast conversation with nutrition pharmacist Jazz McPhail, and our Was It Worth the UPFffort? podcast, where the team tested removing ultra-processed foods from their diets.