Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System.
Hello again.
In the last email we spoke about the importance of making any change that you want to make to your life as easy as possible. In this email, I will be discussing the role our environment plays in developing healthy habits.
When you open your fridge or cupboards, what do you see? By resisting the urge to fill your trolley (online or actual) with treats loaded with sugar, you will help to remove the temptation.
If you’re struggling for inspiration on nutritious, filling and tasty snacks and drinks – the good news is help is at hand. There are loads of recipe ideas on nhs.uk or click the button below for food swap ideas from the Essex Wellbeing Service.
If you’re overweight, why lose it?
Did you know that, if you are overweight, losing just 5% of your weight can lead to many significant health benefits including:
- Reduction in Blood pressure.
- Reduction in cholesterol.
- Reduced risk of obesity-related cancers.
- Reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
- Improves life expectancy.
Need help?
The Essex Wellbeing Service helps support people in local communities with a variety of health, wellbeing and day to day needs. A range of services are available, including healthy eating support, physical activity and quitting smoking. They assist the people of Essex with living healthier, lifestyle choices and can deliver free personalised support that matches your needs.
Local GP practices are also now starting to work together in Primary Care Networks (PCN) to employ health and wellbeing coaches who can support local people to achieve personal lifestyle goals.
Take Care,
Dr Pete Scolding
SWF Health & Social Care Group 