01/06/2023
It's mental health awareness time again, and the kids are I have started the push-up challenge again! We will be doing 3144 push-ups (or other exercises) over the next 23 days. I will also be sharing mental health facts.
Donate if you can😁or just learn more about mental health. Proceeds go to Lifeline.
Day 1: 96 push-ups
How we eat impacts our mental health – and approximately 96% of Australians are not meeting the recommended dietary guidelines. This is largely due to many people consuming less than the recommended servings of vegetables, fruits, legumes, lean meats, nuts and seeds.
Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet is important in keeping our brains functioning properly. In fact, about 20% of the total energy we obtain from food every day is used by our brain. Nutrition from food helps increase blood flow to the brain and improve connections between brain cells. Brain health, cognitive functioning and mental health are all very closely related. When our brains are healthy, our brain chemicals are more likely to be balanced, reducing the risk of mental health problems.
A healthy diet can also improve our sleep quality and help us manage stress more effectively. Foods which are high in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants are especially important in supporting brain health. These include nuts, seeds, fish, avocados, berries and wholegrains. Green, leafy vegetables also provide our brains with important vitamins and minerals.
Funds raised will go towards improving critical mental health and su***de prevention services and programs in Australia.
