Mental Heath
What is mental health?
It is made up of our beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Can vitamins and minerals make up for a poor diet?
Diety supplements may provide excessive or insufficient amounts of different nutrients. the pills can never replace the benefits of a diet that includes plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, some meats, eggs, dairy, and a high quantity of fats. they can be helpful but not the only source.
What can you substitute for butter as a healthier alternative in baking?
Applesauce!
Can regular exercise help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels?
Yes! Which are two major risk factors for heart disease!
How do I know if I'm unwell?
If your beliefs, thoughts, feelings, or behaviors have a significant impact on your ability to function in what might be considered a normal or ordinary way, it would be important to seek help
Who needs vitamins and supplements?
Pregnant women, people with food allergies, medical conditions, or vegan diet, bariatric surgery patients, and more!
low-fat cheese! to reduce calories and saturated fat without losing cheese!
What is exercise good for besides just your body?
Can improve mental functioning and mood!
What should I do if I'm worried about a friend or family member?
This can depend on your relationship with them. Gently encouraging someone to seek appropriate support would be helpful to start with.
How can you evaluate the quality of a supplement?
Do your research!
Sources you can use: the national center for complementary and integrative health and the national institutes of health office of diety supplements have free information!
what are some Healthier meat options?
Ground turkey, ground chicken, and extra-lean ground beef.
How long should a workout be?
World Health organizations recommnends at least 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, or at least 75-150 minutes each week of vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity
What causes mental health problems?
Why do you need vitamin A
Helpful for normal vision and immune functions!
Healthier breakfast options?
Oatmeal, chia pudding, or a yogurt parfait instead of a sugary cereal.
Do I need to warm up before my workouts?
YES!
Warming up and cooling down may help reduce your risk of injury and improve performance. a good warm-up prepares your body for activity, raises your body temperature, and increases blood flow to your muscles.
What do I do if the support doesn't help?
It can be difficult to find the things that will help you, as different things help different people. It's important to be open to a range of approaches and be committed to finding the right help and continue to be hopeful, even when some things don't work out.
Why do you need vitamin D?
Needed for bone health!
What are some healthier chip alternatives?
Kale chips, Beet chips, and roasted chickpeas
How can you measure your progress?
Setting goals! Also, how you are feeling physically and mentally