Nutrition & Wellness
Mind & Body Health
Kite Season
100

This Macronutrient is the body's primary source of energy and is found in foods like rice, bread and yams

Carbohydrates

100

Health is experts recommend this many minutes of moderate exercise per week for adults.

150 minutes

100

Kite Flying in Jamaica is traditionally associated with this major Christian holiday celebrated in Spring.

Easter (Good Friday)

200

Drink at least this many cups of water per day is commonly recommended for adults to stay properly hydrated

8 cups (about 2 litres)
200

This type of stress, Lasting for month or years, is linked to heart disease, diabetes and weakened immunity.

Chronic stress

200

The most popular kite-flying location in Kingston, known for its open space and sea breeze.

Emancipation Park/ National Heroes Park

300

This fat-soluble vitamin, produced when skin is exposed to sunlight, is essential for bone health.

Vitamin D

300

This sleep stage is critical for memory consolidation and emotional regulation, and is also when most dreaming occurs.

REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep 

300

This Traditional Jamaican Easter dish is often eaten during kite season celebrations.

Ackee and saltfish

400

This eating habit - consuming food slowly and without distractions - is linked to better digestion and weight management.

Mindful eating

400

Known as the "feel-good" hormone, this neurotransmitter is released during exerise and contributes to feelings of happiness

Endorphins (serotonin/dopamine also accepted)

400

Jamaican Kites are often made from these two basic lightweight frame material and covering.

Bamboo (or wood sticks) and plastic/paper/cloth.

500
This mineral, found in leafy greens, bananas and beans, helps regulate blood pressure and is often deficient in people with hypertension.

Potassium

500

This Practice, originating in ancient India, combines physical postures, breathing and meditation and has been shown to reduce anxiety and improve flexibility.

Yoga

500

Beyond kite flying, Jamaica's Easter weekend is also associated with this popular activity as families head to the coast. 

Beach outings/ river liming