Eat Well . Move More . Quit Smoking . Feel Better
Better Health Sheffield
We've a lot to look forward to as things get back to normal in Sheffield. There’s never been a better time to take control of your health and feel better.
Small and simple changes today could be your first step towards a healthier you. Whether you want to lose weight, get active and boost your mood, quit smoking or switch to vaping, take your first step today with free help and support.
Eat well for a healthy weight
Extra weight makes it harder to fight against diseases. Making simple changes can make a big difference.
Thinking more about how much you are eating and drinking can lead to healthier choices and help to lose weight. Healthy choices can still be delicious choices. If you are overweight or living with obesity, lowering your weight has many health benefits including making it easier for the body to fight against diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease and COVID-19.
Get free support to lose weight and eat healthier:
Find out how to cut down on sugar and make healthier food choices for your family:
TOP TIPS
- Eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day
- Base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates; choosing wholegrain versions where possible
- Have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks); choosing lower fat and lower sugar options
- Eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins (including 2 portions of fish every week, one of which should be oily)
- Choose unsaturated oils and spreads and eat in small amounts
- Drink 6-8 cups/glasses of fluid a day
Move More and Feel Better
Do something for yourself today by finding the time to move more. Whether it’s a little or a lot, physical activity is great for your body and can give you a boost.
Simple stretches, star jumps or walking to the shop? Getting active needn’t cost a thing. When it comes to physical activity some is good – more is better still. It all adds up!
For ideas about looking after your physical and mental health:
Getting active in nature can give you an extra boost, find your nearest park, green space or outdoor activity:
TOP TIPS
- Try to avoid long periods of not moving. Our bodies like to move and muscles waste away quickly.
- Try to do balance and strength exercises 2-3 times a week to help you stay strong and steady.
- Try to build activity into your day, every day.
- Anything that gets you a bit warm and breathing harder.
Quit smoking
We know it’s not easy, but keep trying, lots of help is available.
Stopping smoking is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health and protect those around you straightaway. Once you quit, you’ll start to feel the benefits straightaway.
Get free support and encouragement to stop smoking:
TOP TIPS
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Contact your local stop smoking service for support. You're 3 times more likely to stop with the help of your local service.
- Find the best way to quit for you. From personalised quit plans to nicotine replacement therapy or switching to e-cigarettes, experts can give you free, friendly support and encouragement.
- Smokefree Sheffield have lots of for hints and tips - services are at the end of the phone, on-line or by text - use whichever works for you.
Make the swap - ideas to get you started.
Try swapping high calorie food for healthier foods.
Swap to wholemeal rice instead of white rice, flour or rice.
Swap to a spray oil instead of using vegetable oil or ghee.
Swap to cordial and fizzy water instead of fizzy drinks.
Swap meal sizes, smaller plates instead of large plates.
Swap to fruit and nuts instead of crisps and chocolate snacks.
Swap to using the stairs instead of using the lift or escalator.
