The Eatsome Project
The Eatsome Project works throughout Cornwall with all age groups promoting healthy eating through practical and realistic sessions designed to encourage groups and individuals to eat more healthly to improve their health.
Why are we here?
Coronary Heart Disease and Cancer account for 60% of deaths in the UK and Diabetes, Stroke and Obesity are on the increase. Part of the government’s strategy to improve health is to improve our diet.
The PCT has now mainstreamed the Eatsome Project.
The Team
We have 3 main areas of work. These are:
How can you promote healthy eating in your community?
Set up a cookery club to try new recipes, learn from each other, make cheaper meals, and socialise.
Start growing vegetables either in your own garden or window box, or as part of an allotment group. You could even set up a vegetable swap scheme with neighbours for more variety.
Set up a food co-operative and reap the benefits of local crops from farmer’s markets, farm shops, roadside vendors or local wholesalers. Buying in bulk and in season will reduce the cost of the produce you buy.
Join the Health Promotion library and find out about healthy eating and healthy living. Think about how to make it practical in your life.
Encourage local retailers to stock more healthy options and local produce.
Provide healthy options, such as fruit, when you have group meetings or at luncheon clubs.
This list of website may help you develop a healthy eating project or a better understanding of diet and nutrition.
Contact the Eatsome Project on 01209 216967 for support and information
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