What is the 6-week basic nutrition programme?

This 6-week programme provides easy to understand educational content based on the basics of nutrition. The programme aims to give you the tools you need to understand how to best cater to your and your family's specific dietary needs. Throughout the 6 weeks, you will be given new snacks or meals to try related to that week's topic as well as a basic understanding of the best food sources, where to find them and how much you should be eating per day.

Each session will last for 35 minutes. Private sessions can be conducted over zoom, group sessions can be done in your chosen facility or online.  In these sessions, you will be able to ask any questions you may have regarding the topic and together we can debunk any nutrition myths you may want to ask about. The programme is designed to empower you on your nutrition journey. Once you have understood the basics of nutrition, you will better support both your and your family's health.

Week 1: Protein

• Understand the importance of protein for childhood growth and development as well as its vital roles in the repair and maintenance of muscles and cells, hormone development and immunity.
• The best food sources of protein (both vegan and non-vegan)
• How much protein should you be eating every day

Week 2: Fats

• Understand the important role healthy fats play in childhood brain and nervous system development as well as the development of hormones essential for growth.
• Understand the different types of fats
• The best food sources
• How much fat should you be eating each day

Week 3: Carbohydrates and fibre

• Understand the importance of carbohydrates and the role they play within the body.
• Learn the difference between simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates and how they affect our health in different ways
• Understand the importance of fibre rich foods and how they support healthy blood sugar levels, regular bowel movements and help us to feel fuller for longer.

Week 4: Vitamins and minerals

• A brief overview of the different vitamins and minerals

Week 5: Gut health

• What is the microbiome and how is it developed
• Explore signs and symptoms of poor gut health
• Understand how gut health has an impact on all other areas of our wellbeing such as;

- Skin health

- Stunted growth

- Hormone imbalances

- Food intolerances

- Daily energy levels

- Irritable bowel syndrome / Inflammatory bowel disease

- Mood and mental health

- Sleep quality

Week 6: Immune system

• How to support the immune system through nutrition
• How our gut health impacts the effectiveness of our immune system

Investing into your health and wellbeing for just 6 weeks will provide you and those you love with a lifetime's worth of knowledge. The 6-week programme provides a solid foundation for you and those you love to rely on throughout your entire lives. A small investment goes a long way.