Food Nutrition & Mental Health | Support Hub
The food we eat can play animportant role in both physical health and emotional wellbeing. Nutritionprovides the body with the energy and nutrients it needs to support brainfunction, mood regulation, and overall balance. While food alone cannot solve everychallenge, developing awareness of how different foods affect the body and mindcan be a valuable part of self-care.
Recipes for Life - Food can be both nourishing and meaningful. The Recipes for Life section explores recipes that support wellbeing while also encouraging reflection, creativity, and positive relationships with food.
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A gentle recipe to soften self criticism and support a kinder inner voice.
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A gentle recipe to ease panic and help your body find safety again.
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A gentle recipe to ease overwhelm and help you take things one moment at a time.
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A gentle recipe to soften low mood & nurture your energy.
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A gentle recipe to hold grief with care and support your heart through loss.
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A gentle recipe to soften emotional numbness and reconnect, one small moment at a time.
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A gentle recipe to recover from burnout & rebuild your energy.
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A gentle recipe to steady energy, soothe the mind and support brain health.
Recipes for Life – Nourishing Plates for Mind & Body - This page focuses on balanced meals designed to nourish both physical and emotional health. Recipes highlight combinations of ingredients that support energy, brain function, and overall wellbeing while remaining simple and accessible.
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Minimal ingredient recipes for the mind & body
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Simple recipes that fuel your mind and body
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Four mouth watering easy bake muffin recipes for beginners
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The everyday foods doing more for your health than you might think + some tasty meal ideas
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Simple Ingredients for Comfort, Energy & Balance
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Refreshing, simple, and nourishing ideas for staying cool on warm summer days
Body Signals & Symptoms - The body often communicates how it is responding to food through physical signals. These may include changes in energy levels, digestion, mood, concentration, or sleep. This page explores how recognising these signals can help people better understand how food affects their body and overall wellbeing.
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Try This - Create an Emergency Food Backup
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Try This - Eat Before You’re Running on Empty
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Try This - Make One Safe Food More Nourishing
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Try This - Prepare for Your Difficult Time of Day
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Try This - Make Hydration Visible
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Try This - Give Yourself a Choice
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Try This - Pair Food With Something You Already Do
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Try This Make Food Easier on Low-Energy Days
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Try This Add, Don’t Automatically Take Away
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Notice the Pattern: Stress & My Appetite
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Notice the Pattern: My Digestive Detective
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Notice the Pattern: The Afternoon Energy Dip
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Food for Thought: There Is No Single ‘Perfect’ Diet
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Food for Thought: Mental Health Can Change the Way We Eat
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Food for Thought: Restriction Can Make Food Harder to Ignore
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Food for Thought: Food Is More Than Nutrients
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Food for Thought: Cravings Aren’t a Failure of Willpower
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Food for Thought: Food Can Affect More Than Hunger
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Food for Thought: Your Appetite Isn’t the Same Every Day
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Food for Thought: Hunger Isn’t Just a Rumbling Stomach
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Body Check-In: Can I Feel My Body’s Signals?
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Body Check-In: What Is My Appetite Like Today?
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Body Check-In: How Does My Body Feel Before Eating?
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Feeling exhausted isn't always simply about needing more sleep
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Feeling dizzy or light-headed can be your body's way of signalling that something needs attention, but there isn't one single cause
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Constipation is common, and what is “normal” when it comes to bowel habits can vary considerably from one person to another
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Feeling hungry again soon after eating doesn't necessarily mean you've eaten too much, done something wrong or lack self-control.
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Not feeling hungry doesn’t necessarily mean your body doesn’t need food
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Feeling shaky or weak can be unsettling, particularly when it seems to happen suddenly
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Craving a particular food is completely normal.
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Bloating is extremely common and can happen for many different reasons
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Headaches are common, but they can happen for many different reasons
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Feeling foggy, distracted or unable to concentrate can sometimes be your body's way of communicating that it needs something
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Hunger doesn't always feel like a rumbling stomach
Food & Ingredient Awareness - Many everyday foods contain ingredients that people may not always recognise or understand. Becoming more aware of food ingredients, processing methods, and nutritional content can help individuals make informed choices about what they consume.
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Iron is an essential mineral that helps transport oxygen around the body and supports normal energy levels and cognitive function
Food Recommendations - Certain foods are known to support brain health, energy levels, and emotional balance. This section highlights foods that may contribute to mental wellbeing, including nutrient-dense ingredients that support the body and mind.
Sensory & Environmental Sensitivities - Some people are more sensitive to certain textures, smells, flavours, or food environments. These sensitivities may be particularly relevant for neurodivergent individuals or those with sensory processing differences. This section explores how sensory experiences can influence food choices and eating habits.
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Understanding Intolerances & Allergies - Food intolerances and allergies can affect how the body responds to certain ingredients. Reactions may include digestive discomfort, fatigue, skin changes, or other physical symptoms. This page explores the difference between intolerances and allergies and how individuals can begin to recognise and manage these sensitivities.
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Why understanding the difference matters - my thoughts
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My personal journey
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A companion edition: understanding my body and my work
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How understanding my body changed the way I live and work
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It is not about perfection - it is about understanding your body
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The symptoms we often ignore
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How digestive health may influence mental wellbeing
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Understanding the evidence, controversy and informed choice
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sCould your symptoms be linked to food?
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Why knowing the difference matters
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Understanding digestion, nutrition and individual responses
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A Personal Introduction from Maggie
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Downloads - This page offers practical downloadable resources designed to help individuals explore the relationship between food, nutrition, and wellbeing. These may include food awareness trackers, meal planning guides, recipe cards, symptom tracking sheets, and reflection exercises that support a healthier and more balanced relationship with food.
Weight Loss Injections - Helpful information and guidance on weight loss injections, including how they work, potential benefits, side effects, and important considerations.
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Being on a weight-loss injection
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Being on a weight-loss injection
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Being on a weight-loss injection
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Being on a weight-loss injection
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Being on a weight-loss injection
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Being on a weight-loss injection
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Being on a weight-loss injection
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Being on a weight-loss injection
Diet - Helpful information and practical guidance on healthy eating, balanced diets, nutrition, and making positive food choices to support your health and wellbeing.
Coaching - This page provides coaching around the connection between food, nutrition, and mental wellbeing. It explores practical approaches to building a healthier relationship with eating and how nutrition can support emotional health.
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