It’s time to talk about something that often gets brushed under the rug: men’s health.
Men’s Health Week is an annual event in June that aims to raise awareness and encourage men to prioritise their physical and mental wellbeing.
Men’s Health Week highlights the importance of regular exercise and a balanced diet for maintaining good health. By advocating for physical and mental wellbeing, Men’s Health Week inspires men to adopt healthier habits and seek support when needed.
Looking at your nutrition is an ideal way to ensure you are looking after yourself physically, emotionally and mentally. Here are our top tips to nourish your body and mind with the power of food:
Make It Social
Did you know that sharing a meal with others can do wonders for your mental health? It’s not just about the delicious food, but also the social connection that comes with it. Try these:
Invite your mates over and cook them dinner. Nominate a mate to bring drinks, dessert or an entrée while you cook the main meal and show off your cooking skills.
Eat with the family unit – Try our 15min quick meals to take the stress out of weeknight meals.
Make it romantic – Level up date night by cooking a gourmet meal for two. Pixie points galore!
Keep Heart Disease at Bay
175,000 New Zealanders are living with heart disease and men are at higher risk, and more likely to get heart disease at a younger age. Keep your heart healthy with these tips:
- Eat plenty of plant foods particularly vegetables and fruit. The more, the better!
- Replace refined cereals/grains with whole grain foods (like oats and brown rice).
- Replace foods high in saturated fat with heart-healthy fats (nuts, seeds, oily fish, avocado etc).
Read more on heart disease in men from the Heart Foundation NZ.
Fresh Start helps you to eat a healthy and varied diet, with each recipe containing plenty of goodness to nourish you from the inside, out! All our recipes are nutritionist-approved and contain at least 2-3 servings of vegetables per serve, premium proteins, wholesome whole grains, and refined sugar-free sauces.
Know What You Need to Put in to Get the Best Out
Everyone has different nutritional needs, depending on your genetics, daily activity and body composition. Making sure you are getting enough of the good stuff can help you feel more energetic and levelheaded.
Use our Nutrition Calculator to get a better understanding on how many calories you may need to thrive in your day to day.
We offer calorie-controlled recipes, with most under 450 calories, plus our Active range is protein packed up to 650 calories – perfect for busy men! Browse our recipes here.
