Food for Mood

Food for Mood
Designed to feed your body and your brain

Since 2019, NCIM has been offering Food for Mood courses to University undergraduates, both in person and online, thanks to grant funding from the Earthsong Foundation, engaging with students from the Universities of Bristol, Bath, and Bath Spa.

We know that nutrition is one of the five pillars of wellbeing (alongside sleep, physical activity, stress management, social connection), and that being at University can feel challenging and overwhelming. This course aims to offer fun and interactive sessions, sharing knowledge on how food can improve your mood as well as general wellbeing, and teaching core skills you can integrate into everyday life.

The courses run for three weeks (once weekly) and include nutritional information, a shared meal, and take-home treats, guided by the tutor, who is a nutritional therapist.

You will learn:

• about the gut-brain connection and the role of the microbiome
• how stress affects our body and what we can do to manage this
• how food supports our mental and emotional wellbeing
• how food can power us through exams and support sports performance
• how to cook easy and affordable meals
• how to make positive changes that stick