Well being session

 

A Report

 Session on ‘How do diet and nutrition affect mental well-being?’

Ahlcon International School organized an innovative and informative Session on the topic, ‘How do diet and nutrition affect mental well-being?’ The Session was conducted on 5^th August 2023 with Ms. Rashmi Bhatia, the Nutritional Psychologist at VIMHANS as the keynote speaker. 

The event was attended by the Vice-Principal, Mr. Puneet Duggal, HMs, and teachers. The Vice-Principal, Mr. Puneet Duggal presented a planter to our esteemed guest, Ms. Rashmi Bhatia as a token of appreciation. Ms. Rashmi Bhatia addressed the significant impact of diet on psychological well-being, educate the audience about healthy eating habits, and promote a holistic approach to mental health and nutrition. She emphasized the fact that cooking has its therapeutic value with food being a positive tool. She delved into how certain nutrients can influence neurotransmitter production, affecting mood, anxiety, and stress levels. The emerging research on the gut-brain connection, the practice of mindful eating, and emotional responses during meals was discussed in detail.

Overall, the session helped increase public awareness of the importance of nutrition in maintaining mental well-being, leading to better-informed lifestyle choices.