MEN’S Health Week

TSS Wellbeing Heath Team

IN celebration of our MEN’S Health Week last Term, we decided to launch our MEN’S Menu, which is based around meals that tie in with the TSS MEN’S pillars and have been carefully designed to improve the functioning of our mind and body within each pillar’s domain.

Each day during this MEN’S Heath week, we are creating delicious healthy and nutritious meals in collaboration with our school caterers Chartwells.

MEN’S Menu pairs food literacy with real life application by labelling foods under our MEN’S pillars of Mindfulness, Exercise, Nutrition and Sleep. Our students will be able to boost their knowledge and confidence around food choices that best suit their needs, whether that be to fuel their body before a training session, calm their nervous system before an exam or to boost their immune system. This launch also tied in with exams which many of the boys were undertaking at the time. The healthy food prepared by members of staff and Chartwells, were served to boys and helped provide them with nutritious meals to assist with focus and relaxation.

Shown on the following page are videos about each pillar and the food served to represent it.

These are our calming foods designed to promote brain health, boost memory and concentration, and support nervous system function. These foods are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D for cognition and mood. A great option during busy study periods such as exam block, or to reduce stress levels and boost mood.

These are our energizing foods designed to support growth and performance. They are rich in low GI carbohydrates for long lasting energy, B vitamins for energy production and essential amino acids for brain health, muscle growth and repair. They are a great pre or post exercise option.

These are our everyday foods that are rich in fibre to feed your gut bugs, reduce inflammation in the body and support your immune health. They are rich in wholegrains to support cardiovascular and bowel health; animal and plant-based proteins to support growth and development; and essential minerals such as iron for oxygen transport and calcium for fluid balance and bone health.

These are our anti-inflammatory foods that heal, repair your muscle tissue, and regulate your blood sugars. These foods contain sleep-inducing nutrients such as magnesium, as well as antioxidants to support gut health and reduce oxidative damage within the body. A great option to support your mind and body after exercise, or in preparation for sleep.