Healthy eating and being active
Healthy eating and being active
Learn how small diet and activity changes improve your health.
Healthy eating
Follow our top tips to help manage your weight:
- cut back on fatty and sugary foods
- reduce portion sizes
- swap unhealthy snacks for healthier alternatives - NHS guide
- eat regularly at set times, including breakfast
- reward children with your time, or an outdoor activity rather than food
Visit the Better Health website for advice on healthy eating on a budget.
Being active
Walk or cycle short journeys, especially to school or work. It will save you money too, the Go Smarter Northumberland website has more information.
It's not just about being active, reduce how long you sit still. Set a TV time limit at home. At your desk try to stand up and walk around every hour.
Northumberland walks
If cycling is more your thing, you can find more information on our cycling page.
Organised health walks
Open to adults in Northumberland, they're a great way to get fit and meet new people. All walks are free and led by professional Health Trainers.
| Location | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Seaton Park Medical Group Norham Road Ashington NE63 0NG |
Monday at 1pm |
| Haltwhistle Swimming & Leisure Centre Greencroft Haltwhistle NE49 9DP |
Tuesday at 10.30am |
| Bedlington Library Glebe Road Bedlington NE22 6JX |
Thursday at 10am |
For more information contact our Health Trainers:
Email: healthtrainers@northumberland.gov.uk
Telephone: 01670 623 840
Wellbeing walks
Our partner Places Leisure hosts weekly wellbeing walks across Northumberland.
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