Theme: Harvesting Health: Cultivating Wellness and Nourishment
This theme centres on the idea that achieving good health is an active, ongoing process, much like cultivating a garden. It emphasises nurturing various aspects of our lives to foster overall well-being and proper nourishment.
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel like health is something that just happens to us, or something we only pay attention to when a problem arises. What if we shifted our perspective? What if we saw our well-being not as a fixed state, but as a vibrant garden that we actively cultivate and tend to, day by day? Just like a skilled gardener understands that a thriving harvest doesn’t happen by chance, we too must commit to nurturing the various aspects of our lives. Our well-being isn’t just about what we eat or how often we exercise, though those are crucial “seeds.” It’s a holistic ecosystem encompassing every part of who we are.
Activities:
NNM2023 was filled with different activities for each day of the week. Each day of the week was dubbed with a topic as a hashtag, and members provided video content for social media based on the topic of the day. The different days are as followsÂ
- Saturdays = #SnackSmartSaturday = ideas for healthy snacking options, recipes for homemade snacks, suggestions for portable snacks on the go, and tips for curbing unhealthy snack cravings were shared.
- Sundays = #SmoothieSunday: Members shared different smoothie recipes that include a variety of fruits, vegetables, and healthy add-ons like seeds or nuts. Followers were encouraged to create their versions and share their recipes or photos.
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- Mondays = #MindfulEating: Awareness about the importance of mindful eating. We shared tips for eating slowly, savouring each bite, and listening to hunger and fullness cues. .
- Tuesdays = Â #HydrationHacks: Â Members shared creative ways to stay hydrated, such as infused water recipes, herbal tea blends, or tips for tracking water intake.
- Wednesdays = #WellnessWednesday: We shared self-care practices, stress management techniques, or mental health tips that are connected to nutrition and overall well-being.
- Thursday = #SpotlightThursday: Experienced Dietitians and Nutritionists shared their experiences, their career progression and success stories etc
- Friday = #FactFriday: Information on the Ghana Food – Based Dietary Guidelinesas well as interesting nutrition facts or debunk common myths related to food and nutrition were shared. Â
- Tuesday(25th) #DaywithTheExpert:  A webinar with Nutrition communicator, Barbara Mayfield.  on the topic – The Basics in Nutrition Communication for Nutrition Professionals
Members across the country went to different TV stations to talk on the theme, educate and share insightful messages with the public. Articles on the different hashtags were also shared on our website.
Check out all NNM2023 activities
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