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Good morning - I’m missing not posting the daily tips that were posted during September, so thought you might like to tr...
01/10/2026

Good morning - I’m missing not posting the daily tips that were posted during September, so thought you might like to try this easy, delicious recipe that I wrote recently for cookery sessions that we are delivering for Pantry users at Pan2gether in Newport. So simple. Hope you enjoy it. With love, Michèle ❤️

PS - I may be able to cook, but photos aren’t my strong point and I didn’t want to insult you with AI

FOODS FOR MOOD — day 30 🌿Our final day — and one of our absolute favourites! 💛Well, here we are… Day 30 of Foods for Moo...
30/09/2026

FOODS FOR MOOD — day 30 🌿

Our final day — and one of our absolute favourites! 💛

Well, here we are… Day 30 of Foods for Mood.

A huge thank you to everyone who has followed along, tried the recipes, taken on board some of the tips, or simply stopped by each day for a little reminder that what we eat can have such an important part to play in how we feel.

But as we come to the end of our month, there’s something else I’d really like to leave you with…
Food is only one part of the feel-good picture💛

Yes, nourishing ourselves with a good variety of foods and nutrients can support our physical and mental wellbeing, but there are so many other little things that matter too.

✨ Kindness — giving it to others, but also remembering to give some to ourselves.

✨ Connection — picking up the phone, having a chat, meeting a friend, or reaching out when we're not feeling quite ourselves. We don't always have to manage everything alone.

✨ Gratitude — noticing the tiny things that are good. A cup of tea, sunshine through the window, a laugh with someone we love, a beautiful view, a delicious meal… sometimes the smallest things can lift us.

✨ Getting outside — daylight, fresh air and a little movement can all help us feel more connected to the world around us.

✨ Looking after our vitamin D levels — particularly as the days get shorter and darker. Vitamin D is important for many aspects of health - including your mood. Please consider supplementation over the next 6 months and feel free to talk to me privately to find the best fix for you

✨ And perhaps most importantly, be kind to yourself. There will be good days and difficult days. Feeling low from time to time is part of being human. If those feelings persist, become overwhelming, or you're struggling to cope, please reach out to someone you trust or a healthcare professional💛

So, to finish our Foods for Mood month, we're bringing you one of our ultimate comfort foods…

🥔🐟 TUNA POTATO PIE 🐟🥔

Creamy, comforting, delicious and wonderfully homely — this is one of our absolute favourites and the perfect recipe to round off the month,
because sometimes feeling good is also about sitting down to something warm, comforting and made with love ❤️

Thank you for joining us throughout September. We hope you've discovered some new ideas, enjoyed some delicious food and, perhaps most importantly, found a few little ways to nourish yourself as well as your plate.

Here's to looking after our minds, our bodies and each other — one little positive choice at a time.

With love, Michèle ❤️

29/09/2026

FOODS FOR MOOD — Day 29 🌱

Today’s question is a simple one…

What food makes YOU happy? 😋💛

Let’s have a little fun with it!

🍫 Chocolate or 🍰 cake?

🍕 Pizza or 🍝 pasta?

🍳 A big cooked breakfast or 🥪 a delicious lunch?

🍦 Ice cream or 🍓 fresh strawberries?

🍲 A comforting homemade meal or 🍽️ a meal out?

Or maybe your favourite happy food is something completely different — perhaps something that brings back a special memory or reminds you of someone you love. 🥰 For me, it’s either a steak ciabatta with onions, or mixed beans 🫘 in chilli 🌶️ sauce, served on a bed of (wholegrain) 😉 rice 🍚 served with avocado 🥑.

Food is about so much more than nutrients. It can bring comfort, joy, connection and wonderful memories.

So, if you could have one food right now purely because it makes you happy, what would it be?

Share with us below — I’d love to hear your answers!
👇😊

With love, Michèle ❤️

28/09/2026

🌈 FOODS FOR MOOD — day 28 🌈

What’s in your mood-food cupboard? 🥣💛

We’re on Day 28 already, and today I thought I’d turn the question around and ask you!

Before you head out to buy the latest “superfood”, have a little look in your own kitchen. You might already have some wonderful foods that can be part of a balanced, mood-friendly diet.

Maybe you’ve got:
🥣 Oats
🍌 Bananas
🥜 Nuts or seeds
🫘 Beans or lentils
🥚 Eggs
🫐 Frozen berries
🍫 A little dark chocolate
🐟 Tinned oily fish
🌾 Wholegrains - cereals, bread etc

It doesn’t have to be fancy, expensive or complicated.

So, what’s in YOUR mood-food cupboard? 👀

I’d love to hear one food you always have in your kitchen that makes you feel good — whether that’s because it’s nourishing, comforting, delicious, or simply something you enjoy. ❤️

And remember, food is about more than nutrients. Enjoyment, comfort, memories and sharing food with others matter too.

With love, Michèle ❤️

26/09/2026

🌿 FOODS FOR MOOD — day 26 🌿

Move Your Mood

We’ve talked a lot over the last few weeks about the foods and nutrients that can support our brain and our mood. But today, I thought we’d step away from the kitchen for a moment… and get moving! 😊

And by moving, I definitely don't mean pounding the treadmill or doing a hard workout.
Sometimes gentle movement is enough.
A walk outside, a little gardening, some stretching, dancing around the kitchen, a few minutes of yoga, or simply getting up and moving around more during the day can all be ways of bringing a little more movement into our lives.

Movement can help us feel more energised, reduce feelings of stress and give us a bit of headspace. And getting outside for a walk gives us the added bonus of fresh air and, during daylight hours, natural light. 🌤️

This isn't about pushing yourself. It's simply about finding gentle ways to move when your body feels up to it.

So today, why not try a 10-minute mood-boosting wander? 🚶‍♀️
No step target.
No fitness challenge.
No pressure.

Just put your shoes on, get outside if you can, breathe in the fresh air and have a little walk.
And when you come back, perhaps enjoy something nourishing—a warm drink, a piece of fruit, some yoghurt and berries, or a lovely balanced meal.

Because looking after our mood isn't just about what we eat.

It's also about how we move, how we rest, how we connect and how we look after ourselves. 💚

Today's little challenge:
🌿 Move for 10 minutes
🌤️ Get some daylight if you can
💧 Have a glass of water
😊 Notice how you feel afterwards

Small things really can add up.

With love, Michèle ❤️

25/09/2026

🌿 Foods for Mood — Day 25 🌿

Good morning lovely followers. 💛

Today I’m thinking about nurturing ourselves — and how self-care can be found in the simplest of things.

It might be stopping to smell a beautiful flower, taking a few quiet minutes to enjoy your favourite hot or cold drink, noticing the trees moving in the breeze, or having a lovely chat with a friend.

Maybe today, take a little moment to think of three things you’re grateful for. Nothing grand or complicated — just the little things that have brought a smile, a sense of calm, or a moment of joy.

It’s not about pretending everything is perfect. It’s simply about noticing what is there, and giving ourselves permission to enjoy it. 🌸

A little pause. A little kindness. A little nurturing.

We all deserve that.

With love, Michèle ❤️

Foods for Mood — Day 24 💚Today’s recipe is a wonderfully comforting dish — Smoked Haddock & Spinach Gratin. 🐟🌿Delicious,...
24/09/2026

Foods for Mood — Day 24 💚

Today’s recipe is a wonderfully comforting dish — Smoked Haddock & Spinach Gratin. 🐟🌿

Delicious, easy to make and packed with ingredients that can all play a part in supporting a nourishing, balanced diet — which is what Food for Mood is all about.

🐟 Smoked haddock provides protein, along with nutrients such as vitamin B12, which is important for normal energy metabolism and the nervous system. Frozen, or fresh, absolutely fine.

🌿 Spinach brings plenty of folate, magnesium and other micronutrients. Leafy greens are a lovely way of adding variety and goodness to our meals.

🥛 Crème fraîche adds that gorgeous creamy texture and a little richness — because enjoying our food matters too!

🌱 Mustard brings a lovely punch of flavour, making a simple dish really satisfying.

🧀 Cheese adds protein, calcium and, importantly, plenty of flavour and comfort.

And perhaps the biggest part of Food for Mood is simply this: a nourishing meal that you genuinely enjoy eating. Food isn't just fuel. The pleasure, comfort, routine and enjoyment we get from preparing and sharing meals (where we can) are all part of looking after ourselves. 💚
So, if you fancy something cosy, creamy and delicious today, give this one a try.
Let me know what you think when you’ve made it.
With love,
Michèle ❤️

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