The Sevenoaks Health & Wellness Initiative is a partnership between Sevenoaks Town Team and The Better Body Group that aims to create a healthier, more active community.
Together, they are working with a raft of businesses, health providers, clubs and organisations to provide a comprehensive resource relating to diet, health checks, physical fitness, mental health and social opportunities.
The NHS Better Health website also has a round-up of lots of advice and suggestions to improve your health.
Find information below about opportunities in Sevenoaks to improve your health and wellness.
Healthy Eating
The Sevenoaks Health & Wellness Initiative has created these food stickers for you to look out for around town when you’re choosing a meal or snack:
- Low Salt Option – made with less added salt, gentler on your blood pressure and heart. Aiming for less than 0.75g per portion
- Low Carb Option – lower in carbohydrates, suits low carb or blood sugar eating. Aiming for less than 20% of calories from carbohydrates in the dish.
- Healthy Heart Option – lower in salt, saturated fat and trans fats. Aiming for less than 6g of saturated fat per portion.
- Balanced Option – approximately 40% carbs, 40% protein, 20% fat. A good mix of carbs, protein and healthy fats for an all-round meal.
- UPF-Free – made from real, minimally processed ingredients with no ultra-processed additives.
- High Protein Option – high in protein to support muscle growth and recovery. Up to 30g of protein per meal.
The NHS website has useful information about healthier food swaps. These simple food swap ideas can help cut down on sugar, salt and fat in your and your family’s diet, plus discover easy ways to make a swap when you next shop. Even just 1 or 2 everyday swaps can really make a difference and go a long way to making each day healthier – but the more you make, the better! Take a look at their website here: Healthier food swaps – NHS
