NI charity teams up with Asda Downpatrick to boost clean eating for heart health
Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke (NICHS) has teamed up with Asda Downpatrick to host three workshops on healthy eating, sharing vital information with the community.
The sessions, held in towns across County Down, created a space for 60 people supported by the charity to come together, connect and take positive steps towards improved well-being.
Led by Ursula Digney from NI Chest Heart and Stroke, and Linda Owens, Community Champion at Asda Downpatrick, the workshops took place in Newtownards, Castlewellan and Downpatrick.
The groups explored simple ways to boost nutrition and support healthier eating from incorporating seeds and protein-packed Greek yoghurt into everyday meals.
The sessions were followed by a fun game of ‘Food Bingo’ which sparked
Ursula said: “It has been a pleasure working alongside Linda, combining our knowledge and experience around healthy eating to support the clients of Northern Ireland Chest Heart and stoke.
“Together, we’ve been able to share practical advice, encouragement and support to help promote healthier lifestyles within our community.”
Linda added: “What a fantastic couple of mornings we had bringing people together for our healthy eating groups.
“There was lots of fun involved as we explored easy ways to boost nutrition and support healthier eating, like incorporating seeds and protein-packed Greek yoghurt into everyday meals.
“Each group ended with a game of Food Bingo which sparked lots of healthy eating ideas and conversations.
“Sessions like these show just how powerful community can be when people come together to support health and wellbeing. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a success.”
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