Health & Well-being

Only approximately one fifth of adult Mancunians eat the recommended minimum of five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, and childhood obesity and other food related illnesses are on the increase. While in the UK we waste approximately one third of all food, 15% of the world's population go hungry on a daily basis.

A sustainable food system is about health and well being for all – individually, locally and globally. Have a look at the links on the right for more info on combining healthy and sustainable eating.

Find out more...

Eating your Five- a-day.

Combining nutrition & sustainability
in school meals report.

'A healthy diet is a sustainable diet' article.

Balancing healthy & sustainable food choices.

Eliminating food waste could lift 1billion people out of hunger say food activists.

Leading by Example:

Bolton's The Kitchen is a cafe creating tasty, simple and wholesome foods that everyone can enjoy. They have lots of experience of growing, cooking and teaching about food. The kitchen is a centre which aims to generate interest and participation in local food activity. A place where people can enjoy nutritious food at affordable prices, in the town centre of Bolton.