There is a huge impact that physical health can have on our mental health, included eating a well-balanced and nutritious diet. This has a positive impact and plays an important role in building our mental wellness and resilience.

We asked you to create a meal that included food from three or more of the different food groups. Here are your submissions!

Recipes

Baked Oats ~ Meaghan A.

 "1/2 cup rolled oats

  1/2 banana

  1 egg

  1 tbsp maple syrup

  1 tbsp peanut butter

  1/4 tbsp baking powder

   A pinch of sea salt

  1/4 cup almond milk (any type of         milk will work)

   A pinch of cinnamon

  Blend till oats are blended

  Stir in chocolate chips

  Pour into greased baking dish

  Place extra chocolate chips on-top    (optional)

  Bake at 3:50 for about 25-30  mins"

Baked Feta Pasta ~ Emily P.

"I took a recipe that my family had loved in the past but added more veggies and a healthy pasta substitute. Baked Feta Pasta with Vegetables First, I put cherry tomatoes, a block of feta cheese, olive oil, & a whole bunch of spices & herbs into a casserole dish and cooked it in the oven at 400 degrees for about 30 mins. Once the tomatoes looked cooked and the cheese was soft, I stirred it until it became a smooth sauce and added some spinach, mushrooms, and broccoli. I boiled some black bean spaghetti and poured the sauce over the pasta. I topped with basil and grated parmesan cheese, and voilà! You have a healthy, delicious baked feta pasta with vegetables."

Photos

Baked Feta Pasta ~ Charlotte P.

Banana Oatmeal Pancakes 

Check out this recipe HERE

Check out some of the recipes the YouthTALK team suggested, and try some out for yourself! Click the recipe name to find out more! Feel free to make any dietary substitutions you want and make sure you ENJOY YOUR MEAL!

• Breakfast Ideas

  • Curry Scramble 

  • Yogurt and Fruit Parfait

  • Banana Oatmeal Pancakes​

  • Scrambled Egg Muffins​

  • Peanut Butter and Jam Smoothie

• Snacks

  • Fruity Peanut Butter Pitas​

  • Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Sandwiches​

  • Fruit Smoothie

  • Energy Oat Balls​

  • Homemade Tzatziki Dip (serve with veggies or pita)​

• Main Meals

  • Tomato Avocado Sandwiches​

  • Cheesy Quesadillas​

  • Crunch Tuna Salad​

  • Veggie Tacos​

  • Chicken Caesar Salad​

 WELLNESS WORKS! SESSION 2 PRIZE WINNERS!! CONGRATS! 😃👏🎉

Thank you to everyone who engaged and participated  in any way during our Let's Talk Physical session in February!

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CLICK HERE to see Session 3 info!