Learning Outcomes
Explore the relationship between nutrition, lifestyle and mental wellbeing, with a particular focus on anxiety. This webinar looks at how everyday food choices and eating habits may influence factors associated with mood, stress and emotional wellbeing.
Attendees will gain practical, evidence-based information to help them make more informed choices while understanding that nutrition forms only one part of supporting mental health.
What is it?
Anxiety: Food for Thought is an educational webinar exploring the relationship between nutrition and anxiety.
The session looks at nutrients involved in normal nervous system and psychological function, foods and dietary habits that may be less helpful, and the wider role of mindful eating and lifestyle factors.
The webinar is designed to complement, rather than replace, appropriate medical or mental health support.
How long is it?
60 minutes (45min + 15min Q&A)
How is it hosted?
This session can be delivered either:
- In-person (at your office or chosen venue)
- Online as a live talk
It is highly interactive in both formats, using Slido to engage participants throughout.
What’s included:
In this webinar we look at nutrition for mental health, including:
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- The gut-brain link
- Nutrients to calm anxiety
- Foods that are less helpful
- Practical daily strategies
What attendees will gain
- A better understanding of the relationship between nutrition and mental wellbeing.
- An introduction to nutrients that can play a role in normal psychological and nervous system function.
- Greater awareness of foods and dietary habits that may be less supportive during periods of stress or anxiety.
- Practical ideas for creating more balanced eating patterns.
- An understanding of the importance of regular meals and mindful eating.
- Greater awareness of lifestyle factors that can interact with nutrition and wellbeing.
- Practical strategies that can be incorporated into everyday life without restrictive diets or complicated nutrition plans.
Ideal organisations
- All employees: offering accessible education around nutrition and mental wellbeing.
- Workplace mental health initiatives: as a complementary session alongside wider mental health and wellbeing support.
- Stress awareness programmes: helping employees explore another aspect of their overall wellbeing.
- Wellbeing weeks and campaigns: particularly those focusing on mental health, resilience or healthy lifestyles.
- Employees interested in the food–mood connection: providing evidence-based information without presenting nutrition as a treatment for anxiety.
Why it matters in the workplace
- Mental wellbeing affects working life: anxiety and stress can influence concentration, energy, sleep and day-to-day wellbeing.
- Nutrition is one part of the picture: food cannot replace appropriate mental health support, but everyday dietary habits can form part of a broader wellbeing approach.
- Practical self-care: understanding the food–mood relationship gives employees additional tools to consider within their own wellbeing routines.
- Energy and concentration: eating patterns that support stable energy levels may also help employees manage demanding working days.
- Whole-person wellbeing: the session complements workplace initiatives around mental health, sleep, resilience, physical activity and stress management.
- Evidence-based education: it helps employees navigate an area where there is considerable conflicting and sometimes misleading information online.
Important notice:
- The information in this webinar is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
- The information is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition.
- If you have a diagnosed medical condition, you should consult a doctor before making any major changes to your diet, and;
- Some supplements may interact with medications and you should check with your GP before commencing any supplement programme.
Expert Speaker
Anjanette Fraser
MSc Nutritional Medicine, University of Surrey.
Anjanette’s first degree was Business Studies, then followed a career in Corporate Finance (Mergers & Acquisitions) at PricewaterhouseCoopers London. In 2001 a new chapter began with a move to Australia to study nutrition.
Upon qualification in 2005 Anjanette returned to the UK and created The Natural Alternative Health & Wellbeing Ltd, delivering wellbeing and nutrition content to workplaces.
In 2023 Anjanette obtained an MSc in Nutritional Medicine from Surrey University.