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Mental health matters...Laughter raises the 'endorphins' in the brain and body. Endorphins are our feel good chemicals. It's not only laughing that does this - keeping the body as healthy and fit as possible works too - so Off the Wall celebrates good mood food and the joys (yes really) of exercise too. And when we're not full of the joys it is NO LAUGHING MATTER - so we share ways of getting help when we need it. That's the stuff you'll find out about on these pages. |
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What we eat affects how we feel. Obvious isn't it. Michale Caines and Jamie Oliver say so, so it must be true. And he's backed up by more research than you can throw sticks at....
But it is not just about 'nutrition'. Sometimes it's about how we eat - is there anything better for your mood than a leisurely laughing lunch with friends, or a romantic dinner for two? Sometimes it's about cherishing ourselves - is there any woman who doesn't know the benefits of ice-cream when romance is rocky? Is there a better cure for a hangover than a good English (Scottish or Irish) breakfast.
Michael Caines, Devon's most innovative chef is championing the idea that food and good mood go together. Cafes around the county will be joining in, the Western Morning News will be promoting the idea, Farmers Markets are hosting Off the Wall Good Mood Food stalls ( and during the festival be providing some light entertainment too...)
Michael Caines, Britain’s youngest 2 star Michelin chef was born in Exeter 1969. Michael has a passion for cooking and a prodigious and unique talent that has earned him the highest awards and accolades for his truly original and brilliant cuisine. He is also a devotee of using the finest local produce from the West Country. Michael founded Michael Caines Restaurants Ltd in 1999 and is an active supported of a number of local initiatives such as the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink. He is also a supporter of a number of community activities and initiatives. He is patron of Families for Children, a local adoption charity. Michael believes passionately that good food should be accessible to all. Off the Wall is very proud to have Michael as its Champion for the Good Mood Food campaign.
So watch this space to keep up to date about Good Mood Food Devon (and browse further down for more information about the healthy things that you might want to know....) |
