Monday 7th November

On Monday I was joined in the studio by Sophie and she shared her experience of being bullied at a local secondary school for being studious and a bit different due to certain behaviour caused by a visual impairment. To listen again click:

Chatting with Sophie about bullying at secondary school

I also covered local news, weather and stories from my weekend including my time and who I saw at The Ingrave Market, see: https://ingravecommunitymarket.blogspot.com/ for more details or some of my previous posts.

Tuesday 8th – Wednesday 9th November

I shared more local news, local events from our events guide here at Phoenix and also some I came across in a magazine that is delivered to all local areas of Brentwood and Billericay. I shared some reports from the local newspaper including the story and winner of The Lactic Fallout, obstacle race performed last weekend at the secret nuclear bunker. Then I featured:

Good nutrition is the bedrock of lifelong health, and it begins as soon as a human life is formed.

Healthy eating can stabilize our energy levels, sharpen the mind and balance our moods. Unfortunately we are bombarded by messages that can counteract our efforts. Between peer pressure (in adult and childhood) and the constant television commercials for junk and diet foods, eating healthily can be difficult and confusing.

Parents, teachers and other professionals that work with children can take some simple steps to instil healthy eating habits in children without turning meal and snack times into a battle zone or a bore. By encouraging healthy eating habits at a young age, adults can make a huge impact on children’s lifelong relationship with food and give them the best opportunity to grow into healthy, confident adults.

Nutrition for teenagers

Calories
Due to all the growth and activity, adolescent boys need 2,500-2,800 per day, while girls need around 2,200 per day. It’s best to get these calories from lean protein, low-fat dairy, whole grains, and fruits and veggies.
Protein
In order for the body to grow and maintain muscle, teens need 45-60 grams per day. The healthiest sources include game, grass fed beef, poultry, eggs, fish, shellfish, dairy and soy. Vegetarian options are lower in protein that animal derived proteins but include soy, tofu, quorn,  lentils, beans, hemp, seeds and nuts.
Calcium
Many teens do not get sufficient amounts of calcium, leading to weak bones and osteoporosis later in life. To absorb more calcium from foods and help the body sore calcium in bones, cut back on soda and other overly-sugary foods. The 1,200 mg of calcium needed per day should come from calcium rich foods such as spinach, sardines, sesame seeds, calcium enriched Soya products, low fat dairy products, pumpkin seeds, almonds, brazil nuts, hazel nuts, broccoli, curly kale, okra, watercress, dried apricots and figs, mackerel, oysters, pilchards, salmon, pulses and tofu.
Iron
Iron deficiency can lead to anaemia, fatigue, and weakness. Boys need 12 mg each day, and teen girls, who often lose iron during menstruation, need 15 mg. Iron-rich foods include lean red meat, poultry, game, beans (including baked beans), nuts, apricots, blackcurrants, figs, prunes, raisins, lentils, broccoli, curly kale, peas, Savoy cabbage, watercress, spinach, eggs, liver, kidney, liquorice, mackerel, oysters, sardines, tuna, whole grains.

Thursday 10th – Friday 11th November:

I shared my experience at the Brentwood Tweetup at the Bardswell Social club. I also had Alan Johnson from the FSB in to talk about local business and consumer news for Brentwood, Billericay and Essex. I reported some of the latest local news and weather. Sadly my local comedy duo were to busy too busy with filming and art things to make it into the studio as guests for my friday show but they are keen to come in before Christmas so fingers crossed!