Being healthy is not just about losing weight. It’s about building good habits, working with your mindset and keeping your spirits up! And it helps to do it with a supportive group of friends who know where you’re coming from.
A programme made for you!
Diabetes is not part of our heritage. Neither is heart disease. What is in our heritage is a healthy heart, a strong body, vibrant and delicious foods, and a long, healthy life. You have the power to claim all of this through Living Lighter, the African and Caribbean way!
Eating well
Over the years, many food traditions have been lost. We’ve been adding extra salt, extra fat and extra carbohydrates to our diet. Eating like our ancestors is a sure way to improve our health. Living Lighter is about adopting simple, good habits that will help us do just that.
Keeping active
Our ancestors were active, walking daily and carrying out vigorous work. They were much less likely to get conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Adding more physical activity to your day is one of the most important things you can do to improve your health.
Why choose Up!Up!?
Up!Up! has been created in partnership with members of African and Caribbean communities in south London, community leaders and healthcare professionals. It will give you information, advice and practical support, giving you the knowledge you need to make decisions about your diet and lifestyle that will help you improve your health.
Find out more
Up!Up! is currently available free of charge for adults of African or Caribbean heritage who live or work in the Borough of Lewisham. If you would like to learn more about Up!Up! and things you can do to improve your health, please click the link below.
How to get on the course:
You can get on the course by referring yourself or getting a healthcare professional to refer you. Firstly, find a location of a course near you and choose how you would like to be referred.