CONNECT EUROPEAN CULTURAL HERITAGE WITH HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Project Start

01/09/2020

Project Finish

31/08/2023

Countries

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

DESCRIPTION

The main goal of this project was to connect European cultural heritage with human and environmental health. The objective of the project was to define walking routes and a recipe book to highlight European culture, promote exercise, mindfulness, nutrition, and work towards sustainability goals. The walking routes, the recipe book and all the activities associated with the project were put into a mobile application and onto an online platform that people are able to access from anywhere. The NHS recommends regular exercise, including at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week – this project wants to link exercise with cultural exercise and also a healthy diet. Walking is low in terms of the environmental impact of the people who take part in it, as people are spending their time walking rather than other forms of transport, therefore encouraging wider sustainability goals. Walking is also an opportunity to practice mindfulness to foster mental wellbeing. The NHS states that mindfulness can lead to greater mental wellbeing. Walking is considered a form of mindfulness practice. Through the creation of a recipe book and participation in cooking workshops, participants explored nutrition and sustainable food systems.

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