Throughout my career as a GP, I’ve witnessed the profound impact that lifestyle factors can have on overall health. However, it was a family history of heart disease and then the arrival of my four children that inspired me to delve deeper into the evidence which supports the benefits of nutrition and activity levels on overall well-being. Being a parent has a unique way of emphasising the importance of looking after ourselves; maintaining our ability to be caregivers, and providing our children with the best start in life.