Jan 24, 2022 | News & Updates, Physical Well-being
There is an overused phrase in nutrition writing: You are what you eat. It comes from the common understanding that the foods you fuel your body with provide the building blocks for your cells. However, over the last decade there is growing evidence that what you eat...
Apr 30, 2021 | Physical Well-being
As we continue to cope with a pandemic, it’s important to acknowledge that feeling stressed, worried or anxious is valid. If you have found yourself with less time, energy or motivation to workout, it’s understandable. Exercise is important for a variety of reasons...
May 27, 2020 | Physical Well-being
This post was written by guest bloggers Crista Hawkins, RDN and Erin Hirte, RDN of Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council and Jennifer Young, MPH, EdD, RDN of Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs. We all come to the table with our own traditions,...
Jan 23, 2020 | Physical Well-being
*Note: This post was written with assistance from psychologist and research scientist Dr. B Grace Bullock. Some days, all we need is peace and quiet. Other times, music can be a very helpful tool for boosting our well-being. Music can positively affect our emotional...
Dec 14, 2019 | Physical Well-being
Many of us celebrate the upcoming holidays with food, and shared meals are a wonderful way to improve social and emotional well-being and build a sense of community. During these celebrations, it’s not uncommon to indulge a little more than normal. Keep reading for...
Jun 17, 2019 | Physical Well-being
Summer is here, and with it comes fun activities like days in the park, stand up paddle boarding, floating in the river, camping and barbecues! It’s important to use sunscreen consistently while playing outside. Sunscreen protects your skin, the body’s largest organ,...
