Jennifer Pumphrey

June is National Papaya Month!!

Fresh or frozen papaya is great in smoothies https://whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/myplate-cnpp/batido-smoothie
and as a yogurt or oatmeal topping https://whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/fruit-salad-jicama

Enjoy these couple recipes from ChooseMyPlate.gov

See the June Worksite Wellness Newsletter
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/WhctKJVRLGNzmLMjpnTvxphtrHVWwRMBmnwmtXGkxlSLbBfPGjgPsJMgwCrPltFJPVHRthl

WELCOA put together this quick look at the main takeaways from a recent workplace wellness study: https://www.welcoa.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/welcoa-5-key-takeaways-from-impact-of-workplace-wellness-study.pdf.pdf

A new documentary titled “Game Changers”, takes an in depth look at moving to a more plant based diet.. Take a look: http://gamechangersmovie.com/

The movie follows James Wilks, mixed martial arts fighter and champion on his quest to speed healing following near career ending injuries. He started researching nutritional support for athletes, esp…[Read more]

April is Emotional Well-being Month!! Emotional well-being is essential to your overall health. Positive mental health allows you to realize your full potential, cope with the stressors of life, and work productively. But when the stressors of life are overwhelming, your emotional health can be challenged. Here are a few stress management…[Read more]

During a recent seminar, I have learned that sitting is essentially the new “smoking”. Meaning sitting for long periods of time, in one position, isn’t good for our bodies, our joints or frankly…our sanity. So…what can do you about it, if you work behind a desk all day? Desk Yoga!! Below are few poses to help you stay fit and limber, while…[Read more]

We often don’t acknowledge that bullycide is an issue among our community due to stigma regarding mental health. However, it is very important we teach our children to be aware of the effects bullying has on their peers.
For more information on why awareness of bullycide is important, please check out a small video that I made for the school…[Read more]