Nutrition & Lifestyle Blog

Teachers face physical demands and emotional labor daily, leading to burnout and compassion fatigue. Schools should prioritize wellness through structural changes. Communities can support with healthy meals and volunteer help. Self-care modeling benefits both educators and students.

Winter wellness requires adapting to shorter days and reduced vitamin D. Maintain movement through indoor activities, nourish with seasonal root vegetables and leafy greens, and foster meaningful connections to combat isolation and build emotional resilience.

Week of the Young Child highlights early wellness foundations. Health habits formed before age 8 persist into adulthood. Programs reimagine physical activity as joyful exploration, incorporate mindfulness practices, and frame nutrition as sensory discovery rather than obligation.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, with World Diabetes Day on November 14. Managing diabetes requires daily commitment through balanced diet, exercise, and monitoring. Buffalo Nutrition and Dietetics' Diabetes Class offers year-round education and support for all diabetes types.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Functional nutrition supports prevention through anti-inflammatory foods, hormonal balance, and gut health. Include berries, cruciferous vegetables, and fatty fish. The Teal Pumpkin Project promotes food allergy awareness during Halloween celebrations.

Functional nutrition supports cancer recovery through anti-inflammatory foods, gut health, and detoxification. Include berries, leafy greens, and cruciferous vegetables. Manage treatment side effects with ginger for nausea and protein-rich foods for muscle maintenance and energy.