Boost your health and wellness throughout the month of June
In recognition of Employee Wellness Month in June, we’ve put together a series of webinars in collaboration with our UF partners to help you boost your health and overall well-being. Grab your aprons and cook a delicious meal as you learn about the Mediterranean diet, explore ways you can build healthy habits in the workplace, how to create a comfortable workstation and more. Register today and be sure to explore our on-demand programs as well.
The Med Way Webinars:
Interested in the Mediterranean Way, or Med Way, but not sure where to start? This six-part online series, developed by North Carolina Extension and taught by UF/IFAS Extension faculty, will teach you the seven simple steps to eating the Med Way!
Introduction to the Med Way — Introduction to Mindful Eating | June 4, 6 to 7 p.m.
| Dish: Mushroom almond burger Ingredient list and directions |
Don’t let the ingredients fool you; these are some of the best vegetarian burgers ever! Gather your ingredients and cook-along with a UF/IFAS Extension faculty member. Learn what it means to eat the Med Way and the science behind this diet. By the end of the webinar, you will be equipped with tips, tools, hacks and resources to help you incorporate a Mediterranean-style eating pattern into your lifestyle.
Additional resources
Visit the Med instead of Meds website
Download the webinar handout
The Med pyramid handout
Introduction to the Med Way handout
Change Your Protein — Meal Planning | June 11, 6 to 7 p.m.
| Dish: Quick burrito bowl Ingredient list and directions |
Follow the ingredient list, or gather whatever leftovers, frozen or fresh ingredients you have lying around for this quick and delicious burrito bowl! As you put together your dish, you will learn tips, tools and hacks to change your protein, which proteins to eat less of and which to eat more.
Additional resources
Cooking dry beans handout
Change your protein handout
Swap Your Fats & Snack on Nuts and Seeds | June 18, 6 to 7 p.m.
| Dish: Olive Oil Toast Ingredient list and directions | Dish: Citrus Salad Dressing Ingredient list and directions |
Join UF/IFAS Extension faculty as they provide simple steps to swap your fats, taking the confusion out of which fats to eat and which to avoid. As part of the webinar, you will learn how to prepare a delicious olive oil toast and a citrus salad dressing!
Additional resources
Olive oil buying guide
Swap your fats
Meal planner and shopping list
Olive oil 101
Trans fats
Olive oil: Types and usage
Debunking resources:
Science or Not?
Snopes.com
Eat More Vegetables and Eat More Fruits | June 25, 6 to 7 p.m.
| Dish: Fruit Chaat Ingredient list and directions | Dish: Chili Lime Fruit Salad Ingredient list and directions |
Incorporating fruits and vegetables into your diet is an easy way to boost your health. Join UF/IFAS Extension faculty to learn how to make fruits and vegetables cost-effective, convenient and craveable. As part of the webinar, you’ll learn how to prepare a delicious fruit salad and Chaat.
Make Your Grains Whole — Label Reading | July 2, 6 to 7 p.m.
| Dish: Banana Oatmeal Pancakes Ingredient list and directions |
Whole grains are a great source of carbohydrates, nutrients and dietary fiber. But which grain is right for you? Join UF/IFAS Extension faculty to learn about the carbohydrate choice continuum, how to read grain food labels and how to incorporate whole grains into your diet. As part of this session, you’ll learn how to prepare delicious banana oatmeal pancakes!
Rethink Your Sweets — Simple Steps for Physical Activity | July 9, 6 to 7 p.m.
| Dish: Microwave Baked Apples Ingredient list and directions | Dish: Coconut Crunch Stuffed Prunes Ingredient list and directions |
Join UF/IFAS Extension faculty as they discuss the impact sugar has on your health. Participants will learn the differences between added and natural sugars, tips on label reading, steps for mindful physical activity and much more. As part of the webinar, you’ll learn how to prepare microwave-baked apples and coconut crunch stuffed prunes!
Wellness Webinars:
Motivate Your Mind with Healthy Habits in the Workplace | June 7, noon
Join UF/IFAS Extension Agents Amy Mullins and Molly Jameson for tips and strategies on how to keep your mind engaged and build healthy habits in the workplace.
Office Ergonomics Workshop | June 13, noon
Join Environmental Health and Safety Ergonomics Coordinator Julie Ramsey to learn how to create a comfortable workstation to help reduce muscle fatigue and increase productivity.
Additional resources
Download the PowerPoint
Download the ergonomics pamphlet
Ergonomics evaluation form
Eating Healthy on a Budget | June 27, noon
With the increase in food prices, everyone is looking for a way to cut down on their grocery bills. A smaller budget, however, doesn’t mean you can’t prepare healthy meals for yourself and your loved ones. Join UF/IFAS St. Johns County Extension Agent Wendy Wood, to learn strategies to help stick to your budget while preparing healthy meals.
Additional resources
Eat more colors infographic
Discover more wellness webinars and resources, explore UFHR’s Wellness programs and visit the Get Healthy section of the UF Worklife website.