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October is Nutrition Awareness

Nourish your body. Fuel your well-being.

Simple Habits for Better Health and Energy.

October is Nutrition Awareness Month! Small, healthy choices can make a big difference in your energy, focus, and overall wellness. Whether you're grabbing a meal on campus, packing a lunch, or cooking at home, every nutritious choice counts.

Quick Ways to Eat Well

  • Start with breakfast to fuel your day and support concentration.
  • Choose balanced meals when dining on campus, including healthy options available at Rivers Dining Room, prepared by UFV Culinary Arts students in Chilliwack.
  • Plan ahead and bring lunch to make healthy eating easier and reduce lunchtime stress.
  • Enjoy wholesome dinners at home by including vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.

Remember, healthy eating doesn't have to be perfect. Small, consistent choices can make a meaningful difference over time.

Call to Action

Learn. Plan. Nourish. Thrive

This month, challenge yourself to make one healthy nutrition choice each day. Your body and mind will thank you! 

Resources and education materials

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High-pressure stretches can look steady from the outside while feeling very different inside — more double-checking, decisions that take more effort. The good news: this is pressure you can move through, not just endure.

This month’s article shares small ways to decide what needs attention now and keep your pace sustainable.

馃敆 See how to move through pressure without losing your pace

 
  • Mindful Eating - learn more
  • Fuel Wisely with Nutrition - learn more
  • Building Focus in a Distracting World: Nourish your attention with diet, sleep & exercise - learn more
  • Daily Habits to Live Sustainably - learn more
  • Building Better Routines: Improving your life with better routines - learn more

Thriving Through Menopause: A Holistic Approach, (on Oct 6th) offering insights and strategies to help individuals navigate menopause with confidence and support. **QR code to register at the bottom of the newsletter and see link below:

 

Health & well-being awareness campaigns

January Mental Health July Respect in the workplace & harassment prevention
February Healthy Heart August Trauma informed care
March Women's Health September Work-life balance
April Financial Wellness October Nutrition Awareness
May Cancer Prevention November Men's health
June EDI Awareness December Self-care

 

Please contact health.disability.wellness@ufv.ca if you have any ideas to share or questions.

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