For a Healthy and Happy Fall
Fall is here, and the holidays are next! Let's do our best to stay happy and healthy throughout the season.
Simple Yet Healthy Fall Snacks and Recipes
Whip up some kitchen creativity with the whole family, and make something delicious and healthy together.
Ants on a Log: Celery/Peanut Butter/Raisins, Celery/Greek Yogurt/Fruit, Celery/Hummus/Bell Peppers
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese: Add squash to your favorite mac and cheese
Cinnamon Apple Chips: Add cinnamon and sugar to apple slices and then bake/air fry until crisp
Banana Pumpkin Pancakes: Add bananas and pumpkin puree to your pancakes
Pear Crumble: Bake your pears topped with a healthy crumble of chopped walnuts and rolled oats
Cranberry muffins
As the heat backs off, it's a great time to get outside and get active, so plan a fun activity for the family.
Visit a local farm and pick your own apples and pumpkins
Rake leaves and have some fun jumping in the piles
Get lost in a corn maze
Go on a nature hike or a nature scavenger hunt
Participate in fall sports, it builds sportsmanship and physical endurance
Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
The changing seasons can be tough on our minds and emotions, so it's extra important to be gentle with yourself.
It can bring out a range of feelings, from 'winter blues' to 'summer sadness,' so it is important to do a self check-in and incorporate techniques that can help you cope with seasonal changes.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including excercising regularly, eating a balanced diet, and prioritizing sleep are important.
Staying socially engaged by pursuing or upkeeping your hobbies and making an effort to stay connected to friends and family to combat feelings of isolation.
Consider mindfulness techniques to help you manage stress.
Embrace your environment by seeking natural light, or brightening your home.
Seek professional help when needed.
