I took the pledge Laughter is the Best Medicine · 2018-01-22 · The best part is this laughter...
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Bringing people together to create a healthy community in the Fox Valley. March 2017 In this issue: Laughter is the Best Medicine Early Care Action Team Launching Soon! Eat Well for Less Welcome Sarah Wright Weight of the Fox Valley is Hiring! "I took the pledge..." Recipe of the Month Calendar Did you know...? Food Fight STAY CONNECTED Spring is Here! The grass is turning green and soon the flowers will shoot up in all their glory. Take time this month to get outside and enjoy the beauty of spring! - WOTFV Team "I took the pledge..." Jake Jennerjohn: "I took the pledge to work out 4 - 6 times per week and eat healthy more consistently." Laughter is the Best Medicine Stressed? Sick? Need more energy? Simply try laughing it off! Not only does laughter make you happier, but it also triggers many healthy changes in the body. A laugh is a powerful tool to strengthen one's immune system, boost your energy, ease one's pain, and even protect you from stress! Giggling can also positively impact one's physical, mental, and social health. The best part is this laughter medicine doesn't cost a thing, is easy to use, and fun!
Transcript of I took the pledge Laughter is the Best Medicine · 2018-01-22 · The best part is this laughter...
Bringing people together to create a healthy community in the Fox Valley.
March 2017In this issue:
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Early Care Action Team LaunchingSoon!
Eat Well for Less
Welcome Sarah Wright
Weight of the Fox Valley is Hiring!
"I took the pledge..."
Recipe of the Month
Calendar
Did you know...?
Food Fight
STAY CONNECTED
Spring is Here!
The grass is turning green and soon the flowers will shoot up in all theirglory. Take time this month to get outside and enjoy the beauty of spring!
- WOTFV Team
"I took the pledge..."Jake Jennerjohn: "I took the pledge to work out 4 - 6times per week and eat healthy more consistently."
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Stressed? Sick? Need more energy? Simply try laughing it
off! Not only does laughter make you happier, but it alsotriggers many healthy changes in the body. A laugh is apowerful tool to strengthen one's immune system, boostyour energy, ease one's pain, and even protect you fromstress! Giggling can also positively impact one's physical,mental, and social health. The best part is this laughtermedicine doesn't cost a thing, is easy to use, and fun!
Contributor: Jake JennerjohnStudent Intern at Weight of the Fox Valley You can Take the Pledge! Choose something you can routinelydo to live a healthier life within your family or your community.
Recipe of the MonthFish Tacos with Pico de Gallo
Delicious fish tacos that are surprisingly easy to make.
Fish Tacos with Pico de Gallo
Contributor: JD Gildemeister
Find more recipes here!
CalendarWOTFV Worksite Action TeamTuesday, Apr. 18, 7:30-9:00 a.m.United Way Fox Cities1455 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952Open to current members or anyone interested in worksitewellness.To register, please contact us
WOTFV Active Communities Action TeamTuesday, Apr. 25, 7:30-9:30 a.m.Mosaic Family Health Clinic229 S. Morrison Street, Appleton, WI 54911Open to current members or anyone is interested in ActiveCommunities.To register, please contact us WOTFV Early Care & Education Action TeamWednesday, May 10, 12:30-2:30 p.m.United Way Fox Cities1455 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952Open to current members or anyone interested in Early Care &Education.To register, please contact us
Wake up with WOTFV Community EventFriday, May 19, 7:30 amBridgewood Conference Center1000 Cameron Way Neenah, WI 54956Invites to go out soon!
Did you know?Our list of parks and trails in the Fox Valley has been updated toadd more parks in Winnebago and Calumet Counties. Checkhere to easily find an outdoor activity near you!
medicine doesn't cost a thing, is easy to use, and fun!Learn more
Early Care & Education ActionTeam Launching Soon!The date has been set! Weight of the Fox Valley will be launching theEarly Care & Education Action Team on May 10th. Details:The Early Care Action Team will focus onpromoting a healthier lifestyle from a veryyoung age. We especially encourage ownersand employees of childcare centers and earlychildhood education programs, as well asparents, to take part in the Early Care &Education Action Team.
When: May 10, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.Where: United Way Fox Cities, 1455 Midway Road, Menasha WI
RSVP by sending an e-mail to Sarah Wright.
Eat Well for Less!
Eat Well for Less recipes are now available in the food aisles atWoodman's, 595 N Westhill Blvd, Appleton, and at the servicecounter at Festival Foods, 1355 Oneida St, Menasha.
A complete nutritious meal typically includes a main dish, side dish,and beverage and is approved by local dietitians. Eat Well For Lessrecipe cards include all ingredients, aisle locations, serving sizes,nutritional information and is designed to be prepared in 30 minutesor less. Learn more and find recipes here.
Tell us about your favorite vegetable on this Facebook post for achance to win a $25 gift card from Woodman's! One lucky winner willbe drawn on April 2nd!
Visit our website!
Food FightPeanut Butter vs. Almond Butter
Move over peanutbutter!
Have you noticed othertypes of nut butters atthe grocery store?There's almond butter,cashew butter, and evensunflower seed butter! Each has their ownunique taste and as itturns out their own unique benefits.
Let's take a closer look at them to find out.
Welcome, Sarah Wright!Sarah Wright joined Weight of the FoxValley as Program Manager onFebruary 1st. Sarah is a registerednurse with a passion for health andwellness and chronic diseaseprevention and has a background inproject management. Learn moreabout Sarah and her favoriterecipe here.
Weight of the Fox Valley is Hiring!Weight of the Fox Valley is hiring a Part-Time Program Assistant tostart May 1st!. We're looking for an energetic individual to help uscreate an environment that supports healthy eating and active living!Applications due April 12th. Get more information here!
Questions? Contact: Sarah [email protected]
We appreciate your continued interest in creating a community that togetherachieves and maintains a healthy weight at every age.
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