Healthy Holiday Challenge
Nov 8 - Dec 17
6-week Online Lifestyle Program
Give yourself the gift of healthier habits this year with the Healthy Holiday Challenge. This 6-week program supports you with small, healthy steps you build on each week and can keep going through the new year. Join us for a healthful, relaxing, balanced, and fun holiday season!
This challenge includes:
- Weekly Raffle Prizes
- Two Grand Prizes
- Weekly newsletters with resources, recipes, and challenges for support and motivation
- Daily wellness postcards
- Virtual events
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Healthy Beverage Initiative
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The UC Diabetes Prevention Program is a campus-based small-group, one year healthy lifestyle program that uses a scientifically based approach developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help you make important lifestyle changes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead one-hour sessions in which you’ll learn healthy habits that stick, while significantly reducing your chance of developing type 2 diabetes.
If you think you could be at risk of prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, register to attend an information session or contact Cori Evans at [email protected] for more information. uhs.berkeley.edu/dpp.
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Diabetes Prevention Program Information Sessions |
November 17
12:10 - 12:50 pm
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December 8
12:10 - 12:50 pm
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Dancing for Fun & Fitness
Zumba/Samba:
12:10-1pm | Online
Instructors:
Nadia Qabazard
Nicole Castillo
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Yoga for Tension &
Stress Relief
12:10-1pm | Online
Instructor:
Laurie Ferris
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register by clicking linked dates |
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WorkFit Online (RSF)
Free Virtual Classes
(click class names to register)
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Recipe of
the Month:
Inspired by cottage and shepherd’s pie, this dish is made solely with plants. This all-in-one meal is full of vegetables, plant-based protein, and flavor. To save time, you can just make the stew and serve it with rice or another grain, or you can serve it on top of the mashed “cauli-tatoes,” or make it as written.
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No Cook Meal Prep
Tue, Oct. 14, 12:10-1pm | Online
Instructor: Kim Guess, RD
Meal prep can save you time, money, and stress. To make it even easier, these make-ahead recipes don’t even require any cooking. Demonstration and recipes provided. In honor of Zero Waste October, we'll discuss ways to reduce waste in the kitchen!
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Group Cook-Alongs
Are you looking for a fun way to connect with your colleagues? We offer a 1-hour virtual "cook-along" for work units and staff organizations by request. The format will be similar to the Kitchen Staples Cook-Along, but can be customized to your group's needs. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. (Minimum attendance: 10) |
Have a general question about food or nutrition?
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Breastfeeding Your Baby/Returning to Work or School
Thu, Oct. 7, 1-4:15pm | Online
Speaker: Tina Benitez, IBCLC
This free 3-hour class is offered once a semester and is taught by a certified lactation consultant. The first two hours cover breastfeeding basics and problem solving. The last hour focuses on planning for return-to work or school and breast pumps. Those who have already attended a breastfeeding class are welcome to join the last portion.
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Lactation Room Updates
- Giannini Hall is now open! For access to this room, refer to the program registration.
- For a complete map of lactation rooms, as well as other parenting resources, refer to the UC Berkeley Bear Cub Map.
- We are launching a calendar scheduling system for all rooms! Details to follow in an email to current program participants.
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Be Well at Work Resources |
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Creativity and Your Well-Being Series: Homemade Gifts I
Fri, Oct. 15, 12:10-1pm | Online
Instructor: Nicole Castillo
This fun series returns this semester! Engaging in creative activities can lower your blood pressure, decrease stress, improve your immune system, and increase your ability to be more productive. You can also save money by making your own thoughtful and eco-friendly gifts. Preview the supply list, and come craft along!
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Core Essentials for Better Posture
Tue, Oct. 19, 12-1pm | Online
Learn ways to improve your posture through awareness of movement patterns and exercises to balance muscles. Safe ways to sit, walk and stand will be addressed.
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Become a BerkeleyWalks! Walking Leader
Experience the benefits of social wellbeing, stress relief and renewed energy by becoming a BerkeleyWalks! Walking Leader. This redesigned BerkeleyWalks! Walking program will safely resume in Spring 2022 and we are recruiting walking leaders to help lead a 30 minute walk once or twice a month.
If you enjoy walking outdoors or exploring Berkeley’s beautiful campus, sign-up today to learn more about the program and the special Walking Leader incentives. For questions or more information contact Cori Evans at [email protected].
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Volunteer at the Staff Community Garden
The Staff Community Garden has resumed monthly volunteer days. Come experience the many healthy benefits of gardening, while safely socializing with the campus community! |
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Thu, Oct. 28, 3-5pm | Online
Are you looking for greater fulfillment in your work or personal life? This experiential workshop will move through a seven-chakra somatic experience to help you connect with your inner wisdom.
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Bears in the Kitchen: Virtual Cook-Along
Wed, Sept. 29, 4-5pm | Online
Join a UHS Registered Dietitian making salmon cakes and a seasonal salad of orange, beets and arugula. We'll be cooking live and you can follow along.
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Faculty/Staff Flyer and Information
Fall Workshops and Programs
Click the image to open the flyer and learn about this semester's exciting offerings.
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