COME PREPARED Set yourself up for success by not leaving home without snacks, wa- ter, and meals to support your needs throughout the day. Un- healthy food choices often hap- pen when time and options are limited, and quick nourishment is needed. When packing a snack box, choose something you enjoy and will actually eat. Fruit, nuts, and cheese are always good op- tions, or perhaps you prefer veg- gies with hummus and a jerky stick. Smoothies are another ex- cellent choice for a midmorning nutrient boost. SLEEP STRATEGIES Looking to improve your sleep routine? Start by keeping a writ- ten log of your sleep schedule for one or two weeks to assess how much or how little sleep you are getting. Use this data to improve your sleep quality by maintaining a consistent sleep routine, lim- iting screen time, lowering the thermostat a few degrees, man- aging worries by jotting them down, and setting them aside to address the next day when you are fully rested.
Happy National Wellness Month!
Marta Shand | Beaumont Unified School District Marta Shand is an advocate for wellness and promotes healthy habits to her students, staff and community. She has spent 24 years holding management positions in the field of Nutrition including time in both Healthcare and School Nutrition settings. Currently a Director of Child Nutrition Services at Beaumont Unified School District where she is committed to expanding the Nutrition Advisory Council (NAC) Classes and the Student Wellness Committees. Marta Shand holds a BS in Dietetics and has been awarded the Health Advocate Award by Coachella Valley Health Collaborative.
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