#ELDWchallenge

We are kicking the new year off right with our first-ever #ELDWchallenge! Check our Instagram every weekday from Jan 6th-31st to get your daily dose of wellness and learn more about sustainable living habits.

Share your photos with #ELDWchallenge, spread the word by sharing our posts on your Instagram story or feed, or comment on each post to join the conversation with us as we focus on positively impacting our well-being and the environment around us.

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Have you put mindful or intuitive eating into prac

Have you put mindful or intuitive eating into practice? Intuitive eating is a self-care framework, which integrates instinct, emotion, and rational thought into your everyday food decisions. The 10 principles of intuitive eating help attune you to physical sensations and remove obstacles such as food rules, beliefs, or thoughts. It is not a diet.

Mindful eating is similar, but focuses on using all your senses when choosing to eat food that is satisfying and nourishing. It is a method that many people find freeing as there is no judgment toward food. Link in bio for a breakdown of the differences between these eating patterns.

Challenge: After learning about these eating styles, put them into practice for your next meal. Share a photo of your distraction-free dining setup with #ELDWchallenge! Then put your phone away 😊
#weeatlivedowell #mindfuleating #intuitiveeating #CompassRDNs

WEEK 3 of the #ELDWchallenge! 👊 Looking for su

WEEK 3 of the #ELDWchallenge! 👊

Looking for sustainable seafood? Search less popular alternatives and shop for flavor! By purchasing arctic char, wreck fish, lion fish and other invasive species of fish, you can help the underwater ecosystem tremendously. But did you know these fish are also sought after for their flavor and texture? Remember seafood is also seasonal and lots of chefs use the @seafoodwatch app when planning their menus too. Link in bio for recommendations.
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Challenge: Download the free @montereybayaquarium @seafoodwatch app for iOS & Android so you can see the impact your seafood choices have on the ocean! You can search different types of seafood and their rating (green = best choice, yellow = good alternative, red = avoid if possible). Share the rating of your favorite seafood and share the rating with #ELDWchallenge!
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#weeatlivedowell #sustainableseafood #seafoodwatch #seafoodsmarter

Wrapping up week 2 with some gratitude! 😌 Do yo

Wrapping up week 2 with some gratitude! 😌 Do you ever sit still and think about all the good things happening in your life? It can be so easy to get caught up in everything we "need to do" that we lose sight of what bring us joy right now. It's much easier to feel gratitude when we slow down. Try to focus on spending quality time with people you care about and celebrate the start of a new year.
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Challenge: Write down 3 things you're grateful for every day for 1 week and share with #ELDWchallenge!
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#weeatlivedowell #gratitude #grateful #mindfulness #selfcaretips

How often do you get confused when looking at "exp

How often do you get confused when looking at "expiration" dates? Sell-by, best-by, and use-by don’t have a legal definition and are often based on the manufacturer’s concerns over food freshness, not food safety. That confusion causes many of us to toss food that’s often still perfectly safe to eat. Most food product dates are not expiration dates, rather an indicator for best quality. Before tossing an item based on date alone, take a closer look, and check out the link in our bio for more info!

Challenge: Challenge: Check the shelf life of your foods with the Is My Food Safe? app or the Foodkeeper app (free on iOS & Android) to help track kitchen items and reduce your risk of food poisoning. Did something surprise you? Share it with #ELDWchallenge!
#weeatlivedowell #stopfoodwasteday #wastenotwantnot #lowwasteliving #environmentallyconscious

Have you ever tracked screen time on your phone? T

Have you ever tracked screen time on your phone? The amount of time we are looking at our screens every day has been on an upward trend for a while. We're spending more time watching TV and scrolling on our phones and less time reading or enjoying other hobbies. Some studies have shown we experience positive benefits when we limit technology use such as better sleep, decreased anxiety and stress, and it's much easier to stay present with our loved ones. Of course we need technology in our day-to-day routines to get things done, but it's fun to experiment and see what cutting back does for your mood!

Challenge: Store your phone in another room one hour before bedtime for a week. Check the settings on your phone to see how your screen time has changed. Share a screenshot of your progress with #ELDWchallenge!

#weeatlivedowell #wellnesswednesday #digitaldetox #digitalminimalism

What's your eating style? Vegetarianism has gone m

What's your eating style? Vegetarianism has gone mainstream, which means more and better plant-based options are available at your favorite restaurants and grocery stores. According to @theculinaryinstituteofamerica, plant-forward is a style of cooking and eating that emphasizes and celebrates, but is not limited to, plant-based foods - including fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans, legumes, soy foods, nuts and seeds, plant oils, and herbs and spices - and that reflects evidence-based principles of health and sustainability. Tap our link in bio for recipes!

Challenge: Share your favorite PLANT-iful meal with #ELDWchallenge. 🍈 🥕 🌽 🍅
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#weeatlivedowell #plantbased #flexitariandiet #sustainableeating #eatmoreplants

Have you heard of imperfect produce or ever tried

Have you heard of imperfect produce or ever tried it? Most consumers want their produce to look perfect, but the reality is "perfect produce" does not equal better. Imperfect produce helps our food system in a variety of ways by giving consumers an affordable and efficient (if using a delivery service) way of accessing fresh food and supporting farmers/growers by purchasing produce that would otherwise be left in the field. Ask your grocery store for blemished or "not perfect" items that other shoppers may pass up. They'll be happy to sell them, and sometimes at a discount.

Challenge: Share a photo of your imperfect produce haul or meal made with imperfect produce with #ELDWchallenge!
#weeatlivedowell #imperfectproduce #lovetheugly #stopfoodwasteday

We're wrapping up our first week and now it's time

We're wrapping up our first week and now it's time to focus on some goal-setting! Did you set any resolutions last year? What worked, what didn't work, and why? It's OK if something didn't pan out the way you planned; life happens. Remember this when setting goals for 2020! ✍️
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Challenge: Write down 3 things you want to accomplish this year. Share your goals with #ELDWchallenge.
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#weeatlivedowell #2020goals #newyearsresolutions

Have you heard of a CSA or CSF? Community supporte

Have you heard of a CSA or CSF? Community supported agriculture (CSA) consists of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes the community's farm, with the grower and consumers providing mutual support and sharing the risks and benefits of food production. Community supported fisheries (CSF) have the same function as CSAs by promoting positive relationships between fishermen, consumers, and the ocean by providing high-quality, locally caught seafood to members. Pretty neat. 👌
Challenge: Look up a CSA or CSF in your area by using the link in bio. Share your next food delivery with #ELDWchallenge!

#weeatlivedowell #stopfoodwasteday #eatlocal #communitysupportedagriculture #communitysupportedfishery

How often do you spend time outdoors (especially i

How often do you spend time outdoors (especially in the winter)? Although most of us know that being physically active every day is good for our well-being, it's hard to put into practice sometimes as most of us are sitting at a desk all day. One proven strategy to get more movement in is to schedule walking meetings. This can get tricky, though, because we usually rely on our laptops, post-its, etc. to have a productive meeting. So, how to get over this barrier? Schedule walking meetings for one-on-ones, plan your route beforehand, and review what you need for the meeting in advance.

Challenge: Schedule a walking meeting this week with a co-worker and share a photo with #ELDWchallenge!

#weeatlivedowell #optoutside #wellnesswednesday #workplacewellbeing

How many times have you asked, "what's for dinner?

How many times have you asked, "what's for dinner?" during a typical week? Meal planning helps reduce your decision fatigue about what to eat next by answering the question once at the beginning of the week. There are 3 simple steps to meal planning successfully:

1. Select recipes
2. Shop for ingredients
3. Prepare recipes

And we've made it even easier for you by taking care of the first step. Not only does meal planning save you time, but it's also a way to cut back on food expenses too by using a shopping list!

Challenge: Tap the link in bio to check out our suggested meal plans. You can find shopping lists with all the ingredients you'll need to make the recipes. Share your meal plan with #ELDWchallenge!
#weeatlivedowell #mealplan #mealplanning

Let’s kick the new year off right! Welcome to th

Let’s kick the new year off right! Welcome to the #ELDWchallenge! 🎉🙌 Do you keep seasonal produce in mind when grocery shopping? A great way to eat and cook food that is fresh, and full of nutrients is to shop local! Look for the state of origin while shopping. Many grocers post the state and even the specific farmer as part of the marketing for local, in-season produce. Even large department stores that also sell produce usually have contracts with local growers. Look up seasonal produce in your area by using the @foodprint app (free on iOS & Android) or link in bio!

Challenge: Eat seasonal produce and see how delicious eating local can be! Share your produce haul OR your meal made with local ingredients with #ELDWchallenge!

#weeatlivedowell #foodprint #shoplocal #eatlocal #sustainability #ecotips

Happy 2020, friends! 🎊 Only 3 days until our #E

Happy 2020, friends! 🎊 Only 3 days until our #ELDWchallenge kicks off! It's a great time to try out new habits and see what works for you. We want to hear what you are doing, so join us this month as we continue the conversation about ways we can positively impact well-being of people and planet.
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#weeatlivedowell #CompassRDNs #stopfoodwasteday

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The holidays and end of year celebrations are comi

The holidays and end of year celebrations are coming! With all the parties and gift-giving around this time of year comes a lot of extra waste. Like last month, we're offering up our best tips to prepare you for a #lowwasteholiday season. Link in bio!
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#weeatlivedowell #stopfoodwasteday #greentips #sustainableliving

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