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How to Set the Best Goals for You in the New Year!
We are almost to the end of 2022! Soon, it will be time to switch out your calendar and welcome the new year, which means it is the perfect time to evaluate the past year and reflect on any changes you want to make in the coming year. Before you do begin setting your goals, we want to share some tips to help make them more thoughtful, SMART, and right for your needs. Keep reading for guidance on setting goals for the New Year!
A Celebration of Indigenous Cultural through Food
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in October and National Native American Heritage Month in November, Common Threads invited Jenni Lessard, a Canadian-based chef and the Interim Executive Director of the Indigenous Culinary of Associated Nations, to share about her heritage and to conduct a cooking demo with an Indigenous recipe. Chef Lessard is an entrepreneur, consultant, mother and member of the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan, located in Canada.
Winter is Coming! Tips to stay healthy during the winter months.
With the winter season approaching, our food preferences might start to change. You may begin to crave hearty, comforting meals that warm your body from the inside out. The winter months are packed with holidays, family get-togethers, and events centered around food, which may make it seem impossible to stay on track with your health and fitness goals. In this article, we will go over three important tips and tricks to help you stay healthy during the winter months!
The Connection Between Mental Health and Good Nutrition
Did you know that mental health and nutrition are connected? At Common Threads, we acknowledge this fact by focusing our work on nutrition AND overall wellness. After reading this article, you’ll understand why taking care of your body supports your mind, and vice versa. We hope you will gain some insight into how to better care for your overall well-being.
What is the philosophy of “Food is Medicine”
Food is medicine is a term that is becoming more and more popular. It was a heavy topic at the 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, and is becoming a buzzword in the media. But do you know exactly what it means? Dive into to this blog as we discuss exactly what IS “Food is Medicine”.
A Happy Healthy Halloween – Explore Recipes and Fun Activities!
Fall has finally arrived and Halloween is almost here! This is the time to start decorating, thinking about costumes, watching spooky films, and more! With that in mind, we found some fun recipes and activities that you and your family can do this month to get into the Halloween spirit.
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Common Threads Pittsburgh provides meal kits for the holidays
(WPXL NEWS, 12/20/20)
Run through the Fire
– an interview with CEO Linda Novick O’Keefe (BizCastHQ, 6/7/17)
Cooking For Life
film from TakeCare, 2019
U.S. senators should stop playing politics with America’s hungry children
(The Miami Herald, 7/23/20)
Common Threads, Top Box, & Mariano's Partner for COVID-19 Relief
Chicago Food Magazine, 4/13/20
Healthy Thanksgiving recipes with Tamron Hall
(Tamron Hall, 11/27/20)
Café La Trova Team Feeds Families During Pandemic
(Miami New Times, 4/6/20)
Common Threads: The Power of Using Food for Change and Education
(KitchenChat, 7/29/19)
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