Eat Well Buffalo

11/20/2025

According to the Blue Zones, a sense of purpose can add years to your life. Purpose or "Ikigai" from Okinawa- one of the Blue Zones, is a Japanese term that blends two words: “iki” meaning “to live,” and “gai” meaning “reason,” which translates to “a reason to live".

The Thanksgiving tie-in? Write down what gives your life meaning and include one "purpose moment" you can share at Thanksgiving. What is my purpose?

My family. Each one of them provides purpose, support, and joy, which adds immense richness and "color" to my life. The strong sense of connection and fulfillment I feel continues to help me survive and thrive in this world.

What makes you get out of bed in the morning? That's your purpose🥰

11/18/2025

There are nine common principles that the Blue Zones share for their secrets to well-being and longevity- and are referred to as the the Power 9®

Using the 9 days before Thanksgiving- Eat Well Buffalo will highlight a different Power 9 principle to bring more intention, connection and well-being into our favorite holiday.

The 1st Power 9 Principle is MOVE NATURALLY. Walking, gardening, cooking are examples of how movement is built into our daily life. No marathon or gym membership is necessary.

The Thanksgiving tie -in: take a nature walk to gather inspiration for your meal or spend 15 minutes doing gentle kitchen prep. Walk/Run in the local Turkey Trot. Go together as a family for a short 15 minute walk after enjoying the feast. Enjoy and just move naturally and more often.

11/14/2025

Eat Well Buffalo loves working with to make a difference in our community. This week we hosted an amazing seasonal healthy cooking hands on workshop highlighting seasonal foods and healthy ingredients for a special and wonderful group if women.

It was an evening filled with warmth, joy and health-something much needed in a world that feels upside down.

11/03/2025

Don’t forget to downshift!

Don't forget to "downshift" (de-stress) DAILY if possible, not just on weekends or when vacationing.

Which of these downshift ideas do you plan to try this week?

Read more: https://www.bluezones.com/2022/02/13-unusual-ways-to-shed-stress-lessons-from-the-worlds-blue-zones/

11/03/2025

Eat Well Buffalo had the privilege of sponsoring the 5th Annual Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Food As Medicine Symposium last weekend, a truly remarkable event. We extend our gratitude to Beth, Purnima, and the BNMC team for their tireless efforts in bringing this vital gathering to fruition. The symposium has reignited the passion for promoting lifestyle health, and we are more committed than ever to spreading awareness about its importance. The impact of this event on our WNY community and beyond is truly remarkable. Thank you for your dedication.
Eat Well Buffalo

10/30/2025

According to the Blue Zones, the "legs-up-the-wall" pose is considered a healthy and restorative practice. The inversion can improve circulation, reduce swelling and tension in the legs, and promote relaxation. It's not a traditional exercise, but one that just might help you feel better and maybe live longer. Small changes.

10/18/2025

According to the Blue Zones, having a squad that's got your back, BFFs for life, and grandma's gossip at the dinner table can give you a reason to get out of bed in the morning (besides coffee, of course)! It's like, science says it's good for you, but let's be real, it's also way more fun! 🤣 So, what are you waiting for? Join the party, ask silly questions, LOL, and let's make some unforgettable memories together! 😄

10/17/2025

Get ready for a healthy dose of fun! 🎉 Join us at BNMC's 5th Annual Food As Medicine Symposium (Oct 23-25) where our keynote speaker George Karimalis will share secrets from Ikaria, Greece, a Blue Zones hotspot! 🇬🇷 To celebrate, we're sharing daily tips to live our best Blue Zones lives in Buffalo. TIP #1: CONNECT and MOVE - take a walk and chat with friends (or strangers!) 😊

10/15/2025

Join us next week! Great stuff!

💪This special presentation series introduces attendees to the six evidence-based pillars of Lifestyle Medicine: nutrition, physical activity, stress reduction, restorative sleep, avoidance of risky substances, and social connection. The 5th Annual Food as Medicine Symposium "Embracing Health, Empowering Communities" begins on October 23 - tickets at this link: https://theticketing.co/e/famsymposium2025?open=true.🎇

10/07/2025

Hope you can join us! Could be life changing. 💚💚💚💚

10/06/2025

Tis the season🎃🎃🎃

Looking for a healthy seasonal sweet treat?

You have to try these No Bake Spice Energy Balls

In a bowl add:
1 cup healthy peanut butter
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup maple syrup (more if you like them really sweet)
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (70% or greater cacao)

Stir well to combine and you have a "dough". Chill in freezer for 20 minutes to firm.
Remove dough from freezer and roll into balls. Store in air-tight container in fridge or freezer.

Enjoy! Share with friends or family.

Eat, drink and be scary.👻🎃🏮👹👻👹🎃🏮👻👹🎃🏮👻👹🎃🏮


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