FUELED | wellness + nutrition with Molly Kimball YEA Networks

Do the dark days of winter make you want to curl up under the covers and stay there until the sun shines again? You're not alone. Fewer daylight hours can impact our mood, productivity and even our cravings and sleep patterns. Ochsner Health family practice physician Whitney Hardy, MD, joins me to discuss why shorter, darker days can leave us feeling down in the dumps, how much vitamin D we really need and practical tips we can follow to beat the winter blues.
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Connect with Dr. Whitney Hardy | www.ochsner.org/doctors/whitney-hardy

Donate and do good. Donate nutritious foods and do even better. This week on FUELED, I’m joined by Eat Fit Acadiana Registered Dietitian Yvette Quantz to share strategies to help us donate with intention and respect to truly help those in need, as well as a list of nutritious items to consider including in your donation.


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Eat Fit Food Pantry Donation Guide | file:///C:/Temp/Ochsner%20Eat%20Fit%20Food%20Pantry%20Donation%20Guide%202020.pdf
We Can Do Better - Yvette’s blog post | https://yvettequantz.com/we-can-do-better/
Food Pantry Donation: How to Give with Respect | https://blog.ochsner.org/articles/food-pantry-donation-how-to-give-with-respect
Healthy Acadiana Food Donation Toolkit | https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y97sc8jnxlx58ge/AADcOCecTzRJrSHNQxpvcY_Ta?dl=0

If you weren’t able to catch all of our special Dream Bold Wellness Travel Series, then don’t miss this “CliffsNotes” episode of FUELED. Scott Wanke and I share a round-up of the key takeaways from the 12 different episodes + featured experts, from packing and saving tips to advice on traveling Europe, the islands and the mountains. We also delve into the top things you need to know about solo travel, navigating credit card points and picking the right travel insurance for your adventure. Bon voyage, y'all! | Dream Bold Adventure + Travel Series, Ep 12

Whether it’s a weekend getaway or traveling abroad for a month (or two, or three), it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with all the tasks that need to be done before you leave. To help alleviate last-minute stress and uncertainty, Scott Wanke and I share our tips around passports, packing and other pre-travel to-dos. Use our suggestions to create a list of your own so that you can reduce the anxiety of planning your next adventure.
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Molly + Scott’s Backpack Picks:
Under Armour undeniable 3.0 Backpack | https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/p/backpacks_and_bags/ua_undeniable_3.0_backpack/1294721.html
North Face Trashcan Pack | https://www.bonanza.com/items/like/1033291532/The-North-Face-Trashcan-Back-Day-Pack-Black-Top-Loader-10335-F0-NEW

In this very special episode of FUELED, I fully embrace vulnerability to share my raw truth – the twists and turns, triumphs and disappointments of my journey that have brought me to where I am today, both personally and professionally. We often think we know someone – who they are, where they’re coming from, what they stand for. But the reality for many of us is that there are aspects of ourselves that we don’t often show to others, and experiences that we may not talk much about, yet have truly shaped who we are today. It’s my hope that my story might inspire, and I am honored to share it with you.

Scott Wanke and I agree that some of our favorite places to visit when traveling are European cities and island destinations. This week, as part of our special Travel and Adventure series, we share stories from our personal European and island travel experiences as well as tips on selecting a destination, planning logistics and how to best enjoy your journey.

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✧ A Country-by-Country Guide to Reopened Europe | https://www.nytimes.com/article/travel-to-europe.html
✧ Vax rules? Search by country | https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html