WELLNESS FOUNDATION

Staying Healthy at Home

Navigating Coronavirus Together

This challenging time reminds us more than ever, that it is essential to take care of our physical, spiritual and emotional health. Just as we have always done, WF will continue to illuminate the path to wellness by providing you with resources and tools to support you during this time. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and watch your email for a variety of resources to help you and your family remain as healthy as possible and maintain your connections without leaving home. Check out our resources for surviving and thriving during Coronavirus on this page.

One thing we’ve learned from this virus is that humanity’s problems know no borders. We are all in this together and we can get through it together. The WF team will do our best to be there for you with positivity, inspiration, resources and kinship during this difficult time.

Be well and stay safe,

The Wellness Foundation Team

Now, more than ever, it's important to maintain your health and well-being

Wellness Foundation has compiled resources organized through the lens of our 4 pillars

The foundation for good health is a plant-based diet!

DELICIOUS RECIPES TO TEST YOUR KITCHEN SKILLS

• Wellness Foundation has compiled an extensive and delicious Recipe Book to help you and your family cook clean and healthy.

FOOD PREP VIDEOS FROM OUR STAFF

How to make Lentil Crepes

TIP SHEETS FOR MAINTAINING GOOD NUTRITION

Mindful Eating in Times of Stress

Nurturing a Healthy Relationship with Food in Times of Stress

Eat to Boost Immunity

LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES

• The East Hampton Food Pantry is open from 1 to 6 PM every other Tuesday.

• The Heart of the Hamptons food pantry in Southampton Village is open Wednesdays, from 10 AM to noon.

• East Hampton Meals on Wheels will continue to deliver nutritious meals to clients homes Monday - Friday.

W RESTAURANTS HELPING YOU STAY HEALTHY AT HOME WITH TAKE OUT

If you're not up to cooking, our W Restaurant partners are offering take-out orders:

• Golden Pear is open and has walk-in take-out.

• Fresno is offering take-out orders from Thursday-Monday

• Bell & Anchor is open from Tuesday-Sunday.

• Sen has takeout every day from 4-8pm; call to place your pick up order.

• Jimmy Jim's in Sag Harbor is open for take out.

• Four Oaks Juice Bar in Southampton is open for pick from 11-4pm, daily.

• Organic Krush is open for take out Mon/Thurs/Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 9AM to 4 PM

• Babette's has take out available Tuesday through Sunday, with fresh juices, smoothies and full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Open Tues-Friday until 4 PM, Saturday & Sunday until 6 PM.

• Sabrosa is accepting phone and online orders with curbside pick up. They also offer FREE DELIVERY for orders over $30!

• Check out Honest Plate for healthy, home delivered meals.

Exercising At Home

WELLNESS ZONE EXERCISE PARTNERS HELPING YOU STAY FIT AT HOME

Support our local Wellness Zone partners!

• Join yoga instructor Mary Sabo online.

• Silich Core + Strength is offering online workouts on Facebook Live.

• Mandala Yoga is offering virtual yoga and live streaming from Element Fitness's studio in East Hampton.

ELISA BITTON, WF’s FIT COACH, HELPS KEEP YOU ACTIVE

Below is a series of 4 resistance band workouts you can do in your home with minimal space. Each video is approximately 20 minutes long.

Resistance Band Workout 1

Resistance Band Workout 3

Resistance Band Workout 2

Resistance Band Workout 4

Go for a walk, and get some vitamin D and fresh air!

Helpful Ways to Relieve Stress in These Unprecedented Times

WF BLOG POSTS

Resilience

Stress

Care for Caregivers

Sleep Solutions

Relaxtion Rx

APPS AND WEBSITES

• Go to the Ten Percent Happier website and check out their free Coronavirus Sanity Guide for lots of helpful resources.

• The Calm app is free and has great guided breathing exercises and meditations to help you manage stress.

Tips for managing the stress of living in these unprecedented times from our Mindfulness Coach Kristen Dehler.

Quadrant Writing Exercise with Kristen

Staying Connected to Others

WELLNESS WARRIORS INTERVIEW SERIES

We are pleased to invite you to our "Wellness Warrior" series hosted by our Executive Director of Education and Programs, Jenn Taylor. Join Jenn as she interviews wellness experts and offers tips for staying well and balanced during these difficult times. Join our mailing list to receive reminders for upcoming Wellness Warrior events.

OTHER IDEAS FOR STAYING CONNECTED

In this time of social distancing, connecting with others can be a challenge. Join online groups, FaceTime friends, join a Zoom art class, start a Skype book club, play games online with friends or just make an old fashioned phone call.

Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more daily resources and to stay connected to your wellness community. We're here for you. If you need help navigating resources or need further support, please email us at info@wfeh.org.

Action Steps to Take Each Day To Help You Thrive

A strong immune system is more important than ever!

Plenty of fruits and veggies

Especially citrus fruits, berries, spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, kiwi, red peppers, and tomatoes. Remember, frozen fruits and veggies are just as good as fresh!