Oliver Foundation Newsletter January 2022

January 2022

Volume 18 Issue 1

Happy New Year

2022

Food Trends for 2022

Mushrooms will be popular, all types since they are “meaty” and can substitute for meat. Meat substitutes will continue into 2022.

We will also see “fusion” – “mersurions” of foods and restaurant names.

Mash-ups like “swicy” and “swalty” will join the linguistic mania.

We will see the blends of Asian with Mexican food. Japanese with Italian and British fare with Indian. Well India food has been huge in England in England for years, now blend it. I just wonder how Asian and Italian will be together. Kimchi with pasta? I have had Kimchi mashed potatoes, delicious.

More fizzy, non-alcoholic cocktails and a resurgence of the 1980’s drinks like

Blue Lagoons, Tequila Sunrises, Long Island iced tea and amaretto sours re-engineered with fresh juices, less sugar and better spirits.” So, over all a remake with less sugar and just better.

More Dinner parties, get togethers in small groups, due to covid, plus it’s fun. At the same time in the restaurant industry, we may see restaurants open less days, prices will continue to increase, menus will shrink, set menus, and stricker no show polices with fees, sometimes for the entire fixed prix meal. At the same time take-out and delivery increase too, for all the above reasons.

Coffee (arabica, the world’s favorite), Turmeric, Yuzi (a citrus fruit which is tart and sour and used in foods), Hibiscus, more grains, especially sunflower seeds and less meat are trending. Perhaps potato milk too. Way too many milk choices.

Lastly, there will be a continuation of comfort food; fire cooking (we are cooking more at home and so many people added to their outdoor cooking areas in the last two years), outdoor dining at home and in restaurants, and less food waste. We must stop throwing out 30 % of the food we buy. Learn what those labels really mean. Best by, expiration date, use by, it’s all very confusing; look it up and don’t throw out.

Upcoming Events

School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)

Town Hall meeting

Tuesday, January 18 - 11:30am.

This is the first official event of our newly forming Texas SHAC network! We are inviting state leaders to participate on a panel to discuss the importance of SHACs, the challenges SHACs are facing and how we can better support SHACs moving forward.

Confirmed Panelists:

Kimberly Avila Edwards MD, TMA Chair Committee of Child and Adolescent Health Karen Burnell, TX PTA Healthy Lifestyles Chair and parent on SHAC

Deanna M. Hoelscher, PhD, RDN, LD, CNS, FISBNPA, Founding Director of the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living will be our facilitator.

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Texas Action for Healthy Kids

Virtual Summit

Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022, 11:30 AM – 4:00PM

Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon CST

"We Have a Story to Tell"

As we continue to recover from the pandemic and embrace a "new normal" we can learn from and support each other.

This summit will explore stories of different aspects of school health from different perspectives. From embracing diversity, equity and inclusion to how we communicate between schools and families to focusing on social/emotional health and the impact physical activity and nutrition can have on student's well being and success. We will also discuss policies passed during the last legislative session that impact schools and School Health Advisory Councils (SHACs)

Questions? contact msmith@actionforhealthykids.org

Oliver Foundation 16th Annual Rodeo Contest

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 90th Anniversary

February 28 - March 20, 2022

Apply now

Oliver Foundation Healthy Choices Grant

Next Deadline April 15, 2022

Apply Now

Meet the Oliver Teen Advisory Board

The Oliver Foundation Teen Advisory Board is a 12-20 member organization represented by students across the Houston area. Each month you'll meet a different member who will share their perspective on living a healthy life.

Jenna Chaun, Teen Board Member

Memorial High School - Houston, Texas

Teen Board Member 2021 - Present

Jenna is a sophomore at Memorial High School. She is passionate about health and wellness and was selected this year to be a Health Ambassador for the Texas Department of Agriculture for Spring Branch ISD. In addition, she is actively involved with the Red Cross Club and the Memorial Mustangs Outreach Bunch, a service organization. Her talent as a pianist earned her an outstanding award recently at the Texas All State Festival, and when available, she also plays piano for retirement communities. To stay active, she enjoys Taekwondo, and is working towards her third degree black belt. In her free time, she enjoys running, biking, and learning new languages.

Setting Successful New Year’s Resolutions

As January 1st approaches, we all look forward to the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022. New Years is the time of the year to take a fresh start with new goals and ambitions. However, it can be difficult to keep these resolutions. The average American only keeps their New Year's resolutions for 32 days. And, in another study, only 12% of people who made New Year’s resolutions felt successful in their goals. Although it is difficult to keep goals, one study shows that people who take initiative to set resolutions are 10 times more likely to change their behavior! So, here are four tips to help you get started:

1. Define your goal

Specific- Instead of focusing on an ambiguous goal, make sure your goal is specific and achievable. This allows you to plan how you will accomplish the goal. In addition, focusing on one goal or behavior at a time is more likely to lead to success, according to the American Psychological Association.

Measurable- Your goal should be concrete and measurable. For example, instead of a vague goal of “eating healthier,” a more measurable goal might be “eat three servings of vegetables per day.”

Relevant- Ensure you care about what you’re working toward. Writing down your reasoning will guide your motivation. If you think about why you are working toward your goal, you can refer to it during times when you might feel uninspired.

2. Set a Detailed Plan

Your plan is one of the most important aspects of achieving success. While making a plan, check that the steps are small and attainable. It is easier to succeed by setting small, incremental changes, rather than large changes. Also, make sure to account for potential obstacles. By knowing exactly what you want to accomplish and difficulties, you will be more prepared to stick to your resolution and overcome anything that may sidetrack you.

3. Track your progress

If you have a measurable goal, you should write down your progress. Consider keeping a resolution journal, where you can write about struggles and successes. This will also remind you how far you’ve gone, helping you stay on course on your track to success!

4. Stick with it!

On average, it takes about 2 months to start a new habit, so don’t be discouraged. If you are having trouble motivating yourself, it might be helpful to have a motivation buddy. Find a friend with similar goals, and you can support each other. It can make setting goals fun!

There are so many aspirations and goals that can improve our lives, and a new year is a great time to commit to change. Make a timeline for a specific, measurable resolution that is important to you and start right away. Happy 2022!

Jenna Chaun January 2022