8 min read
2 min read
We Have a New Look!
WE HAVE A NEW LOOK!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Certified Blue Zones Community
4 min read
What's New with Worksites?
WORKSITE Wellness Spotlight– JUNE 2022
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Worksites Worksite Wellness
7 min read
Blue Zones Project Shifts Community Well-Being Across Hawai‘i
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii Blue Zones Project - West Hawaii Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Central Maui Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa Blue Zones Project - Wahiawa Blue Zones Project - 4M Blue Zones Project - MMMM Blue Zones Project Certified Certified Blue Zones Community
4 min read
What's New with Worksites?
WORKSITE Wellness Spotlight– MAY 2022
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Worksites Worksite Wellness
7 min read
What's New with Schools?
School Wellness Newsletter – MAY 2022
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Schools School Wellness
9 min read
Recap on Kapolei-'Ewa's Certification Celebration
recap on Kapolei-'ewa's certification celebration
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa Certified Blue Zones Community
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What's New with Worksites?
WORKSITE Wellness Spotlight– APRIL 2022
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Worksites Worksite Wellness
8 min read
What's New with Schools?
School Wellness Newsletter – APRIL 2022
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Schools School Wellness
3 min read
Grow Your Own Garden
Eating Wisely from Your Own Backyard
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
5 min read
What's New with Schools?
School Wellness Newsletter – MARCH 2022
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Schools School Wellness
2 min read
What's New with Worksites?
Worksite Wellness Newsletter – February 2022
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Worksites Worksite Wellness
8 min read
What's New with Schools?
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School Wellness Newsletter – February 2022
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Schools School Wellness
2 min read
Top 5 Ways to Think Outside the Brown Bag
Eat Wisely on the Run
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
2 min read
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Connections: A Powerful Pillar to Well-Being
Wahiawa Seventh-day Adventist Church Maintains their Sense of Connection Thru Blue Zones Project Activities
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - Wahiawa
8 min read
School Wellness Challenge Encourages Dual Approvals in Kapolei-‘Ewa
Five New Schools in the Campbell-Kapolei Complex Area Became Blue Zones PRoject Approved Schools and Worksites
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa
5 min read
Optimizing Your Desk Environment
Set Up Your Workspace for Ergonomic Success
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
4 min read
5 Ways to Add More Steps
Get More Steps In With These 5 Habits
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
4 min read
West Hawai‘i is a Certified Blue Zones Community
West Hawai‘i Named a Certified Blue Zones Community!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - West Hawaii Certified Blue Zones Community
4 min read
Downshift Sip & Sound Prescription
Downshift and De-stress in Micro Doses
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
3 min read
Prioritize Your Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
2 min read
Iroquois Point Elementary School is Dual Approved
Iroquois Point Elementary School is the First to Achieve Blue Zones Project Dual Approval in the 2021 Kapolei-‘Ewa School Wellness Challenge
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa
4 min read
Celebrating Volunteer Month with Hawaiian Telcom
Hawaiian Telcom Launches Employee Volunteer Program, Encouraging Staff to Give Back
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Certified Blue Zones Worksite
4 min read
‘Iolani School is a Certified Blue Zones Worksite
‘Iolani School is the First School in the Nation to Become a Certified Blue Zones Worksite!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - MMMM Certified Blue Zones Worksite
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The Queen's Medical Center - West O‘ahu Health and Wellness Fair
The Queen's Medical Center - West O‘ahu Kicks Off Their Health and Wellness Fair with a Twist
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa Certified Blue Zones Worksite
3 min read
Volunteering is Good for Your Health
Giving Back Can Improve Your Well-Being
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
2 min read
Talk Story with Blanche
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion BLANCHE
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
3 min read
4 min read
Find Your Accountability Buddies for Better Well-Being
Accountability Buddies are the Key to Lifestyle Changes
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
4 min read
Almond Milk & Energy Bites
HOMEMADE ALMOND MILK & ENERGY BITES
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Recipes
3 min read
Meal Prep Tips
Simple Meal-Prepping Tips for a Healthier You
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
2 min read
Making Masks Fun
Perks of Wearing a Mask
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project Approved
2 min read
Island Pacific Academy Students Launch 'Aloha For Patients'
Island Pacific Academy Students Go Above and Beyond for Virtual Volunteer Week Hawai‘i
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project Approved
3 min read
2 min read
Work-From-Home Checklist
OPTIMIZE YOUR HOME WORKSPACE
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Worksite Wellness
3 min read
How One Unemployed Maui Resident is Spending His Time
Finding Purpose and staying connected
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
3 min read
Start Your Day with Intention
Finding Purpose in These Uncertain Times
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Worksite Wellness
3 min read
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East Hawai‘i and North Hawai‘i are Certified Blue Zones Communities
East Hawai‘i and North Hawai‘i outperform the state in well-being trends
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii Certified Blue Zones Community
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100th Blue Zones Project Worksite Approved in Hawai'i
Waiākeawaena Elementary School is the 100th Blue Zones Project Approved Worksite in Hawai‘i!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project Approved
4 min read
Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice For People and the Planet
Making the healthy choice the easy choice – for people and the planet
Topics: Power 9
3 min read
Newman Center Hawaiʻi is Blue Zones Project Approved
Congratulations Newman Center Hawai’i!
Topics: Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - MMMM
3 min read
Talk Story with Two Champions
Meet Blue Zones Project Champions, Rhilee Soriano & Nicolas K. Los Baños
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa
3 min read
Wahiawa Schools Promote Keiki Well-Being to Achieve Student Success
STARTING WITH THE KEIKI
Topics: Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - Wahiawa
2 min read
Lanakila Pacific Kupuna Wellness Center is Blue Zones Project Approved
Congratulations LANAKILA PACIFIC Kūpuna WELLNESS CENTER PROGRAMS!
Topics: Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa Blue Zones Project - Wahiawa Blue Zones Project - MMMM
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Mālama Maui Nui is Going Blue
Mālama Maui Nui Going Blue!
Topics: Power 9 Blue Zones Project - Central Maui
3 min read
4 Yoga Poses in 4 Minutes
Incorporate these easy yoga poses at work to move naturally throughout the day!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
2 min read
Find Your Purpose at a Purpose Workshop
WAKE UP EACH DAY WITH PURPOSE AND LIVE 7 YEARS LONGER, HAPPIER!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
2 min read
Kalapawai Cafe & Deli is Blue Zones Project Approved
Congratulations Kalapawai Café & Deli!
Topics: Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - Koolaupoko Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa
4 min read
Talk Story with Josh
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, JOSH OOKA
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - Central Maui
3 min read
Designing a Culture for Well-Being Solutions at Work
DESIGNING A CULTURE FOR WELL-BEING SOLUTIONS AT WORK
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Worksites
2 min read
2 min read
Talk Story with Carolyn
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, CAROLYN UCHIYAMA
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - Wahiawa
1 min read
The Incredible Impact of Volunteering
Boost Well-Being, Volunteer!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
3 min read
Making Strides Toward a New Normal
Ornish Program Walking Moai
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii
2 min read
Talk Story with Christina
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, CHRISTINA WILSON
Meet Blue Zones Project® Champion, Christina Wilson, a dedicated volunteer lead in Kapolei-‘Ewa.
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa
3 min read
Kids Zone in on Health in West O‘ahu
Queen's – West o‘ahu KidsZone Program
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved
3 min read
Dots Wahiawa is Blue Zones Project Approved
Congratulations Dots Wahiawa!
Topics: Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - Wahiawa
3 min read
Is a Worksite Well-Being Program Right For Your Company?
Worksite Well-Being Program
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Worksites
3 min read
Four Seasons is Blue Zones Project Approved
Congratulations Four Seasons Resort O'AHU at Ko Olina!
Topics: Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa
6 min read
Talk Story with Sandra
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, Sandra Razieli
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - Central Maui
3 min read
Workplace Well-Being by Design
Congratulations WCIT Architecture & DTL Strategy Studio!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved
2 min read
Maui County Federal Credit Union is Blue Zones Project Approved
Congratulations Maui County Federal Credit Union!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - Central Maui
3 min read
Waimea Elementary & Middle School are Blue Zones Project Approved
Congratulations Waimea Elementary School & Waimea Middle School!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii
1 min read
Hara Hachi Bu This Thanksgiving
Remember to Hara Hachi Bu This Thanksgiving
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
3 min read
Thanksgiving Sourdough Bread Stuffing
Sourdough bread stuffing
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Recipes
4 min read
Lā 'Ulu: Breadfruit Day at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
‘Ulu Cooking Demonstrations at the Lā ‘Ulu Festival
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Central Maui
1 min read
Talk Story with Kimo
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, Kimo Tagupa
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
3 min read
Big Island School Moai Challenge
Big Island Schools Moving Naturally with the 2018 #SchoolMoaiChallenge
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii Blue Zones Project - West Hawaii Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii
2 min read
Wahiawa Veterans Day Parade
Wahiawa Veterans day PArade
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - Wahiawa
3 min read
Talk Story with David
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, DAVID NINOMIYA
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - MMMM
2 min read
EM Bokashi Gardening Demonstration in Wahiawa
EM BOKASHI GARDENING DEMONSTRATION IN WAHIAWA
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - Wahiawa
4 min read
Partnering to Bring Power 9 to Maui Workplaces
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, Megan Nolan
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - Central Maui
2 min read
Nalu Health Bar & Café Becomes Blue Zones Project Approved
Congratulations NALU HEALTH BAR & CAFÉ IN KAILUA!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Koolaupoko
2 min read
Talk Story with Michele
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, Michele Cadiente-Cargo
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa
2 min read
Hawai‘i Island Food Policy Summit 2018
Hawai‘i Island food policy summit 2018
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii Blue Zones Project - West Hawaii Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii
3 min read
University of Hawai‘i Maui College Becomes Blue Zones Project Approved
Congratulations University of Hawai‘i Maui College!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Central Maui
2 min read
4M Schools Give Back to Honor The National Day of Service and Remembrance
Students from schools in Mānoa, Makiki, Mōʻiliʻili and McCully Paid tribute to service members, veterans, and the community in honor of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - MMMM
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DCCA Kicks Off With Blue Zones Project
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) to be one of the first State of Hawaii Department to be Blue Zones Project Certified!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved
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Hawai‘i Island Food Policy Initiatives
Blue Zones Project supported and helped implement food policy initiatives on Hawai‘i Island
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii Blue Zones Project - West Hawaii Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii
3 min read
Talk Story with Bettina
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, BETTINA MOK
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - MMMM
2 min read
HSTA Kicks off Blue Zones Project
HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (HSTA) KICKS OFF BLUE ZONES PROJECT
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii
5 min read
Talk Story with Kehau
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, KEHAU MAKAILA
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - Koolaupoko
2 min read
Cooking Demo & Wine Pairing in East Hawaii
Plant-based pupus, wine samples, and two blue zones project approved restaurant celebrations
Topics: Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii
2 min read
Sharing Care for Hawai‘i Island
Our Blue Zones Project – hawai‘i team has been supporting the first responders of the Kilauea Volcano eruption
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii
2 min read
Sun-dried Tomato Cashew Spread
Sun-dried Tomato Cashew Spread
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Recipes
4 min read
Mānoa-Makiki-McCully-Mō‘ili‘ili Kickoff
BLUE ZONES PROJECT - MĀNOA-MAKIKI-MCCULLY-MŌ‘ILI‘ILI OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - MMMM
3 min read
Kapolei-‘Ewa Kickoff
BLUE ZONES PROJECT - KAPOLEI-‘EWA OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa
2 min read
Talk Story with Heather
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, HEATHER BESSEE
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - Koolaupoko
4 min read
Wahiawa Kickoff Celebrations
BLUE ZONES PROJECT - WAHIAWA OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES WITH THREE COMMUNITY KICKOFF EVENTS
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Wahiawa
3 min read
Community Kickoff Events on O‘ahu
Join us as we kick off three new communities on o‘ahu!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa Blue Zones Project - Wahiawa Blue Zones Project - MMMM
3 min read
Revitalizing Old Stadium Park
REVITALIZING OLD STADIUM PARK
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - MMMM
3 min read
Ten Big Island Schools Celebrated National Bike/Walk to School Day in May
BIG ISLAND SCHOOLS MOVING NATURALLY FOR NATIONAL BIKE/WALK TO SCHOOL DAY
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii Blue Zones Project - West Hawaii Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii
3 min read
Kahakai Elementary School is Blue Zones Project Approved!
Congratulations KAHAKAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - West Hawaii
2 min read
4 min read
Blue Zones Project Summit 2018
BLUE ZONES PROJECT HOSTS THIRD NATIONAL SUMMIT
Repost from: Sharecare
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii
3 min read
Hawaiian Telcom: Cooking Blue Zones Style
COOKING BLUE ZONES STYLE
Written by: Taryn Nakamura, Hawaiian Telcom
Hawaiian Telcom is a Blue Zones Project participating organization.
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii
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Hawaiian Telcom: Knitting Moai
KNITTING MOAI
Written by: Geraldine Ibarra, Hawaiian Telcom
Hawaiian Telcom is a Blue Zones Project participating organization.
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii
2 min read
Daifukuji Soto Mission is Blue Zones Project Approved!
Congratulations Daifukuji Soto Mission!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - West Hawaii
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Hawaii Water Service Co. is Blue Zones Project Approved!
Congratulations Hawaii Water Service Company
Hawaii Water Service Company celebrates their recognition as a Blue Zones Project Approved™ worksite in North Hawaii. They became an approved worksite in December 2017 and celebrated their achievements with their entire staff on March 8th at their Waikoloa Baseyard on the Big Island.
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii
3 min read
Kona Community Hospital is Blue Zones Project Approved!
Congratulations Kona Community Hospital!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - West Hawaii
2 min read
1 min read
Talk Story with Theresa
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, Theresa Zendejas
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii
2 min read
Built Environment Summit in Central Maui
Built Environment Summit
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Central Maui
5 min read
Power 9 in Hawaii
Power 9 in Hawaii
The Blue Zones Power 9® are the nine healthy lifestyle habits shared by people who've lived the longest. By adapting these common principles into your day-to-day life, you too can create a healthier and happier life. We asked our colleagues at Blue Zones Project - Hawaii how they implement Power 9 in their lives.
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Koolaupoko Blue Zones Project - West Hawaii Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Central Maui Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa Blue Zones Project - Wahiawa Blue Zones Project - MMMM
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Foodland Expands Family of Blue Zones Project Stores
Congratulations Foodland!
Foodland continues its commitment to providing healthy choices for the people of Hawaii by expanding the number of Blue Zones Project Approved™ grocery stores across the state from six to 11 locations. In partnership with the Hawai‘i Medical Service Association (HMSA), Foodland is one step closer to achieving Blue Zones Project approval for all 33 locations statewide!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Koolaupoko Blue Zones Project - West Hawaii Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Central Maui Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa Blue Zones Project - Wahiawa Blue Zones Project - MMMM
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A Year of Growth
Expansion from 3 to 8 communities statewide
This past year, 2017, was a year of growth for Blue Zones Project - Hawaii. We officially launched new communities in Central Maui and West Hawaii as well as began work in Kapolei-Ewa, Manoa-Makiki-McCully-Moiliili, and Wahiawa. Take a look at our 2017 accomplishments!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Koolaupoko Blue Zones Project - West Hawaii Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Central Maui Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa Blue Zones Project - Wahiawa Blue Zones Project - MMMM
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Baldwin High School Named Central Maui's First Blue Zones Project Approved Worksite
Congratulations Baldwin High School!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - Central Maui
3 min read
Royal Kona Resort Named Blue Zones Project Approved Worksite
Congratulations Royal Kona Resort!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - West Hawaii
2 min read
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union Completes First Walking Moais in West Hawaii
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union completes the first Walking Moais in West Hawaii
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - West Hawaii
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Honolulu City Council Resolutions Passed!
Honolulu City Council Resolutions Passed!
On January 31, 2018, Blue Zones Project Hawaii members were at Honolulu City Council to support two resolutions introduced by Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine.
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Koolaupoko Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa Blue Zones Project - Wahiawa Blue Zones Project - MMMM
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Talk Story with Lisa
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, Lisa Jacobs
Lisa’s Life Transformation
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - Koolaupoko
5 min read
Our 2018 New Year Goals
Wishing you a happy New Year from everyone at Blue Zones Project!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii
3 min read
Talk Story with Alan
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, ALAN Okinaka
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii
3 min read
Waikoloa Walks
waikoloa Wanderers
In March 2016, a group from the Waikoloa Senior Club learned about Blue Zones Project® and decided to get moving by creating a Walking Moai - a group of people that meet to walk at least once a week for 10 weeks. Today, 21 months later, the group is still together and calls themselves the “Waikoloa Wanderers!”
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii
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Molokai Sweet Potato Hash and Ulu Power Bars
Two Simple & Delicious Recipes by Chef Jake Belmonte
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Recipes Blue Zones Project - Central Maui
5 min read
What We Are Thankful For
Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Blue Zones Project!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii
3 min read
Laulima Food Patch named first Blue Zones Project Approved restaurant in West Hawaii!
Congratulations Laulima Food Patch!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - West Hawaii
1 min read
Talk Story with Gayle
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, Gayle Cho
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii
5 min read
The Blue Zones of Happiness
THE BLUE ZONES OF HAPPINESS: LESSONS FROM THE WORLD'S HAPPIEST PEOPLE
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii
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Goodfellow Bros. Inc is Blue Zones Project Approved!
Congratulations Goodfellow Bros. Inc!
"To lead a company that cares about having healthy and happy employees, I am thankful that our community has such an amazing resource to assist our employees. Goodfellow Bros. Inc is honored to be approved as a certified Blue Zone workplace. The overall process, especially the purpose workshop, was both informative and fun. I gained a greater understanding of myself and actions that allow one to live a happier and longer life"
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved
1 min read
Mountain View Elementary is Blue Zones Project Approved!
Congratulations Mountain View Elementary School!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii
1 min read
Talk Story with Sharon
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, Sharon Dansereau
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii
2 min read
West Hawaii Kickoff Event
West Hawaii draws a crowd for their Kickoff Event featuring Dan Buettner!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - West Hawaii
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Central Maui Kickoff Event
Central Maui officially launched Blue Zones Project with Kickoff Week!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Central Maui
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Central Maui to Host Kickoff Event
Community celebration will feature free family-friendly activities and Dan Buettner
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Central Maui
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Talk Story with Judy
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, Judy Fujimoto
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
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West Hawaii to Host Kickoff Event
Community celebration will feature free family-friendly activities and Dan Buettner
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - West Hawaii
3 min read
Blue Zones Project is Full-Force on Oahu!
Attend a focus group on oahu
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa Blue Zones Project - Wahiawa Blue Zones Project - MMMM
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Maui Schools Get Ready with Blue Zones Project
Teachers lead by example at maui schools and get ready for the year with blue zones project
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Central Maui
2 min read
Kua O Ka La is Blue Zones Project Approved!
Congratulations Kua O Ka La!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii
2 min read
St. Augustine's Episcopal Church is Blue Zones Project Approved
Congratulations St. Augustine's!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii
2 min read
Talk Story with Kitty
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, Kitty Souza
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - Koolaupoko
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A Conversation With Oprah Winfrey
A Conversation with Oprah Winfrey
Last month, the iconic Oprah Winfrey took the stage at Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului as part of a "Live Your Best Life" event presented by digital health platform Sharecare and HMSA. During her inspirational talk, Oprah shared tips for living a more authentic and fulfilling life. It was her first public speaking appearance on Maui, where she lives part-time.
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii
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Talk Story with Guy
Meet Blue Zones Project Champion, Guy Hauaino
| Left: Guy before discovering Blue Zones Project. Right: Keaau High School Vice Principal Paul McCarty and Guy. Paul helps to lead the effort at Keaau High School towards becoming a Blue Zones Project Approved™ school. |
Guy Hauanio, a security guard at Keaau High School, was first inspired by the Blue Zones® story at work, where he first learned about Blue Zones Project®. After hearing the presentation, he decided to incorporate a plant-based diet into his lifestyle. Though it was difficult giving up kalua pig, lau lau, and other local favorites, Guy made small changes to begin eating smarter and healthier. Now, he chooses whole foods and vegetables and cooks with water instead of oil.
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9 Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii
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ICYMI: Foodland Kailua's New Blue Zones Project Checkout Lane on Living 808
Blue Zones Project on Living 808
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Koolaupoko
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The Hale Koa is first hotel in Hawaii to be Blue Zones Project Approved!
Congratulations Hale Koa!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved
3 min read
Eat to Live to 100
RECIPES TO LIVE TO 100 FROM THE TODAY SHOW
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Recipes
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Join Our Team! We're Hiring!
Transform Your Community
HMSA and Healthways are collaborating with communities in Hawaii to establish Blue Zones Project®, an initiative that makes healthy choices easier through changes to the environment, policy, and social connections.
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa Blue Zones Project - Wahiawa Blue Zones Project - MMMM
3 min read
Move to Well-Being With These 10 Simple Steps
Top 10 Ways to Start Moving Naturally
By "de-conveniencing" your home and changing your surroundings to make active living easier, you’ll burn extra calories without even thinking about it.
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
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KTA Super Stores Grocery Store Tour Schedule
KTA WAIKOLOA VILLAGE & KTA WAIMEA HOST FREE GROCERY STORE TOURS FOR HEALTHY CHOICES
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii
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Cacao Bliss Bites, Black Bean Brownies, And Kale Pesto
3 SIMPLE & DELICIOUS RECIPES BY CHEF MAYA MERRIFIELD
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Recipes Blue Zones Project - Koolaupoko
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Hawaii Job Corps In Waimanalo is Making Healthy Choices Easier
Hawaii Job Corps Center Honored as First Job Corps Center in the Nation (and 5th Worksite in Windward Oahu!) to Become Blue Zones Project Approved
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - Koolaupoko
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Hilo Doc Prescribes Walking for Good Health
HILO DOC PRESCRIBES WALKING FOR GOOD HEALTH
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii
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North Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Organizations
CELEBRATE! LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ARE MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES EASIER
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii
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Five New Hawaii Communities Selected
NEW COMMUNITIES START THE JOURNEY TO BETTTER HEALTH AND WELL-BEING WITH BLUE ZONES PROJECT MOVEMENT IN HAWAII
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - West Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Central Maui Blue Zones Project - Kapolei/Ewa Blue Zones Project - Wahiawa Blue Zones Project - MMMM
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Blue Zones December Holidays
TOP 5 WAYS TO KEEP YOU SMILING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Power 9
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North Hawaii November Community Update
Anniverary Tour a Success!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii
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North Hawaii September Community Update
Look at us now!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii
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East Hawaii September Community Update
Nourish Your Neighbor Food Drive & Volunteer Opportunity
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii
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North Hawaii August Community Update
KTA Super Stores Lands State Spotlight
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii
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Koolaupoko August Community Update
BLUE ZONES PROJECT GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Koolaupoko
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Blue Zones Power 9® Recap
TOP 5 WAYS TO ENJOY A LONGER, HEALTHIER LIFE
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East Hawaii August Community Update
First Approved Restaurant in East Hawaii!
Congratulations to Sweet Cane Café for being the FIRST Blue Zones Project Approved™ restaurant in East Hawaii! Serving healthy, local, organic ingredients, Sweet Cane Café is a family-run, farm-to-table restaurant that embraces the “Plant Slant” principals of Blue Zones Project®. "We are excited to partner with Blue Zones Project to promote community health," said owner Cherub Silverstein.
They celebrated by hosting a community celebration at their restaurant on Saturday, August 13th. Attendees enjoyed live music, Blue Zones Project Approved food samples, and natural movement activities like poi pounding.
Sweet Cane Café is known for its seasonal fruits smoothies, nutrient-dense soups and salads, taro and ‘ulu burgers, and powerful elixirs that promote good health and well-being. Majority of the restaurant’s produce are sourced from the family’s 20 acre organic farm in Onomea. Everything served is vegetarian and can be vegan and gluten-free by request. Their new restaurant location on 48 Kamana Street in Hilo allows the opportunity to host community events, which further promote health, well-being and community-building.
Congratulations again to Cherub and her Sweet Cane Café 'ohana. Their hard work and dedication to health and community well-being is clearly represented in their top-quality ingredients and delicious, plant-based recipes. Below is just a sample of some of the delicious items available on their menu. Learn more about Sweet Cane Café by visiting their Facebook page.
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii
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Blue Zones Power 9 – Plant Slant
TOP 5 WAYS TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BROWN BAG
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Blue Zones Power 9 – Purpose
TOP 5 WAYS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR HAPPINESS
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Koolaupoko July Community Update
BLUE ZONES PROJECT CELEBRATES 4TH OF JULY IN KAILUA
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - Koolaupoko
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Blue Zones Power 9 – Down Shift
TOP 5 WAYS TO DOWN SHIFT AND STRESS LESS
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Koolaupoko June Community Update
BLUE ZONES PROJECT GOES ON THE ROAD
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - Koolaupoko
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North Hawaii June Community Update
Parker School Becomes Blue Zones Project Approved
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East Hawaii June Community Update
Congratulations to Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School!
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary was featured on the front page of Hawaii Tribune-Herald (click here to read the article) for being the FIRST Blue Zones Project Approved™ school in the state of Hawaii. Congratulations to Chiefess Kapiolani - this wonderful accomplishment will benefit the school's students, staff and our East Hawaii community for many years to come.
To celebrate, a ribbon cutting was conducted on May 25 at the school's May Day Program. Celebrations will commence on August 27, with a family-fun day featuring the Blue Zones Project Power 9®. "Students are excited," said Principal David Dinkle. Special mahalo to Kerrine Smith from Chiefess Kapiolani, who lead the charge in her school becoming Blue Zones Project Approved.
Moai Celebration and Cooking Demonstration With Sure Foundation Church
On May 22nd, team Sure Blue from Sure Foundation Church in Puna held a community potluck and cooking demonstration to celebrate completing their 10-week Walking Moai goal.Chef Christine Bertaluce, who is also a member of the church, prepared a delicious garlic hummus and black bean salad, and a Kale Rainbow Salad and Tofu Watercress Salad was shared among guests.
Sure Foundation Church is making wonderful progress towards completing their Blue Zones Project Faith-Based Pledge to improve the health and well-being of their members, congregation, and community.
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii
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Blue Zones Power 9 – Family First
TOP 5 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR FAMILY A PRIORITY
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Koolaupoko May Community Update
BLUE ZONES PROJECT GOES ON THE ROAD
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North Hawaii May Community Update
North Kohala and Waimea Eating Healthy Together
North Kohala and Waimea communities have started a new round of Potluck Moais! A Moai®, or hui, is a group of five to eight people who meet at least once a week for 10 weeks. Paticipants bring a "Plant Slant" dish to share, talk story and have a great time learning about each other and exchanging recipes.
North Kohala started its Potluck Moai at Donna Maltz's hale. The group meets every other Sunday afternoon for a cooking demo, themed meals, plus a little fun with the Power 9® - "Wine @ Five."
There was so much interest during the start of their Potluck Moai, that it doubled in size. North Kohala has since formed another Moai. Their next themed meal? Caribbean!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii
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East Hawaii May Community Update
First Blue Zones Project Approved School in State Recognized
Congratulations to Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School in Hilo for being the FIRST Blue Zones Project Approved™ school in the State of Hawaii!! This is a wonderful accomplishment that will benefit the school's students, staff and our East Hawaii community.
Special mahalo to Kerrine Smith from Chiefess Kapiolani, who lead the charge in her school becoming Blue Zones Project Approved. A recognition ceremony to congratulate Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School will be held in August - our East Hawaii community is welcome to join us in this wonderful celebration. Details to come soon, so stay tuned!
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School has revived its school garden after the project was discontinued a few years ago due to vandalism during non-school hours. To bring it back to life, an after school gardening class was created, with 3rd grade students participating. They practice their green thumbs for an hour, three times a week, and learn about the science and process of gardening, healthy fruits and veggies, as well as how to prepare healthy foods. Their amazing work supports one of the pledge actions that Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary selected during the Blue Zones Project approval process.
HELCO Walking Moai Week Five Winners
Hawaii Electric Light Company (HELCO) recently held a midway-point competition with its seven Walking Moai® teams. The competition challenged teams to reach Week Five with 100% participation. All 50 participants laced up their walking shoes in pursuit of prizes and bragging rights, but only one team took home the gold - "Team Watch Dis!" Congratulations and mahalo to Team Watch Dis for your dedication and participation. HELCO has one more competition coming up at Week 10, so stay tuned to find out who will be the final winning team!
(Pictured left to right): Anela Gray, Keane Iranon, Sue Lee; Jana Ortiz-Misiaszek, Organization Lead for Blue Zones Project; Melanie Higa, Brian Lum, Lidia Dacayanan, and Heather Keamo.
Interested in starting a moai at your worksite? Contact Jana Ortiz-Misiaszek at Jana.Ortiz@healthways.com or call (808) 217-6290.
Downtown KTA is Making it Easier For You to Move Naturally and Get Healthy
Parking your car farther away to walk a little more
can help you burn a few extra calories, and every little bit of natural movement
counts
. At KTA Downtown on Keawe Street in Hilo, t
here are
two Blue Zones Project designated parking stalls for you to park at and get your walk on. Once inside of KTA, look for the “Path to Produce” arrow to point you in the right direction towards healthier food options.
Tropic Care Event coming to Ka`u and Puna Communities
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii
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Blue Zones Power 9 – Move Naturally
TOP 5 WAYS TO GET MOVING WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT IT
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East Hawaii April Community Update
Congratulations Team Sure Blue!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii
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North Hawaii April Community Update
Sea Dandelion Cafe in Honokaa becomes Blue Zones Project Approved
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii
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North Hawaii March Community Update
Mahalo to North Hawaii residents for welcoming Blue Zones Project to participate in more than a dozen celebrations, workshops, farmers markets, meetings and other gatherings throughout the past month - you've all helped make it possible for our entire community to "Live Longer, Better".
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - North Hawaii
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East Hawaii March Community Update
Planting the Seeds for a Longer Life
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Blue Zones Power 9 – Belong
TOP 5 WAYS TO ENGAGE YOUR SPIRITUAL SIDE
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North Hawaii February Community Update
Governor David Ige & Rep. Clift Tsuji Exert Pedal Power, Blue Zones Project Style
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East Hawaii February Community Update
Healthy Cooking Made Easy
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Komohana Agriculture Extension Building
875 Komohana St., Hilo
Contact: Rhona Uyetake - Resource Teacher, Hawaii Health Initiative/HPE
Email: Rhona_Uyetake/HAWAIIDO/HIDOE@notes.k12.us
It was a full house at our very first Blue Zones Project Cooking Class of the year! On January 27, more than 80 guests came out to learn from local chef, Cayenne Carocci, who prepared a couple of delicious "Plant Slant" recipes. She treated everyone's tastebuds to samples of a hearty, plant-based potato salad as well as a kale rainbow salad. Both dishes were a huge hit - satisfying and full of flavor! A big mahalo to everyone who joined us for this fun and informative cooking class.
Our next Blue Zones Project cooking demonstration will be held on March 23, this time with Chef Malu Miki from Abundant Life Natural Foods. Do you have some culinary questions that you've been itching to ask? Ms. Miki would like to hear from you! Send your cooking demo topic requests to bluezonesprojecteasthawaii@healthways.com.
All cooking demonstrations will graciously be hosted by the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) office in Hilo, thanks to Julia Zee, CTAHR’s nutritionist and registered dietician. Watch your email for future event announcements and be sure to RSVP below as space and supplies are limited.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23
5 - 7 p.m.
CTAHR Extension Office
875 Komohana Street
(Second floor conference room)
Hilo, HI 96720
East Hawaii Schools Health and Wellness Symposium
Save the Date! Come with members of your school wellness team/council members to hear about the resources available to support efforts to keep K-12 students healthy and life-long advocates for a balanced, healthFULL future!
Friday, April 298 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Komohana Agriculture Extension Building
875 Komohana St., Hilo
Contact: Rhona Uyetake - Resource Teacher, Hawaii Health Initiative/HPE
Email: Rhona_Uyetake/HAWAIIDO/HIDOE@notes.k12.us
Phone: (808) 933-0938
Brought to you by the Department of Education, Department of Health - Public Health Nursing, and Blue Zones Project. More information will be available in the coming weeks so stay tuned!
On Feb. 17, our Blue Zones Project colleagues, Jana Ortiz-Misiaszek and Carol Ignacio, were given a wonderful opportunity to present in front of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawaii (JCCIH) Education and Economic Committees. We're excited to see that the meeting resulted in several interested members registering with Blue Zones Project to take advantage of the benefits of implementing a Worksite Wellness program. Improving Worksite Wellness
Those benefits include: lower health care costs, higher productivity, and ultimately, a better quality of life, all of which can be achieved through small changes in the workplace.
Mahalo to JCCIH for allowing us to share the Blue Zones story with your members! We look forward to working together with East Hawaii organizations and the community to make well-being a priority.
| (Left to right): Edwin Hara, Hawaii Printing Corp; Jana Ortiz-Misiaszek, Blue Zones Project Organization Lead; Darice Cullio, Central Pacific Bank; Carol Ignacio, Blue Zones Project Program Manager; and Randy Kurohara, Hawaii Island Mayor’s Office. |
If you are interested in having your worksite achieve Blue Zones Project approved status, please contact bluezonesprojecteasthawaii@healthways.com.
Excellence in Wellness
We would like to personally congratulate all Hawaii public schools for receiving the “Excellence in Wellness” award this spring. In East Hawaii, the schools that are being recognized are de Silva Elementary, Hilo Intermediate, Keaau High, Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate, Pahoa High & Intermediate.
The Hawaii Department of Education (DOE) issues the annual award to public schools that score 90% or higher in meeting the DOE's Wellness Guidelines, which lay out a set of standards in three categories:
- Nutritional Guidelines
- Health and Nutrition Education
- Physical Education and Activity
This year, a record number of Hawaii public schools received the “Excellence in Wellness” award - 84 total statewide. View the full report here.
On top of going above and beyond to meet the DOE's Wellness Guidelines, many of these schools are working towards achieving Blue Zones Project Approved™ status. We are honored to be working with them on their journey towards making the healthy choice, the easy choice for students, faculty and staff.
Congratulations again to all schools for an outstanding job in making health and well-being a priority!
Go Team Sure Blue!
Sure Foundation Church in Puna launched its first Walking Moai as part of the Faith-Based Pledge process to become Blue Zone Project Approved. The team walked together in their community near Pohaku Circle, at Lava Tree State Park, and even got up early for a sunrise walk along the beautiful coast of Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Moai® (pronounced "Mo Eye") Walking Groups are groups of 5 - 8 people that meet at least once a week to walk throughout the community. The small size of the group allows the members to focus on building strong friendships—and those social connections are as vital to well-being as the exercise!
The word "moai" comes from Okinawa, Japan and means "meeting for a common purpose." In Okinawa, neighbors use moais as support systems to help those in need. Based on this tradition, Moai Walking Groups provide social interaction and support that are just as important to a person’s overall well-being as the benefits of walking.
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project - East Hawaii
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Koolaupoko February Community Update
Castle Medical Center Becomes Blue Zones Project Approved
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Blue Zones Power 9 – 80% Full
TOP 5 WAYS TO EAT LESS AND SHED SOME POUNDS
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East Hawaii Community Update
SUCCESSFUL START TO 2016
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Koolaupoko Community Update
SUCCESSFUL START TO 2016
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Blue Zones Power 9 - Wine @ Five
TOP 5 WAYS TO ENJOY THE GRAPES OF LIFE
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North Hawaii Community Update
SUCCESSFUL START TO 2016
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Koolaupoko Community Update - December 2015
Plant Slant
TIS THE SEASON OF GIVING!
Consider supporting local farmers by buying "Plant Slant" presents this holiday season and giving the gift of fresh fruits and vegetables!
The Local Inside CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program offers subscriptions for $25-$30 a week. A biweekly delivery option is also available. Right now, the program has a holiday promo featuring a petite Local Inside bag for just $15 through December 31!
Local Inside is an Oahu Farmers CSA program that sources produce from local farmers, primarily from the Hawaii Agricultural Foundation (HAF) Ag Park at Kunia, and makes the produce available to the community through easily accessible delivery locations. The two locations in Koolaupoko are Pah Ke's in Kaneohe and Big City Diner in Kailua.
CSA consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes the community's farm, with the growers and consumers providing mutual support and sharing the risks and benefits of food production.
For more information visit www.localinside.org.
On behalf of the Blue Zones Project Hawaii team, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season!
Topics: Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Blue Zones Project Approved Blue Zones Project - Koolaupoko
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North Hawaii Community Update - December 2015
Plant Slant
Photo courtesy of Waimea Ocean Film Festival
START THE NEW YEAR ON THE RIGHT FOOT!
A Waimea Ocean Film Festival walking-talk about plants that thrive in our North Hawaii environment - both native and edible - followed by a deliciously healthy "farm-to-table" cooking demo. It’s the next step in connecting Blue Zones Project with our North Hawaii community to help our ohana live longer, better - presented in partnership with Mala’ai School Garden, Waimea Outdoor Circle’s Ulu La’au Nature Park and Blue Dragon restaurant’s “farm-to-table” Chef Noah Hester.
| Chef Noah Hester of Blue Dragon restaurant at Mala`ai School Garden. |
Please join us for a walk-and-talk-story to start the new year on the right foot – making meaningful, sustainable choices to “Live Longer, Better.” Meet at Mala`ai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School at 7:30 a.m., Sunday, January 3, 2016, for Starbucks coffee and tea, then walk to Waimea Nature Park, Ulu La`au, to meet with Waimea Outdoor Circle volunteers to see and hear about native plants. Afterwards, we will walk back to Mala`ai to learn more about the plants middle school students are growing and eating! This will be followed by a healthy cooking class with Chef Noah Hester from the Blue Dragon. Learn about how the Blue Dragon Farm in North Kohala grows food to support its restaurant, and how you can create tasty, freshly harvested recipes from this talented young chef.
RSVP:
Patti Cook
cookshi@aol.com
(808) 937-2833
or
Carol Ignacio
CarolR.Ignacio@healthways.com
(808) 202-4958
Come January 1, you may also sign up at the Waimea Ocean Film Festival headquarters at the Kahilu Theatre Lobby – sooner is better!
Please wear comfortable shoes and dress in warm layers in case Waimea's wild winter weather rolls in! Please also bring your own plate – must be just 10-inches – both to minimize waste generated by the event, and to honor Blue Zones researched-based strategy of making it easier to enjoy smaller portions.
This event it is FREE thanks to kokua by all of the event partners.
We hope to see you there!
