OUR WELLNESS JOURNEY 2026
HEALTHIER TOGETHER
PRESENTED BY LISA MILLER, NUTRITION CONSULTANT AND CHEF OLIVE SAID
Join us as we kick off our 2026 Wellness Journey to make positive changes toward supporting your body and mind. We aim to be Healthier Together – growing our wellness toolkit with traditional foods, healthy habits, and goal setting.
See you at our next session, June 12th at 1 pm!
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This month we are celebrating PRIDE Month and perfecting our grilling skills, indoors and out! Grilling can be very healthy with the right technique and the right ingredients. It’s also a great way to bring people together and build your community. Chef Olive will demonstrate both the Kefat and Vegetable Kebab to get you ready for your next summer gathering. Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will share the physical and mental health benefits of social connections and cooking together! This event is sponsored by AssetMark’s Pride+ ERG! Bonus: Attendees will be entered into a raffle!
EVENT TITLE: Fostering Community: Gather and Grill for your Health Boost your Health with a Summer Social Gathering
* Embrace the benefits of shared meals
* Grow your supportive community
* Improve long-term wellness while having fun
* Build your confidence on the grill
* SMART Goals to prioritize communal meals
Kefta Mkaouara with Sweet Tomato Jam. https://www.modernmeal.com/
recipe/796014 Vegetable Kebabs. https://www.modernmeal.com/
recipe/892605 Check the Video for the Session below:
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Join us as we continue our Wellness Journey for 2026 to make positive changes toward supporting your body and mind as we set goals to be Healthier Together utilizing education and goals surrounding traditional foods, healthy habits, and goal setting. This month we are celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month and learning about the health benefits of seafood which is so essential for the Asian cultural cuisine. Chef Olive will demonstrate a traditional Vietnamese Lemongrass Coconut Seafood Soup: https://www.modernmeal.com/recipe/936460.
With input from your ERG team members. Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will lead us through a discussion on the health benefits of seafood! Bonus: Attendees will be entered into a raffle!
Healing Sea, Healthy Hearts: An Asian Heritage Perspective
* Asian traditions around the sea
* Medicine on a Plate Philosophy
* Omega-3s and Longevity
* Mineral Wealth from the Depths
* SMART Goals: Eat from for sea
Click here for the Presentation:
Here is the Video Session here:
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This month we focus on Sustainability, celebrating Earth Day and greener living. Chef Olive will show us how to avoid waste in the kitchen by creating a flavorful, balanced meal from the fridge with Kale and Chickpea Ratatouille. https://www.modernmeal.com/recipe/932751.
Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will lead us through a discussion on how to support the health of our body, the planet, and our budget!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in the Kitchen
* Recycling and composting
* Reduce our carbon footprint
* Reuse menu ideas for something new
* Rethink packaging
* Set SMART Goals for sustainabilityClick Here for the Presentation
See link below for the video session:
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Inspired by the WoA and Women’s History Month, this month we will focus on self-care and bring it to life with a variety of ‘Rules of 5’. Chef Olive will demonstrate a delicious, quick and healthy recipe, Honey Garlic Salmon, https://www.modernmeal.com/recipe/931317.
Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will lead us through a discussion to support our busy lives with tips, tools and simple nutrient guidelines for self-care!
Self-Care starts with a Commitment to Make a Change
- Transition from work to home
- Healthful evening routine
- Healthy and simple 5 ingredient dishes
- Household help – from prep to clean up
- Set SMART Goals for self-care
Meet Chef Olive and Lisa Miller
Chef Olivier (“Olive”) Said is the founder and co-owner of Kitchen on Fire and one of the East Bay’s most popular culinary personalities. Chef Olive teaches many of the most popular Kitchen on Fire classes, leads team-building and other events, and is also a Nutrition Professional.
Lisa M. Miller, BS, NC is a Nutrition Consultant who teaches classes with a nutrition focus, promoting healthy living through meals made with high-quality ingredients and traditional cooking methods. She earned her certification with honors from the state-licensed Bauman College, College of Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts in Berkeley. She has a private nutrition practice, Ocean View Nutrition, and is also a Co-Owner, Nutrition Program Director, and Instructor of nutrition and cooking classes at Kitchen on Fire.