OUR WELLNESS JOURNEY 2025
THE PILLARS OF WELL-BEING
PRESENTED BY LISA MILLER, NUTRITION CONSULTANT AND CHEF OLIVE SAID
Join us monthly on our wellness journey with the Kitchen on Fire team to support your body and mind, one pillar at a time. We’ll spend this year learning how the pillars work together to create balance for better health outcomes and improved quality of life through traditional foods, healthy habits, and SMART goal setting.
See you on our next session , December 5th at 1 pm!
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As we wrap up the year, we want to share some insights about the importance of addressing your health on a personal level. Chef Olive will demonstrate a meal designed for reducing inflammation with plenty of flavor for everyone at your dinner table:
Wild Cod with Sweet Potato Puree, Mushrooms and Arugula, Coriander, Cilantro and Ginger<https://www.modernmeal.com/recipe/907385>
Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will lead us through a discussion about why our nutritional needs can be fundamentally different, while giving us some focus areas for long-term nutritional support. Targeted strategies center on key risk factors to enhance motivation, adherence and optimize health outcomes! Bonus! Attendees will be entered into a raffle for a prize! *
Understand genetics and metabolism
* Changing needs by age
* Nutrients and hormones
* How lifestyle plays a role
* SMART Goals – a personalized plan!
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See the session video below:
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We are excited to collaborate with the HOLA team to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and dancing! Dancing is a fabulous form of exercise steeped in tradition. Chef Olive will demonstrate two delicious recipes selected by the HOLA team to bring Hispanic heritage to life at your dinner table:
Peruvian Ceviche with Roasted Corn and Sweet Potato<https://www.modernmeal.com/recipe/904988>
and Classic Mint Mojito<https://www.modernmeal.com/recipe/607053>.
Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will lead us through a discussion about a variety of ways to keep your body moving without missing a beat. Let’s dance, run or walk our way to good health enjoying the flavor of Hispanic culture along the way! *
Embrace different cultures to build community
* Make exercise fun through dance * Boost your mood with physical movement
* Learn from cultures to create your own path
* Set SMART Goals – start moving! Bonus! Attendees will be entered into a raffle for a prize sponsored by our HOLA group!Click Here for the presentation:
See the session video below:
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Summer is here bringing outdoor activities and higher temps so we’re focusing on the power of hydration. With the Step for Charity challenge kicking off in September, now is the perfect time to discuss the importance of fueling your body to support your mental and physical well-being. Chef Olive will demonstrate three recipes focused on hydration and nutrient-dense snacking:
Cucumber and Tomato Gazpacho,
Grilled Watermelon with Feta & Mint
and an Easy Sardine Pate.Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will lead us through a discussion about a variety of foods, summer hydration hacks and lifestyle habits so you won’t miss the mark on your daily needs.
Water you waiting for? We hope you’ll join us to get the A to Z on H2O.
Bonus! Attendees will be entered into a raffle for a prize!
Join us Friday August 15th at 1pm
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See the session video below:
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July is Social Wellness Month so we’re focused on fostering positive connections and building strong social support systems to boost your well-being.
Chef Olive will demonstrate Grilled Veggie Kebobs and Fresh Fruit Skewers<https://www.modernmeal.com/recipe/892605>, a delicious theme for social gatherings and easy items to take on-the-go to an office potluck or picnic.
Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will lead us through a discussion about a variety of foods, beverages and lifestyle habits to enhance social connections at home and at work. You won’t want to miss these tips to support positive outcomes and grow your well-being toolkit. Bonus! Attendees will be entered into a raffle for a prize!
Benefits of a positive workspace * Build a connection with nature * Create space for social activities * Healthy eating habits at work * SMART Goals for workplace wellness
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June is National Family Month so we’re focusing on the benefits of supportive family bonds on your long-term health. Chef Olive will demonstrate Grilled Zucchini Rolls, a delicious one-dish meal that can work with a variety of dietary preferences and could become your family’s go-to favorite.
Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will lead us through a discussion about clean eating and healthy lifestyle habits that can help detox our body and mind from daily stress.
Don’t miss these tips for a path to improved well-being. Bonus! Attendees will be entered into a raffle for a prize!
- Health benefits of family connections
- Healthy habits to help detox the body
- Lifestyle routines for clearing the mind
- Menus that support long-term wellness
- SMART Goals for family well-being
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See the Video Session Bellow:
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month<https://asianpacificheritage.gov/> so we’re excited to be joined by our AssetMark API group who will help us better understand and appreciate their Asian traditions and culture.
Chef Olive will demonstrate a twist on a traditional Hawaiian dish, Grilled Tofu Poke Bowl<https://www.modernmeal.com/recipe/889820>.
May is also Mental Health Awareness Month so Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will discuss foods that support mental health and reduce anxiety.
* Food is a vital part of cultural identity
* Nutrition as support for mental health
* Importance of togetherness * Participate in new cultures
* SMART goals explore Asian cuisineClick here for the presentation:
Video Session Below:
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April is Stress Awareness Month so we’re focusing on building resilience for improved long-term health.
Chef Olive demonstrate a Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Curry<https://www.modernmeal.com/recipe/886607>, a delicious one-dish meal that supports the body and mind. Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will lead us through a discussion about a variety of foods, beverages and lifestyle habits that support recovery and resilience. Join us to learn tips to support positive outcomes of effective stress management and a path to improved well-being.
Build resilience to support your body and mind:
* Understand how stress impacts well-being
* Learn what foods help support mindfulness
* Lifestyle habits that reduce stress * Create a mindset to commit to change
* Set SMART Goals to build resilience Bonus: Attendees will be entered into a raffle!Click here for the presentation:
Video Session Below:
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March is Sleep Awarness Month so we’re focusing on rest and recovery
This month we will focus on sleep which is one of the Pillars of Well-Being. Chef Olive will demonstrate a delicious Chocolate Avocado Mousse which is an ideal healthy evening snack to fend off hunger overnight, though can be enjoyed any time of day
Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will lead us through a discussion about a variety of appropriate foods, beverages and lifestyle habits to support restorative sleep including a list of evening snack options to please everyone in your home!
Bonus: Attendees will be entered into a raffle!
Refuel your body to recharge overnight:
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Create a restful sleep cycle
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Adopt supportive nutrition practices
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Practice lifestyle habits for better sleep
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Listen to your body’s needs throughout the day
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Set SMART Goals – to support restorative sleep
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Here is the Video Session below
I added a couple of recipes that I mentioned in the video:
Here is a video of the Chocolate Bark below:
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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.