On The + Side: Homecoming, Pancakes and Superfoods

Happy Monday, and welcome back to On The + Side, your weekly dose of stories that show us the sunnier side of life. Tune in this week for fun social distancing activities, health tips and uplifting news. This blog is one you won’t want to miss!

Positive Focus

What’s making you smile lately? We share our favorite stories to help uplift and inspire you this week.

• It’s official: UCF Homecoming is here! While we may not be able to gather in person for Spirit Splash, the university has plenty of fun festivities we can enjoy from a distance. Check out this year’s lineup!
• As the election approaches, a company called Apply has launched an initiative to offer free digital voting stickers. You can check them out here, along with paid premium stickers, where proceeds will be donated to the Voter Participation Center.
• Magical Dining Month has been extended through the end of October. (You’re welcome.) $1 from every meal will be donated to Feed the Need Florida, and some restaurants are offering takeout and delivery this year.
• Two female scientists have won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry this year, thanks to their research in genome editing. This accomplishment is incredibly rare, as only seven winners in chemistry since 1901 have been women.
• Want to volunteer and give back to your community? United Way is hosting its Thanksgiving Project to provide full holiday meals to those in need in Central Florida. Learn more about volunteer days in November and how you can lend a hand.

Wellness Boosts

Healthy mind, healthy body. From getting enough movement to eating real, whole foods, we can better take care of our minds and bodies during these unprecedented times. Here are a few ways to get started.

• Feeling cramped from hours at a desk every day? Here are three stretches that one chiropractor uses to start her mornings.
• If you’re on the hunt for a healthy fall-themed breakfast, check out this easy recipe for apple-spiced pancakes! This dish is gluten-free and vegan, but does not sacrifice on taste. (Trust us, we’ve tried it.)
• What healthy foods should you add to your plate this fall? One registered dietitian weighs in on what superfoods you should start incorporating into your meals.

For the most up-to-date guidelines on taking care of yourself during this global pandemic, visit the CDC’s website.

Additional Resources

Here at On The + Side, we’re all about enjoying life while still keeping safety precautions at the forefront. Below are a few social distancing adventures we recommend taking advantage of in the coming weeks!

• Looking for a fun socially-distanced weekend activity? The Central Florida Zoo in Sanford is now offering special discounts for college students, military members and teachers.
• If music is more of your scene, Bach Festival Society is hosting two outdoor concerts on October 25, with tickets already on sale.
• College Park Spark is coming up on November 7 from 5-9 p.m. This socially distanced stroll along Edgewater Drive will allow you to support local businesses and restaurants while still practicing important safety measures.

We’ll be back next week with more positive stories and resources to make this time a little easier for everyone. To get notifications when we post a new issue, subscribe to On The + Side.

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