Terminology
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100

Term used when we want to gather our team in a war room for a quick debrief or planning session; however, this could be potentially offensive to Native American people

Pow Wow

100

These areas of the world are known for having residents who live longer lives due to some key factors. 

Blue Zones

100

True or False: Eating healthy is too expensive

False: It may take some planning and time in the kitchen, but eating healthy on a budget is possible. 

100

Labor Day 2024

September 2 

100

Every year should teach you something valuable; whether you get the lesson is up to you. Every year brings you closer to expressing your whole and healed self.

Oprah Winfrey

200

Comes from the Latin word tribus, which describes a group of people connected beyond a blood relationship

Tribe

200
The 5 Blue Zones

Loma Linda, USA

Nicoya, Costa Rico

Sardinia, Italy

Icaria, Greece, 

Okinawa, Japan 

200

Helpful hints to eating healthy on a budget

  • Plan meals and snacks around sales.
  • Shop seasonally, especially with fruits and vegetables.
  • Create a shopping list and stick to it.
  • Stock up on staples, such as brown rice, whole-wheat pasta, dried beans and lentils, when on sale.
  • Consider purchasing frozen or canned fruits and vegetables as an alternative to fresh products. Be sure to check the ingredient list to avoid items with added sugars or salt.
200

September 18

International Equal Pay Day
AND Mindful Meetup Day

200

DEI Inspriational quote by C.S. Lewis

You are never too old to set another goal, or to dream a new dream. 

300

According to this website, “tribe reflects widespread but outdated 19th-century social theory” and often implies savageness in Western culture.

Learning for Justice

300

Name one Key to Healthy Aging 

1 – those who live in these zones consume a mostly plant-based diet. 

2 - Residents in these areas strictly control their caloric intake and fast on an intermittent basis. 

3 – Alcohol is consumed in moderation and when consumed is typically alcohol that is high in antioxidants, such as red wine.

4 – they have a sense of purpose in their life. 

5 – the residents of these areas have a life of vigorous activity, participating in such activities as gardening, walking, and doing daily chores. 

6 – they take part in practices that help reduce stress, such as praying, napping or hanging out with their friends or family members. 

7 – they take an active role in their personal faiths, whether going to church or attending ceremonies. 

8 – the communities of these regions consist of a wide age range, 

with both the very old and very young interacting with each other and taking part in activities together. 

9 – they have supportive social relationships that support them and encourage them in their healthy habits


300

When manufacturers remove gluten, they off add these to make up the difference in flavor and texture.

Additional sugar, salt or refined starches

300

American Business Women’s Day

September 22

300

Lauren Grant

Author of DEI Recipe of the Month
Chicken & Cucumber Lettuce wraps with Peanut Sauce. 

400

A Pow Wow is the gathering of Native American people to celebrate this. 

Old and new friendships through dance and song.

400

Is not a one-size-fits-all process

Self Improvement

400

The body parts that do a good job of detoxing 

Your liver, kidneys and gastrointestinal tract

400

The 3 Month Long Observances listed in the DEI Events Calendar 

  • Hispanic Heritage Month
  • National Guide Dog Month
  • Suicide Prevention Month

Self Improvement Month is September as well but not listed in the DEI events calendar 

400

Number of questions to ask yourself to Boost Your Self-Awareness

20 - (DEI In the News link)

500

Refers to original inhabitants of a place.

Indigenous People

500

Creator of the Full Life Framework course

Lifehack CEO Leon Ho

500

The minimal advantage of the using unrefined sugars. 

Unrefined sugar - may contain a small number of vitamins and minerals

The advantage is minimal as they are still considered added sugar and contribute to the recommended daily limit on added sugar in the diet.  

500

September 27

National Native American Day

500

Author of The Connection September 2024 issue

Victoria Butler

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