Taste of Wellness magazine helps you stay rooted in sustainable living through small choices with big impact

Smiling woman holds veggies at a farmers market in front of a "Bonita Farm" stand; text reads "A Taste of Wellness, Sept 2025, Vol 3, Issue 8." — Marilyn Alicea, health education assistant, shops at a certified farmers market in Phelan, CA. By using eco-friendly bags and choosing local produce, she demonstrates her commitment to sustainability and making choices that benefit her health and the planet.

Enriched, nutrient-based soil is the foundation for a vibrant garden — and a reminder that sustainable choices today shape a better tomorrow. Every action we take, from the food on our plates to the products we use at home, has the power to impact the future of our planet. In A Taste of Wellness Magazine, our expert County Public Health Nutrition and Wellness Services (NWS) team shares simple ways to live more sustainably and eat well at the same time.

From cultivating thriving gardens — even in small spaces — with guidance from University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Margaret O’Neill, to preparing a delicious Beet Arugula Salad with NWS Registered Dietitian Donna Pannganiban, our team equips you with tips to support both your health and the environment.

Choosing to shop locally, enjoy farm-fresh produce, and use eco-friendly household products may seem small, but together these actions add up — leading to cleaner air, renewable energy, and less dependence on landfills. Sustainability starts with you!

For more health tips and other delicious recipes, read the latest “A Taste of Wellness” magazine issue and subscribe or visit the Public Health website Nutrition and Wellness Services page at dph.sbcounty.gov/programs/nutrition.

Additional County Update News – October 2, 2025