RENEW Program

02/18/2026

The goal of your pre-workout nutrition is to make sure your muscles have enough glycogen, which is your body’s main energy source. How do you build your glycogen stores before a workout? Carbohydrates. 🍎

Here are some simple pre-workout ideas to get you started. Curious about post-workout? Check out our latest article at the link in bio. 💪

02/14/2026

Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day over at the RENEW Program!

Looking for support with your wellness goals? Our coaches have you covered! Check out the link in bio for more info.

02/13/2026

They say there are 5 Love Languages, but in Lifestyle Medicine, we speak a slightly different dialect. ❤️

Whether it’s the 'Act of Service' of prepping a healthy meal or the 'Words of Affirmation' found in a great lab report, showing love to your body is the most important relationship you’ll ever cultivate.

Which one of these is your Wellness Love Language? Tell us in the comments! 👇

02/09/2026

Not all fats are created equal. In honor of Heart Health Month, let’s talk about the ones your heart actually wants you to eat. 🩺❤️

In the RENEW program, we focus on adding "protective" fats that help lower inflammation and improve your lipid panels. Here are three to grab on your next grocery run:

1. Ground Flax Seeds: A powerhouse for fiber! Pro-Tip: Make sure they are "ground" or "milled" to better absorb the heart-healthy nutrients. Add a tablespoon to your morning oatmeal or smoothie.

2. Walnuts: These are rich in ALA (a type of Omega-3). They’ve been shown to support healthy artery function. Keep a pre-portioned stash in your bag for a heart-healthy snack between errands.

3. Olives: A Mediterranean staple! They are rich in oleic acid and antioxidants. They make a perfect, savory addition to a Greek salad or a "charcuterie" board of veggies.

Switching from "low fat" (the 90s trend) to "healthy fats" can feel counterintuitive, but your heart—and your brain—will thank you for the upgrade.

Which one of these is already in your pantry? Let us know in the comments!

02/04/2026

Whether you’re watching for the football, the halftime show, or just the commercials, Super Bowl Sunday is notoriously one of the hardest days of the year to stick to your nutrition goals. But in the RENEW Program, we believe you can have your Super Bowl and eat well too.

We’ve put together a "starting lineup" of swaps that satisfy the cravings without the brain fog or the blood sugar spike this Sunday.

Save this list for your grocery run! 🛒

02/03/2026

What intention will you claim for this month? 💛

02/03/2026

Celebrating these incredible physician's at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System who help us care for our most valuable asset - our health!

❤️ The human heart is an incredible machine, beating roughly 100,000 times a day without rest, endlessly pumping and contracting to its own bioelectric rhythm. It’s a lot of hard work — and the kind that can’t be obstructed or interrupted.

✨ Join SMH cardiovascular care experts this February at Sarasota Memorial’s Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute to learn about the latest life-saving possibilities in minimally invasive surgery and structural heart repair, as well as how patients are benefiting from lasting lifestyle changes designed for cardiovascular longevity.

RSVP Required: 941-917-7777 or visit https://www.smh.com/lectures

01/30/2026

Daily Affirmation: I pick myself back up when I fall. I am resilient.

01/28/2026

Coach Jordan demonstrates upper-body desk stretches to help improve your mood and reduce stress. They take less than 2 minutes and can be performed throughout the day to avoid stiffness, particularly after long periods of focused work. Breathe deeply, inhaling as you stretch and exhaling as you release to further reduce stress.

01/26/2026

Don’t think you have time to leave your desk? Try these simple movements that you can do without leaving your chair. The more you move, the better!

01/23/2026

Join Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's RENEW wellness team at tomorrow, Jan 24, from 11 am to 12 pm: Shop This, Not That: Secrets to Healthier Grocery Shopping. Register at https://www.thebaysarasota.org/event/smh-renew-at-the-bay/2026-01-10/

From confusing labels to confident choices, discover how to fill your cart with healthier swaps for your favorite foods, decode nutrition labels in seconds, and learn simple ways to eat cleaner. You won’t want to miss this one!

01/21/2026

Daily Affirmation: I accept and love my body, while I improve my health.