If your New Year’s resolutions remain intact over a week into 2026, congratulations – roughly 23% of people have already given up on them, according to researchers.
Health and wellness-related resolutions are among the most popular, but for those looking to improve their nutrition and adopt better eating habits, knowing where to start can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Leah Groppo, a registered dietitian with Stanford Health Care, recommends focusing on manageable steps rather than pivoting to drastic shifts or restrictions. Her biggest tip is to add more plants and fiber-rich foods to meals in a way that’s palatable.
“I always think about additive nutrition, not taking away,” she said. “For example, maybe we have white rice but we can stir-fry carrots and other veggies into that, adding more to the rice. There are so many vitamins and minerals and fiber and roughage in that, and our bodies need that to function well.”
Leah shared more tips that writer Karla Kane captured in her story this week. And if trying more of what the Silicon Valley food scene has to offer is on your list of resolutions for 2026, check out Adrienne Mitchel’s article highlighting 13 restaurants opening around the region this year.
T-minus 71 days until spring,
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
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Guided Walk at Gray Whale Cove: Jan. 10 Docents lead a two-hour walk along Gray Whale Cove Trail, including evidence of the remnants of the Ocean Shore Railroad and WWII-era bunkers, plus views of the ocean, coastal plants and birds.
A Twelfth Night Feast: Jan. 10 Renaissance reenactment group The Guilde of Sainte Marie presents an evening of feasting, dancing, music and intrigue set in Tudor times.
Bair Island Volunteer Work Day: Jan. 10 Volunteers are invited to weed invasive plants and plant native species to help maintain and increase biodiversity at this event hosted by Peninsula Open Space Trust and San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory.
Sgt. Pepper’s Laser Light Show: Jan. 10 Catch beloved songs by the Beatles set to a laser light show at the planetarium, featuring the iconic concept album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band.”
The 48 Hour Musical: Jan. 11 Stanford Light Opera Company hosts a new, original musical written, designed and performed in just 48 hours, presented by Simon Lee and Sebastian Blue.
San Mateo on Ice: Through Jan. 11 Central Park transforms into an ice skating rink for the holiday season, with sessions available during the day and under the stars.
Club Fox Blues Jam’s 20th Anniversary Concert: Jan. 16 The Club Fox Blues Jam is celebrating two decades of jamming with a special concert featuring The Daniel Castro Band, The Chris Cain Band, The Greaseland All-Stars and The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra, concluding with a big jam session, naturally.
Fun with Fungus: Jan. 17 and Feb. 7 Hidden Villa leads introductory workshops on local fungus. Taking both sessions is recommended but not required; classes can be taken independently.
Peninsula Symphony with Joyce Yang: Jan. 17-18 The Peninsula Symphony is joined by Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang at a concert including Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 plus three orchestral interpretations of “Romeo and Juliet.”
Plan Ahead:
Brian Barth: Jan. 19 Kepler’s Books hosts investigative journalist Brian Barth to discuss his book “Front Street: Resistance and Rebirth in the Tent Cities of Techlandia,” an immersive look into Silicon Valley’s homeless encampments.
Caltrain’s MLK Celebration Train: Jan. 19 Take the Celebration Train for free service to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day March in San Francisco. RSVP to get a ticket for a free return trip after 1 p.m. that day.
Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine: Jan. 20 The Mountain View Library hosts a virtual event with journalist Julia Hotz, author of “The Connection Cure,” which explores how “social prescriptions of art, nature, movement and volunteer service can improve health.”
Patches and Pockets: Jan. 22 At this workshop, upcycle scrap fabric and learn to make a cozy quilt block to use as a patch or clothing decoration.
Pokey LaFarge: Jan. 31 Country, jazz and blues musician Pokey LaFarge is embarking on a solo tour and making a stop in Menlo Park, with Julian Davis opening the show.
Community Seed Exchange and Lavender for Healthy Skin Workshop: Jan. 31 Fresh Approach hosts a free potluck and seed exchange, along with a lavender relaxation ritual from DaphneGardens Skincare.
Hold Out for Joy: Music of Hope and Resilience by African American Composers: Jan. 31-Feb. 1 The African American Composer Initiative presents a concert of music honoring hope, resilience and joy, featuring works by William Grant Still, Harry Burleigh, Margaret Bonds, Betty Jackson King, Zenobia Powell Perry, Regina Baiocchi, Joshua McGhee, Valerie Capers, and Earth, Wind & Fire.
Downtown Los Altos Valentine’s Choco-Stroll: Feb. 7 Chocolate tastings, chocolate dipping and wine pairings are on the agenda for this downtown Los Altos event.
Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival: Feb. 14-15 Usher in the Year of the Horse with food, crafts, performances, firecrackers and more at Millbrae’s Lunar New Year festivities.
Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience: March 22 This G-rated tribute to Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” includes Traci Marie as Swift, a live band, choreography and plenty of costume changes.
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