The Road to Wellness: Focus on Nutrition

March 3, 2023

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The Road to Wellness

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Focus on Nutrition

by Lacy Wolff,  ERS Health Promotion Administrator

Wellness

National Nutrition Month is a great opportunity to reset, learn and expand your nutritional knowledge! Check out this list of resources available to support you this month and beyond on nutrition related topics.

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Wondr Health is a virtual program available at no cost to HealthSelectSM participants who want to manage their weight and feel their best. Wondr focuses on changing eating and other lifestyle habits. If accepted to the program you will receive a welcome kit of useful tools and can immediately start watching the self-paced, personalized videos and engage with the online Wondr community. Learn more about Wondr Health and apply today

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Real Appeal® is a virtual 52-week weight management program available at no cost to HealthSelectSM participants. Real Appeal includes a weekly group coaching session and focuses on personalized, small steps each week to achieve your weight loss goals. Participants who enroll receive a welcome kit of useful tools and can connect to their personal coach throughout their experience. Learn more about Real Appeal and apply today.

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The Well onTarget® Health Assessment is an online tool that gives HealthSelectSM participants the customized information they can use to improve their health. After answering questions about your lifestyle habits, you’ll learn more about your health. Check with your employer to see if you can earn time off for completing this assessment along with your annual preventive exam. Take the assessment through your Well onTarget account through Blue Access for MembersSM.

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Take 5! In these short tutorial videos with the Texas State University Wellcats nutrition team, you will learn how to make Asian Noodle Mason Jars and Mason Jar Minestrone Soup! Both of these simple recipes are packed with protein and veggies.

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Participate in March wellness events! Join our community of state and higher education employees in engaging discussions about nutrition this month! Check out the full list of events and register through the ERS Wellness calendar.

Events Calendar

Some of these events may be full. You can put your name on a waiting list on the Wellness Calendar page or sign up for another session.


Event information may change. Please check the online Wellness Calendar for the latest information.

March 8 – How Ultra-Processed Foods Impact Your Health: Proof That Food Is Medicine

12 p.m.- 12:45 p.m. CT

March 9 – Maximizing your Time and Health with Meal Planning & Mindful Eating

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. CT

 

March 14 – Fitness Connect Community: Fitness Tips for Weight Loss & Maintenance

10 - 10:15 a.m. CT

March 15 –  Journey to Wellness: HealthSelect Wellness Benefits Overview

10 - 10:45 a.m. CT

 

March 28 – Essential Nutrients: Why Do I Need Them and How Do I Get Them?

10 - 10:15 a.m. CT