Newsletter Work and Well- Being December 2019 Work and Well-Bei… · Meal kits can be ordered in...
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Work and Well-Being Newsletter Welcome to the December 2019 edition of the NMPSIA Work and Well-Being Newsletter! Check out articles about heart burn, convenient cooking, measuring your fitness progress, and find out what wellness activities are happening soon. Quick Links to What's Happening Timely Topics
Transcript of Newsletter Work and Well- Being December 2019 Work and Well-Bei… · Meal kits can be ordered in...
Work and Well-BeingNewsletter
Welcome to the December 2019 edition of the NMPSIA Work and Well-Being
Newsletter Check out articles about heart burn convenient cooking measuring your
fitness progress and find out what wellness activities are happening soon
Quick Links to Whats Happening
Timely Topics
Meal Kits and Making Meals More Convenient
Are there too many nights when you are speeding though the drive through or pickingup pizza for a rushed dinner Check out these ideas from Good Measures registereddietitians for how to put together a great-tasting family-friendly homemade meal in30 minutes or less Try a Meal Kit Meal kits can be ordered in advance online and many supermarkets also oer themThese kits usually include all the ingredients you need along with easy-to-understandinstructions to make dinner in about 30 minutes Many include the nutrition analysisso you can see how many calories and other nutrients are in each serving Anotherplus meal kits can be a fun way to get children and adolescents involved in cookingand learning basic skills Have Breakfast for Dinner Who doesnrsquot love pancakes a breakfast sandwich or an omelet anytime of day Haveyou ever tried savory oatmeal Boost the nutrition of your pancakes by making themwith whole-grain our and topping them with fruit and cottage cheese instead ofsyrup Make the breakfast sandwich with a whole-grain English mun or make ittartine style and toast whole-grain bread and top it with eggs a slice of tomatoavocado or turkey sausage and a sprinkle or slice of cheese For a dierent twist on oatmeal cook up some old fashioned oats and top with acombination of savory leftovers or some of these avocado slices cooked or raw thin-sliced peppers sliced scallions fresh herbs hot sauce grated cheese chickpeas chiaseeds grilled vegetables or baby spinach
Burger and Salad Night Keep veggie or turkey burgers and buns in the freezer and have prewashed lettuce anda few salad toppings (grape tomatoes cucumber snap peas etc) on hand Bake or grillthe burgers and warm the buns in the oven or toaster Or make your own veggieburgers by mashing together beans and chopped garlic forming into patties andcooking in a small amount of vegetable or olive oil For a burger alternative sear orgrill portobello mushrooms or thick slices of eggplant or cauliower Serve the burgerswith tomatoes and pickles and your favorite condiments alongside the salad Veggie Pancakes Grate beets carrots onions or zucchini then mix with a beaten egg and a fewspoonfuls of our and make savory pancakes Enhanced Canned Soup Start with low-sodium canned soup Add lots of veggies pasta beans cooked wholegrains such as farro or rice and any leftover cooked chicken or meat for a hearty stewYou can also add torn stale and toasted bread to thicken the soup or toasted nuts orseeds to boost protein and crunch
Get personalized nutrition coaching and nd out which foods are best for you Presbyterian NMPSIA
members have access to Good Measures personalized nutrition coaching and online tools at no cost
Whether you want to lose weight feel more energetic reduce stress stay healthy or better manage a health
condition Good Measures can help To learn more or sign up go to httpsnmpsiagoodmeasurescom or
call 888-320-1776
Heartburn cool itDo you get a burning feeling in your chest after eating or at night Does it get worse ifyou lie down or bend over Many people have heartburn once in a while
DONrsquoT IGNORE FREQUENT HEARTBURN When heartburn keeps happening it could hurt your health Frequent heartburn thatlasts longer than two weeks is called gastroesophageal reux disease (GERD) Thiscondition can damage your throat or even cause breathing problems See a doctor about frequent heartburn so you can get treatment
HEARTBURN DRUG RECALL Recently the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that an acid reux (GERD)
medicine contained a ldquoprobable human carcinogenrdquo at low levels This means thatthese medicines contain something that could potentially cause cancer The drug known as ranitidine or Zantac is an H2- blocker It works by reducing theamount of acid in the stomach After FDArsquos announcement some drug companies recalled their ranitidine productsSome pharmacies also pulled the medicine o their shelves If you are taking ranitidineor Zantac talk to your doctor There are other FDA-approved medicines that couldwork for you Your doctor can help you choose the best treatment FDA continues toevaluate the safety of ranitidine and will provide more information as it becomesavailable
Sources International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders National Institute ofDiabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and Food and Drug Administration
See YourFitness Progress
When yoursquore trying to get fit it can be hard to stay motivated Look for ways that yoursquoremaking progress This can help you keep going Progress isnrsquot just about weight You are making progress if
You have more energy Do you feel less tired than you used to Are you getting moredoneYour daily tasks are easier Maybe carrying the groceries isnrsquot as tough as it used tobe Or going upstairs doesnrsquot leave you out of breathYoursquore getting better sleep Exercise can help you sleep better leaving you feelingrefreshed and energized in the morning
Keep it up The longer you exercise the better yoursquoll feel
Source National Institute on Aging
Program Highlights
Good Measures- RegisteredDietitian Services
NMPSIA offers a variety
of Good Measures
programs to NMPSIA
members with
Presbyterian insurance
and their spouses at no
charge For additional
healthy eating
information please
access the Good
Measures personalized
nutrition coaching and
online tools
To get started sign
up here or call Good
Measures at 888-320-
1776
WellnessWebinar - The
Happiness Project
ldquoI want to be happyrdquo
This may be a common
life goal but we rarely
spend time thinking
about our happiness or
what we might do to
attain that state Join us
as we explore how we
can start to build our
own happiness project
and start moving from
wishing to achieving Cant make the webinar
No problem All
registrants will receive a
copy of the webinar sent
to their email address
Tuesday December 10th
1200PM
HealthCoaching
Health Coaching is
available to NMPSIA
members covered under
Presbyterian Medical
Plan Participants who
complete at least three
coaching sessions and a
final survey will earn 25
points for a $25 Amazon
gift card on
Presbyterians Wellness
at Work
nmpsiacoachingphso
rg to register or find out
more
view this email in your browser
Work amp Well-Being is a monthly publication for employees covered by the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority
(NMPSIA) under Presbyterian Health Plan This publication is composed and distributed by The SolutionsGroup a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Copyright copy 2019 The Solutions Group a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Meal Kits and Making Meals More Convenient
Are there too many nights when you are speeding though the drive through or pickingup pizza for a rushed dinner Check out these ideas from Good Measures registereddietitians for how to put together a great-tasting family-friendly homemade meal in30 minutes or less Try a Meal Kit Meal kits can be ordered in advance online and many supermarkets also oer themThese kits usually include all the ingredients you need along with easy-to-understandinstructions to make dinner in about 30 minutes Many include the nutrition analysisso you can see how many calories and other nutrients are in each serving Anotherplus meal kits can be a fun way to get children and adolescents involved in cookingand learning basic skills Have Breakfast for Dinner Who doesnrsquot love pancakes a breakfast sandwich or an omelet anytime of day Haveyou ever tried savory oatmeal Boost the nutrition of your pancakes by making themwith whole-grain our and topping them with fruit and cottage cheese instead ofsyrup Make the breakfast sandwich with a whole-grain English mun or make ittartine style and toast whole-grain bread and top it with eggs a slice of tomatoavocado or turkey sausage and a sprinkle or slice of cheese For a dierent twist on oatmeal cook up some old fashioned oats and top with acombination of savory leftovers or some of these avocado slices cooked or raw thin-sliced peppers sliced scallions fresh herbs hot sauce grated cheese chickpeas chiaseeds grilled vegetables or baby spinach
Burger and Salad Night Keep veggie or turkey burgers and buns in the freezer and have prewashed lettuce anda few salad toppings (grape tomatoes cucumber snap peas etc) on hand Bake or grillthe burgers and warm the buns in the oven or toaster Or make your own veggieburgers by mashing together beans and chopped garlic forming into patties andcooking in a small amount of vegetable or olive oil For a burger alternative sear orgrill portobello mushrooms or thick slices of eggplant or cauliower Serve the burgerswith tomatoes and pickles and your favorite condiments alongside the salad Veggie Pancakes Grate beets carrots onions or zucchini then mix with a beaten egg and a fewspoonfuls of our and make savory pancakes Enhanced Canned Soup Start with low-sodium canned soup Add lots of veggies pasta beans cooked wholegrains such as farro or rice and any leftover cooked chicken or meat for a hearty stewYou can also add torn stale and toasted bread to thicken the soup or toasted nuts orseeds to boost protein and crunch
Get personalized nutrition coaching and nd out which foods are best for you Presbyterian NMPSIA
members have access to Good Measures personalized nutrition coaching and online tools at no cost
Whether you want to lose weight feel more energetic reduce stress stay healthy or better manage a health
condition Good Measures can help To learn more or sign up go to httpsnmpsiagoodmeasurescom or
call 888-320-1776
Heartburn cool itDo you get a burning feeling in your chest after eating or at night Does it get worse ifyou lie down or bend over Many people have heartburn once in a while
DONrsquoT IGNORE FREQUENT HEARTBURN When heartburn keeps happening it could hurt your health Frequent heartburn thatlasts longer than two weeks is called gastroesophageal reux disease (GERD) Thiscondition can damage your throat or even cause breathing problems See a doctor about frequent heartburn so you can get treatment
HEARTBURN DRUG RECALL Recently the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that an acid reux (GERD)
medicine contained a ldquoprobable human carcinogenrdquo at low levels This means thatthese medicines contain something that could potentially cause cancer The drug known as ranitidine or Zantac is an H2- blocker It works by reducing theamount of acid in the stomach After FDArsquos announcement some drug companies recalled their ranitidine productsSome pharmacies also pulled the medicine o their shelves If you are taking ranitidineor Zantac talk to your doctor There are other FDA-approved medicines that couldwork for you Your doctor can help you choose the best treatment FDA continues toevaluate the safety of ranitidine and will provide more information as it becomesavailable
Sources International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders National Institute ofDiabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and Food and Drug Administration
See YourFitness Progress
When yoursquore trying to get fit it can be hard to stay motivated Look for ways that yoursquoremaking progress This can help you keep going Progress isnrsquot just about weight You are making progress if
You have more energy Do you feel less tired than you used to Are you getting moredoneYour daily tasks are easier Maybe carrying the groceries isnrsquot as tough as it used tobe Or going upstairs doesnrsquot leave you out of breathYoursquore getting better sleep Exercise can help you sleep better leaving you feelingrefreshed and energized in the morning
Keep it up The longer you exercise the better yoursquoll feel
Source National Institute on Aging
Program Highlights
Good Measures- RegisteredDietitian Services
NMPSIA offers a variety
of Good Measures
programs to NMPSIA
members with
Presbyterian insurance
and their spouses at no
charge For additional
healthy eating
information please
access the Good
Measures personalized
nutrition coaching and
online tools
To get started sign
up here or call Good
Measures at 888-320-
1776
WellnessWebinar - The
Happiness Project
ldquoI want to be happyrdquo
This may be a common
life goal but we rarely
spend time thinking
about our happiness or
what we might do to
attain that state Join us
as we explore how we
can start to build our
own happiness project
and start moving from
wishing to achieving Cant make the webinar
No problem All
registrants will receive a
copy of the webinar sent
to their email address
Tuesday December 10th
1200PM
HealthCoaching
Health Coaching is
available to NMPSIA
members covered under
Presbyterian Medical
Plan Participants who
complete at least three
coaching sessions and a
final survey will earn 25
points for a $25 Amazon
gift card on
Presbyterians Wellness
at Work
nmpsiacoachingphso
rg to register or find out
more
view this email in your browser
Work amp Well-Being is a monthly publication for employees covered by the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority
(NMPSIA) under Presbyterian Health Plan This publication is composed and distributed by The SolutionsGroup a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Copyright copy 2019 The Solutions Group a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Burger and Salad Night Keep veggie or turkey burgers and buns in the freezer and have prewashed lettuce anda few salad toppings (grape tomatoes cucumber snap peas etc) on hand Bake or grillthe burgers and warm the buns in the oven or toaster Or make your own veggieburgers by mashing together beans and chopped garlic forming into patties andcooking in a small amount of vegetable or olive oil For a burger alternative sear orgrill portobello mushrooms or thick slices of eggplant or cauliower Serve the burgerswith tomatoes and pickles and your favorite condiments alongside the salad Veggie Pancakes Grate beets carrots onions or zucchini then mix with a beaten egg and a fewspoonfuls of our and make savory pancakes Enhanced Canned Soup Start with low-sodium canned soup Add lots of veggies pasta beans cooked wholegrains such as farro or rice and any leftover cooked chicken or meat for a hearty stewYou can also add torn stale and toasted bread to thicken the soup or toasted nuts orseeds to boost protein and crunch
Get personalized nutrition coaching and nd out which foods are best for you Presbyterian NMPSIA
members have access to Good Measures personalized nutrition coaching and online tools at no cost
Whether you want to lose weight feel more energetic reduce stress stay healthy or better manage a health
condition Good Measures can help To learn more or sign up go to httpsnmpsiagoodmeasurescom or
call 888-320-1776
Heartburn cool itDo you get a burning feeling in your chest after eating or at night Does it get worse ifyou lie down or bend over Many people have heartburn once in a while
DONrsquoT IGNORE FREQUENT HEARTBURN When heartburn keeps happening it could hurt your health Frequent heartburn thatlasts longer than two weeks is called gastroesophageal reux disease (GERD) Thiscondition can damage your throat or even cause breathing problems See a doctor about frequent heartburn so you can get treatment
HEARTBURN DRUG RECALL Recently the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that an acid reux (GERD)
medicine contained a ldquoprobable human carcinogenrdquo at low levels This means thatthese medicines contain something that could potentially cause cancer The drug known as ranitidine or Zantac is an H2- blocker It works by reducing theamount of acid in the stomach After FDArsquos announcement some drug companies recalled their ranitidine productsSome pharmacies also pulled the medicine o their shelves If you are taking ranitidineor Zantac talk to your doctor There are other FDA-approved medicines that couldwork for you Your doctor can help you choose the best treatment FDA continues toevaluate the safety of ranitidine and will provide more information as it becomesavailable
Sources International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders National Institute ofDiabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and Food and Drug Administration
See YourFitness Progress
When yoursquore trying to get fit it can be hard to stay motivated Look for ways that yoursquoremaking progress This can help you keep going Progress isnrsquot just about weight You are making progress if
You have more energy Do you feel less tired than you used to Are you getting moredoneYour daily tasks are easier Maybe carrying the groceries isnrsquot as tough as it used tobe Or going upstairs doesnrsquot leave you out of breathYoursquore getting better sleep Exercise can help you sleep better leaving you feelingrefreshed and energized in the morning
Keep it up The longer you exercise the better yoursquoll feel
Source National Institute on Aging
Program Highlights
Good Measures- RegisteredDietitian Services
NMPSIA offers a variety
of Good Measures
programs to NMPSIA
members with
Presbyterian insurance
and their spouses at no
charge For additional
healthy eating
information please
access the Good
Measures personalized
nutrition coaching and
online tools
To get started sign
up here or call Good
Measures at 888-320-
1776
WellnessWebinar - The
Happiness Project
ldquoI want to be happyrdquo
This may be a common
life goal but we rarely
spend time thinking
about our happiness or
what we might do to
attain that state Join us
as we explore how we
can start to build our
own happiness project
and start moving from
wishing to achieving Cant make the webinar
No problem All
registrants will receive a
copy of the webinar sent
to their email address
Tuesday December 10th
1200PM
HealthCoaching
Health Coaching is
available to NMPSIA
members covered under
Presbyterian Medical
Plan Participants who
complete at least three
coaching sessions and a
final survey will earn 25
points for a $25 Amazon
gift card on
Presbyterians Wellness
at Work
nmpsiacoachingphso
rg to register or find out
more
view this email in your browser
Work amp Well-Being is a monthly publication for employees covered by the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority
(NMPSIA) under Presbyterian Health Plan This publication is composed and distributed by The SolutionsGroup a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Copyright copy 2019 The Solutions Group a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
DONrsquoT IGNORE FREQUENT HEARTBURN When heartburn keeps happening it could hurt your health Frequent heartburn thatlasts longer than two weeks is called gastroesophageal reux disease (GERD) Thiscondition can damage your throat or even cause breathing problems See a doctor about frequent heartburn so you can get treatment
HEARTBURN DRUG RECALL Recently the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that an acid reux (GERD)
medicine contained a ldquoprobable human carcinogenrdquo at low levels This means thatthese medicines contain something that could potentially cause cancer The drug known as ranitidine or Zantac is an H2- blocker It works by reducing theamount of acid in the stomach After FDArsquos announcement some drug companies recalled their ranitidine productsSome pharmacies also pulled the medicine o their shelves If you are taking ranitidineor Zantac talk to your doctor There are other FDA-approved medicines that couldwork for you Your doctor can help you choose the best treatment FDA continues toevaluate the safety of ranitidine and will provide more information as it becomesavailable
Sources International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders National Institute ofDiabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and Food and Drug Administration
See YourFitness Progress
When yoursquore trying to get fit it can be hard to stay motivated Look for ways that yoursquoremaking progress This can help you keep going Progress isnrsquot just about weight You are making progress if
You have more energy Do you feel less tired than you used to Are you getting moredoneYour daily tasks are easier Maybe carrying the groceries isnrsquot as tough as it used tobe Or going upstairs doesnrsquot leave you out of breathYoursquore getting better sleep Exercise can help you sleep better leaving you feelingrefreshed and energized in the morning
Keep it up The longer you exercise the better yoursquoll feel
Source National Institute on Aging
Program Highlights
Good Measures- RegisteredDietitian Services
NMPSIA offers a variety
of Good Measures
programs to NMPSIA
members with
Presbyterian insurance
and their spouses at no
charge For additional
healthy eating
information please
access the Good
Measures personalized
nutrition coaching and
online tools
To get started sign
up here or call Good
Measures at 888-320-
1776
WellnessWebinar - The
Happiness Project
ldquoI want to be happyrdquo
This may be a common
life goal but we rarely
spend time thinking
about our happiness or
what we might do to
attain that state Join us
as we explore how we
can start to build our
own happiness project
and start moving from
wishing to achieving Cant make the webinar
No problem All
registrants will receive a
copy of the webinar sent
to their email address
Tuesday December 10th
1200PM
HealthCoaching
Health Coaching is
available to NMPSIA
members covered under
Presbyterian Medical
Plan Participants who
complete at least three
coaching sessions and a
final survey will earn 25
points for a $25 Amazon
gift card on
Presbyterians Wellness
at Work
nmpsiacoachingphso
rg to register or find out
more
view this email in your browser
Work amp Well-Being is a monthly publication for employees covered by the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority
(NMPSIA) under Presbyterian Health Plan This publication is composed and distributed by The SolutionsGroup a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Copyright copy 2019 The Solutions Group a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
medicine contained a ldquoprobable human carcinogenrdquo at low levels This means thatthese medicines contain something that could potentially cause cancer The drug known as ranitidine or Zantac is an H2- blocker It works by reducing theamount of acid in the stomach After FDArsquos announcement some drug companies recalled their ranitidine productsSome pharmacies also pulled the medicine o their shelves If you are taking ranitidineor Zantac talk to your doctor There are other FDA-approved medicines that couldwork for you Your doctor can help you choose the best treatment FDA continues toevaluate the safety of ranitidine and will provide more information as it becomesavailable
Sources International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders National Institute ofDiabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and Food and Drug Administration
See YourFitness Progress
When yoursquore trying to get fit it can be hard to stay motivated Look for ways that yoursquoremaking progress This can help you keep going Progress isnrsquot just about weight You are making progress if
You have more energy Do you feel less tired than you used to Are you getting moredoneYour daily tasks are easier Maybe carrying the groceries isnrsquot as tough as it used tobe Or going upstairs doesnrsquot leave you out of breathYoursquore getting better sleep Exercise can help you sleep better leaving you feelingrefreshed and energized in the morning
Keep it up The longer you exercise the better yoursquoll feel
Source National Institute on Aging
Program Highlights
Good Measures- RegisteredDietitian Services
NMPSIA offers a variety
of Good Measures
programs to NMPSIA
members with
Presbyterian insurance
and their spouses at no
charge For additional
healthy eating
information please
access the Good
Measures personalized
nutrition coaching and
online tools
To get started sign
up here or call Good
Measures at 888-320-
1776
WellnessWebinar - The
Happiness Project
ldquoI want to be happyrdquo
This may be a common
life goal but we rarely
spend time thinking
about our happiness or
what we might do to
attain that state Join us
as we explore how we
can start to build our
own happiness project
and start moving from
wishing to achieving Cant make the webinar
No problem All
registrants will receive a
copy of the webinar sent
to their email address
Tuesday December 10th
1200PM
HealthCoaching
Health Coaching is
available to NMPSIA
members covered under
Presbyterian Medical
Plan Participants who
complete at least three
coaching sessions and a
final survey will earn 25
points for a $25 Amazon
gift card on
Presbyterians Wellness
at Work
nmpsiacoachingphso
rg to register or find out
more
view this email in your browser
Work amp Well-Being is a monthly publication for employees covered by the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority
(NMPSIA) under Presbyterian Health Plan This publication is composed and distributed by The SolutionsGroup a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Copyright copy 2019 The Solutions Group a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Good Measures- RegisteredDietitian Services
NMPSIA offers a variety
of Good Measures
programs to NMPSIA
members with
Presbyterian insurance
and their spouses at no
charge For additional
healthy eating
information please
access the Good
Measures personalized
nutrition coaching and
online tools
To get started sign
up here or call Good
Measures at 888-320-
1776
WellnessWebinar - The
Happiness Project
ldquoI want to be happyrdquo
This may be a common
life goal but we rarely
spend time thinking
about our happiness or
what we might do to
attain that state Join us
as we explore how we
can start to build our
own happiness project
and start moving from
wishing to achieving Cant make the webinar
No problem All
registrants will receive a
copy of the webinar sent
to their email address
Tuesday December 10th
1200PM
HealthCoaching
Health Coaching is
available to NMPSIA
members covered under
Presbyterian Medical
Plan Participants who
complete at least three
coaching sessions and a
final survey will earn 25
points for a $25 Amazon
gift card on
Presbyterians Wellness
at Work
nmpsiacoachingphso
rg to register or find out
more
view this email in your browser
Work amp Well-Being is a monthly publication for employees covered by the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority
(NMPSIA) under Presbyterian Health Plan This publication is composed and distributed by The SolutionsGroup a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Copyright copy 2019 The Solutions Group a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Copyright copy 2019 The Solutions Group a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
