WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE
The Healthier U e-Newsletter | Winter 2024
BE SAFE
BE AWARE!
FEET ALWAYS COLD?
Frequent coldness in feet may be a sign of an underlying health condition, such as peripheral artery disease (PAD), which can affect circulation in limbs. Visit Cold Feet
LYME ARTHRITIS
Ticks can latch, bite, have their blood meal & fall off unnoticed. Lyme arthritis is the most common manifestation of late Lyme disease. Visit Lyme Arthritis Treatment
PEDIATRIC ARTHRITIS
Yes, it's common in children! Left unchecked, it can cause irreversible side effects, including blindness, stunted growth & lifelong disabilities.Diagnose & Treat Early
PEDIATRIC HYPERTENSION
A growing problem with long-term health risks. Typically shows no overt symptoms — get regular blood pressure readings. Visit Pediatric Hypertension
BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!
VIRTUAL MINDFUL MEDITATION SERIES
Online meditations for the winter. To learn more and sign up, visit Mindful Series.
WINTERING - A SEASON OF REST WORKSHOP
Online from 12pm to 1pm on 1/6, 1/15, 1/28. To learn more and sign up, visit Wintering.
SPIN, YOGA, & ZUMBA
Classes start the week of 2/3. To learn more and sign up, visitFitness Classes.
GRIEF OVER THE HOLIDAYS
Online Workshop. To learn more and sign up, visitGrief Workshop.
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Slow cooker kale and red quinoa soup
Ingredients
- 1 (14.5 oz) can no-salt-added whole tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (14.5 oz) can no-salt-added Great Northern Beans,rinsed and drained
- 4 cups coarsely chopped kale, any large stems discarded
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup red quinoa,rinsed and drained in a fine-mesh sieve
- 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 medium rib of celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepperflakes
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
- Put all the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cook, covered, on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, or until the vegetables and quinoa are tender
NEAT Tip of THE SEASON
Substitute monk fruit for sugar. Want to share your recipe or NEAT tip? Visit Be a Sharer
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