Wellness Wednesday - June 6, 2018

 

June is Men’s Health Month. The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury.

Take steps to live a healthier life:

1: Eat Healthy. Start by taking small steps. Say “no” to super-sizing and “yes” to a healthy breakfast. Try to incorporate more healthy foods into your diet like fruits and vegetables to increase the nutrients in your food.

2: Get Moving. Play with your kids or grandkids. Try taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Be sure to choose activities that you enjoy to stay motivated.

Looking for ways to be more active? Check out the new schedule for the City Fit Summer Series.


3: Make Prevention a Priority.  Many health conditions can be detected early with regular checkups from your health care provider. Did you know getting your annual preventive exam also counts for 45 percent wellness credit? Get started on the wellness program today at the COH Wellness Connection site.

Source: menshealthmonth.org

 

 

HEALTH ASSESSMENT NEWS

The City of Houston has pushed up the start of the Health Assessment this year from August 1 to May 1. In other words, it has already started. So you can start completing the wellness program and earning your medical plan rate discount now.


You can obtain your biometric numbers from your physician during your annual preventative exam or attend one of our upcoming biometric screening events. Once you have your biometric numbers, complete your online health assessment by logging into your mycigna.com account by November 30. Start early!

 

 

In this week's Wellness Wednesday,
we help you find your true pharmacy costs.



CHECK OUT THESE SCENARIOS FOR THE


COH LIMITED PLAN:


 

 

BATCH COOK BREAKFAST BURRITOS


INGREDIENTS

—  1 tablespoon vegetable oil

—  ½ pound extra lean ground beef

—  ½ teaspoon chili powder

—  ½ teaspoon garlic powder

—  1 cup black beans

—  4 ounces canned green chilies

—  ½ cup tomato, chopped

—  2 cups chopped spinach

—  Four eggs, beaten

—  Eight 10-inch whole wheat flour tortillas

—  ½ cup 2-percent shredded cheddar cheese



INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat half of the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat.

2. Brown meat until no longer pink. Add in chili powder, garlic powder, black beans, canned green chilies, and chopped tomatoes. Cook for several minutes until heated through. Remove from pan and set aside.

3. In a separate nonstick pan, heat remaining oil. Add spinach and cook until just wilted. Add in eggs and scramble.

4. Combine beef mixture together with scrambled eggs. Mix well

5. To build burritos, gently heat the tortillas. Place ½ cup of egg beef mixture. Top with a tablespoon of cheddar.

6. Burritos can be individually wrapped ahead of time and frozen. To reheat, unwrap and microwave for 90 seconds. Flip after 45 seconds.



NUTRITION FACTS:

Serving size: One burrito (makes eight servings)

Calories, 300; carbohydrates, 42 grams; protein, 15 grams; fat, 7 grams; saturated fat, 2.5 grams; sugars, 2 grams; dietary fiber, 8 grams; cholesterol, 15 milligrams; sodium, 620 milligrams.

 

 

Have a safe and healthy week.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

 

Wellness Connection
832-393-6000 / wconnection@houstontx.gov
houstonwellnessconnection.org

                          

 
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