The document provides information about an upcoming Genesis Direct Health Fair on January 16th where employees can receive free health screenings including blood pressure, blood sugar, and consultations with health professionals. It also discusses Genesis Direct's challenge to employees to drink more water instead of high calorie drinks and use a new scale in the breakroom to track weight loss. Tips are provided on making healthy choices during the holidays like eating before parties, bringing a healthy dish, limiting alcohol and snacks, choosing small portions, eating slowly, and leaving the table full.
The document provides information about an upcoming Genesis Direct Health Fair on January 16th where employees can receive free health screenings including blood pressure, blood sugar, and consultations with health professionals. It also discusses Genesis Direct's challenge to employees to drink more water instead of high calorie drinks and use a new scale in the breakroom to track weight loss. Tips are provided on making healthy choices during the holidays like eating before parties, bringing a healthy dish, limiting alcohol and snacks, choosing small portions, eating slowly, and leaving the table full.
The document provides information about an upcoming Genesis Direct Health Fair on January 16th where employees can receive free health screenings including blood pressure, blood sugar, and consultations with health professionals. It also discusses Genesis Direct's challenge to employees to drink more water instead of high calorie drinks and use a new scale in the breakroom to track weight loss. Tips are provided on making healthy choices during the holidays like eating before parties, bringing a healthy dish, limiting alcohol and snacks, choosing small portions, eating slowly, and leaving the table full.
the holiday pitfalls of eating more and gaining unwanted pounds Health & Wellness Our water challenge was a huge success! Learn how much was pledged and the difference it can make! Upcoming Events Salad bar potluck, smoothie days, Genesis Direct water challenge Genesis Direct Health Fair Join us for the First Annual Genesis Direct Health Fair! Each employee can receive a free health screening on January 16th between 9:00am and 6:00pm. The health screening will include blood pressure, blood sugar levels and on-site consultations with an experience health professional.
This service is being brought in by Genesis Direct and being provided by a third party vendor. No information about your assessment will be shared with Genesis Direct or your insurance provider. The purpose of our health and wellness efforts are to prevent serious illness before they arise by providing services such as health screening to help educate and inform each employee of ways to improve their health if needed.
Genesis Direct Has Challenged You To Drink More Water Genesis Direct has challenged you to swap out your high calorie drinks for water for one month or more. Use our new scale in the break room and see how much weight you can loose in just one month by making this simple change in your diet. Stop by and see Denisse Vargas in HR or Laura Miller in Client Services for a quick lesson on how to use all the features on the new scale today!
Helps boost your immune system Makes your skin look younger Natural remedy for headaches Relieves fatigue Increases weight loss Improves mood Helps aid in digestion Improves productivity & brain power Decreases muscle cramps & pains Reduces risk of cancer November 2012 - Issue 1 Here are the results of the pledges from the water challenge:
Total Drinks Pledged 1,094
Astonishing Numbers Total Calories Saved 158,031 Grams of Sugar Saved 43,041 Total Pounds of Sugar 94lbs Amount of Potential Weight Loss 45lbs
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Making Healthy Choices During The Holidays
Here are some simple tips to follow during the holiday season to avoid gaining extra unwanted pounds.
Dont arrive on an empty stomach. Skipping breakfast or lunch may cause you to overeat and consume more calories than you would if you had eaten something before hand. Although you may be tempted to skip lunch so you can splurge on dessert, dont! Have a bowl of cereal, vegetable sticks, fresh fruit, salad, a handful of nuts, or a small sandwich before you arrive.
Offer to bring a healthy dish. This strategy not only provides you with a good menu option but your host will greatly appreciate the help.
Avoid excess alcohol and snacks. Save your calories for the main meal. Alcohol provides many calories and virtually no nutrients. Try not to sit within arms reach of tempting snack foods.
Select small portions. Moderation is the key. Selecting small portions allows you to control your calorie intake yet enjoy all the different items offered. If you really crave a high-calorie item, go ahead and treat yourself to a small serving.
Eat slowly. Take time and enjoy the taste of your meal. Pace yourself and try to be the last person to nish each course. Take small bites and chew slowly. It usually takes about 20 minutes for your brain to get the message from your stomach that you are full.
Leave the table when you are done! If you linger at the table, you may be tempted to continue eating even if you are not hungry. Stay long enough to enjoy the meal but leave the table while you are still ahead of the calorie game. Offer to help with dishes, clear the table, or take a walk.
Triple Berry Spinach Smoothie
1 cup orange juice 1 cup frozen blueberries cup frozen strawberries cup frozen raspberries 1 1/2 cups loosely packed spinach Agave syrup (if necessary) Ice (optional)
Instructions Add the orange juice, fruit, and spinach to a blender. Blend on medium-high speed until the all the spinach is blended and there is no visible green specks. Add up to 2 tablespoons of agave syrup if necessary to sweeten. Add additional ice cubes for a more icier drink.
Ingredients 2 large avocados 1/4 c. diced red onion 2 T. chopped garlic 1/2 jalapeno (chopped) 2 T. cilantro (chopped) 1 Large Lime (juice only) Salt & Pepper to taste
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Fresh Fruit Tuesdays Fresh fruit provided every Tuesday for all employees Back By Popular Demand The Super Salad Pot Luck
We are excited to announce the return of the Super Salad Pot Luck. Join us the last Friday of each month as we provide Genesis employees with the time, place and foundation for a great salad.
What You Need To Do: Sign up in the break room to bring a salad topping Keep an open mind and try new things.
Genesis Direct will provide lettuce, spinach, dressings, plates, napkins and silverware.
Instead of: Choose: Chicken wings Shrimp cocktail or plain seafood Fried chicken strips Sliced lean meat Creamy dips Salsa Eggnog Wine spritzer or glass of wine Piece of cake Fruit salad Turkey leg Breast of chicken, skinless Hot buttered rum Sangria Potato chips with dip Small handful of nuts or plain popcorn Potato casserole Baked sweet or regular potato Pecan pie Apple or pumpkin pie Specialty coffee Articially sweetened hot cocoa Candy Chocolate covered strawberry Stufng Wild or brown rice Help keep off the weight this holiday season by making these simple choices when attending holiday parties
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