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A FRESH LOOK AT HEALTHY EATING
Presented by Cigna Employee Assistance Program
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• Examine how habits and patterns impact healthy eating• Look at choices for creating a balanced meal• Discuss healthy recipes and eating behaviors• Know the benefits of your Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
SEMINAR GOALS
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• Unhealthy trends continue• Our changes don’t last• Information overload• Positive incentives
WHY TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT HEALTHY EATING?
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• Balanced meals
• Patterns and thinking
• Eating in or out
• Weight loss
WHAT DOES HEALTHY EATING MEAN TO YOU?
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More salad and less steak?
Smaller portions?
Preparing your own meals?
Following a diet?
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• Skipping a meal• Fooling yourself with fast food• Eating frozen meals• Following fad diets• Focusing on weight loss only
HALFWAY HEALTHY EATING
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To get a balance of nutrients…• Eat from all major groups• Pay attention to portion sizes• Balance calorie intake
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(United States Department of Agriculture, (USDA), 2019)
EATING THE RIGHT BALANCE
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Understand nutrition terms• Dietary fiber• “Good” and “bad” fat• Added sugar• Whole grain• Antioxidants
GET UP TO SPEED
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Superfoods are foods that offer maximum nutritional benefit for minimal calories. They have high amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
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• Use smaller plates• Pay attention to notice fullness• Cut smaller pieces• Don’t use serving dishes• Try portioned plates
THINKING ABOUT PORTION CONTROL
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• Wait until hungry• Schedule meals • Be aware of emotional eating• Don’t eat before sleep• Plan ahead with meals and snacks
THINKING ABOUT WHEN YOU EAT
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• Eat only half your entrée and save the leftovers
• Split an entrée• Check menu and nutrition
info online before you go • Try to order fruits and/or
vegetables• Don’t be afraid to make
a special request
EATING HEALTHY WHEN GOING OUT
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• Balance your food groups• Avoid unhealthy ingredients,
additives, and preservatives • Control your portions • Cook from healthy recipes
BENEFITS OF PREPARING YOUR OWN MEAL
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HEALTHY EATING AND WEIGHT
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• Explore pros and cons of diet programs• Eat lots of fruits and vegetables • Limit carb and sugar intake• Maintain healthy eating habits
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• Set reasonable goals; take it slow• Drink more water • Keep yourself busy• Include physical activity in your life
HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS TIPS
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HEALTHY EATING…HEALTHY YOU!
What will you do today?
Study the menu before eating out
Limit night eating
Share a meal when out
Pay attention to portion size
Drink more water
Watch carb and sugar intake
Plan ahead!
Keep yourself busy
Read nutrition labels
Eat more fruits and vegetables
Stop skipping meals
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BENEFITS OF THE EAP
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Benefits vary by employer. Please check with your HR for your specific EAP benefits.
• Face-to-face sessions• Confidential• Prepaid• Unlimited telephonic consultation • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week• Household benefit• Work/life support such as
elder care, child care and pet care• Convenience services• Financial services• Legal services
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EAP ONLINE RESOURCES
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NEW website: www.mycigna.comUnder the “Members” section, click on “Login” to access your benefits• Enter your Employer ID: episcopal
(lower case)• First-time visitors must register• On left-hand side, click on desired topic• Click on “Accept” for the privacy policyContact Number: 866-395-7794
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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Visit the learning centeron www.cpg.org• Sharpen your knowledge of
financial topics• Learns steps to improve your
emotional, mental, and physical health
• Learn about upcoming events
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Brennan, E. (2017). Good 4 U. Importance of nutrition for development. Retrieved from https://good4u.co/2017/08/10/importance-nutrition-development/
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Hamm, T. (2017). The simple dollar: don’t eat out as often (188/365). Retrieved from https://www.thesimpledollar.com/dont-eat-out-as-often-188365/
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Mayo Clinic, The. (2016a). Added sugar: Don’t get sabotaged by sweeteners. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/added-sugar/MY00845
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National Institute of Health, The. (2015). Health Risks of Being Overweight. Retrieved from https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/health-risks-overweight
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This material is provided by Cigna for informational/educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical/clinical advice. Only a health care professional can make a diagnosis or recommend a treatment plan. For more information about your behavioral health coverage, you can call the customer service or the behavioral health telephone number listed on your health care identification card.
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