The Holiday Season is a busy time here at MUS Wellness, as we're working hard to close 2014 and launch into the New Year. Here's some things to look forward to from Montana Moves and Meals over the next several weeks: We're still pouring over your "Share Your Wellness Stories" you submitted for the November... Continue Reading →
Before you get too excited, these challenges do not involve seeing how many piece of pumpkin pie you can eat! Instead, these challenges are simply considerations to keep in mind as you are planning your Thanksgiving meal. I realize that Thanksgiving is only one day out of the year, with gluttony and laziness being part... Continue Reading →
It’s back to school again, and for most of us, that means it’s back to busy schedules. Instead of long summer evenings that can be spent preparing a nice dinner, we often have only a few moments to get a meal on the table for our hungry selves and family members. Many of you sent... Continue Reading →
We’re only halfway through August and already you all have sent in tons of fantastic-sounding healthy recipes! I’m considering taking a stay-cation to spend a week cooking up the recipes that you’ve sent in. Just looking at the recipes and having tried a few, I know it would be a wonderful, tasty week! A few... Continue Reading →
Montana Moves August COTM: Try a New Activity! We are creatures of habit, and it's easy to get stuck in a rut. This month, we're challenging you to do a physical activity you've always wanted to do, but maybe haven't gotten around to it. Maybe it's kayaking, paddleboarding, overnight camping, fly fishing, or mountain... Continue Reading →
Our new Wellness platform & incentive program is off to a great start! Many of you have joined this month’s Montana Meals Drink (Water) & Be Merry challenge on the platform & it’s great to see you using this tool to track your water intake. As a reminder, while only employees have access to the... Continue Reading →
Here's our latest Challenge of the Month winners, and a progress report on our two Rockin' National Bike Challenge Teams. Let's start with our June and 2nd Quarter Prize Winners: Kathleen Tarkalson from Missoula wins the Montana Meals June Challenge for her MyPlate submission. Kathleen will receive Herb scissors and an Herb garden starter pack.... Continue Reading →
When we eat too fast, we are likely to overeat because our brains have not had the time to recognize that we’re full. When talking about my sixth nutritional tenet, Enjoy Your Food, I often say that when it comes to good nutrition, the way we eat is sometimes more important than what we eat.... Continue Reading →
Back by popular demand! Here are your June Challenges: Montana Meals June Challenge: For this month’s challenge, build a meal that resembles the MyPlate icon: ¼ of your plate filled with healthy protein, ¼ filled with whole grain, and ½ filled with vegetables and fruit. See the icon below. Your meal can be a mixed... Continue Reading →
As a dietitian, I am constantly talking about the benefits of eating vegetables: “They have fiber! And antioxidants! And vitamins! And minerals! And they’re delicious!” I tend to get overly enthusiastic in my attempts to convince people to eat their veggies. They’re just so good for you. To most people, this isn’t news. However, a... Continue Reading →
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