L I V E W E L L, W O R K W E L L

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I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E I T S T I M E T E X A S 1 W A L K I N G C L U B L I G H T E N U P 2 E A S T T E X A S H E A L T H Y D I N I N G O P T I O N S 3 O F F I C E S P A C E W O R K O U T H E A

5 Make your New Year s resolutions a reality and demonstrate your commitment to the health of our community by registering for the IT S TIME TEXAS Community Challenge on Jan. 9th!

It is a fun way to spend time with friends or even make some new ones. Fit to a T is sponsoring a Walk This Way walking program.

1 I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E I T S T I M E T E X A S 1 W A L K I N G C L U B L I G H T E N U P 2 E A S T T E X A S H E A L T H Y D I N I N G O P T I O N S 3 O F F I C E S P A C E W O R K O U T H E A L T H Y 4 R E C I P E D I D Y O U K N O W? 5 Make your New Year s resolutions a reality and demonstrate your commitment to the health of our community by registering for the IT S TIME TEXAS Community Challenge on Jan. 9th! Rally your family, friends, coworkers, local schools, community organizations and faith-based groups to step up, too! Register at W A L K T H I S W A Y W A L K I N G C L U B Walking is a great form of exercise and it s easy all you need is a good pair of walking shoes. It is a fun way to spend time with friends or even make some new ones. Fit to a T is sponsoring a Walk This Way walking program. We ask that you keep up with the number of times you walk (to exercise) during a month on the form provided on the intranet. For each week that you walk at least three days, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a prize. Submit your reporting forms by to jrogers@tylertexas.com. Winners will be drawn quarterly. Visit the Wellness Program/Fit to a T page, under Human Resources on the city website to print a reporting form.

P A G E 2 Make your New Year s resolutions a reality and demonstrate your commitment to the health of our community by registering for the IT S TIME TEXAS Community Challenge on Jan. 9th!

2 P A G E 2 Make your New Year s resolutions a reality and demonstrate your commitment to the health of our community by registering for the IT S TIME TEXAS Community Challenge on Jan. 9th! Rally your family, friends, coworkers, local schools, community organizations and faith-based groups to step up, too! Register at A N U T R I E N T T O K N O W A B O U T Cranberry Extract The cranberry is one of only three cultivated fruits native to North America, and though it s small, it s packed with a plethora of health promoting polyphenols, including proanthocyanidins and flavonols. Research is discovering that these compounds are uniquely capable of priming the immune system to effectively fight off a number of viruses and bacteria. 10 Health Benefits of Cranberries: 1) Rids infection in the urinary tract 2) Assists kidney problems 3) Full of vitamin C 4) Lowers bad cholesterol 5) Fights off cancer 6) Prevents dental problems 7) Improves mental health 8) Relieves skin conditions 9) High in anti-oxidants 10) Great for respiratory system

P A G E 3 Panda Express Broccoli Beef and Chicken Potstickers 310 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 770 mg sodium, 33 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 9 g sugar, 15 g protein A Chinese

Along with the 15 grams of hunger-busting protein comes a solid hit of immunity-boosting vitamin A and folic acid (a vitamin that helps the body break down, use and create new

T H E S E A T E D L E G R A I S E R W H I L E S E A T E D, S T R A I G H T E N O N E O R B O T H L E G S A N D H O L D I N P L A C E F O R F I V E O R M O R E S E C O N D S.

3 P A G E 3 Panda Express Broccoli Beef and Chicken Potstickers 310 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 770 mg sodium, 33 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 9 g sugar, 15 g protein A Chinese meal that won t break the calorie or sugar bank? It is possible, and this meal is proof! Along with the 15 grams of hunger-busting protein comes a solid hit of immunity-boosting vitamin A and folic acid (a vitamin that helps the body break down, use and create new proteins) from broccoli. T H E S E A T E D L E G R A I S E R W H I L E S E A T E D, S T R A I G H T E N O N E O R B O T H L E G S A N D H O L D I N P L A C E F O R F I V E O R M O R E S E C O N D S. T H E N L O W E R T H E L E G ( S ) B A C K T O T H E G R O U N D W I T H O U T L E T T I N G T H E F E E T T O U C H T H E F L O O R. R E P E A T ( A L T E R N A T I N G L E G S I F R A I S I N G T H E M S E P A R A T E L Y ) F O R 1 5 R E P S. U N D E R - W H E L M E D? L O O P A P U R S E O R B R I E F C A S E S T R A P O V E R T H E A N K L E F O R A D D E D W E I G H T, O R F O R M O R E O F A N A B S W O R K O U T, A D D A C R U N C H.

P A G E 4 Crockpot Maple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal Start your day off right with this warm bowl of oats sweetened with the classic combo of maple syrup and cinnamon.

Recipe makes 8 servings Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups steel cut oats 6 cups almond milk, unsweetened 1/3 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 t. vanilla 1 t. cinnamon 1/8 t.

4 P A G E 4 Crockpot Maple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal Start your day off right with this warm bowl of oats sweetened with the classic combo of maple syrup and cinnamon. Take this all-star recipe to the next level by topping it with bacon bits and pumpkin seeds or peanut butter and banana! Recipe makes 8 servings Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups steel cut oats 6 cups almond milk, unsweetened 1/3 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 t. vanilla 1 t. cinnamon 1/8 t. sea salt Directions: Place all ingredients in a crock-pot. Turn to high and cook for 4 hours or turn to low and cook for 8 hours. Once your oatmeal is done cooking, stir with a wooden spoon for 2-3 minutes or until it s become thick and well-combined. Serving size: 1/8 recipe Calories: 229 Do you have a question about the City of Tyler benefits? Would you like to submit a health-related article for the newsletter? Maybe you have a healthy recipe you would like to share. Please submit your ideas and/or questions to jrogers@tylertexas.com.

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Base Menu Spreadsheet

Base Menu Spreadsheet Menu Name: BREAKFAST/ HS & SO PREP Include Cost: No Site: Report Style: Detailed Monday ursable Meal Total 100 990079 BAR,FRENCH TOAST BENEFIT 990077 BANANA BREAD, SLICE BAR 25 290 2.50 200 21 9.00 0.00