Christa has joined the Verve Health Team as a Wellness Coordinator for Citizens Energy Group! Before joining the team, she was a Before and After School Program Director for the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. She has held various positions at the YMCA including Wellness Coach. She was a Health Educator for the Vanderburgh County Health Department where she educated the community on anything from how to stop smoking to goal setting.

In this 4-minute virtual wellness class, you’ll learn what prediabetes is, if you’re at risk and what to do to reduce your risk of getting type 2 diabetes. Watch it .

Brussels sprouts are part of the cruciferous vegetable family along with broccoli and cauliflower. Vegetables in this family provide a wide variety of nutrients and contain few calories. People seeking a high nutrient diet should definitely include cruciferous vegetables in their diet.

Citizens is committed to improving the health of employees and their families. As part of this commitment, employees will continue to be eligible for a discounted Weight Watchers membership. However, due to IRS requirements, Citizens is required to report any company paid subsidy as imputed income.

We often hear that we should aim to get 10,000 steps per day. The reason? The goal of 10,000 steps adds up to about five miles each day for most people, which includes about 30 minutes of daily exercise—satisfying the CDC’s recommendation of at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week.