Now more than ever it is important to make sure you and your loved ones get your seasonal flu shot!

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Sweet potatoes are a superfood, which means they’re a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.

As a dietitian, I am often asked this question: “do I need to log my food in order to lose weight?” Check out my answer HERE.

Shopping seasonal produce is a great way to get a variety of nutritious food into your diet without breaking the bank. Here is a list of some produce that is currently in season:

Virtual Yoga is free and available for all Citizens Energy Group employees. Virtual Yoga occurs every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30AM-12:30PM.

Check out these tips from ATI on how to strengthen your shoulders!

Important Information about 2020 Health Screenings

October Goal Checks are for those who attended the 2020 health screenings in the spring and did not meet the screening criteria or did not complete the reasonable alternatives. These goal checks will be by appointment only.

The weather is getting cooler and soup’s on the menu. This high-protein, fiber-rich Taco Soup recipe comes from Citizen’s own, Kim Hood. Kim loves this super simple recipe and often brings it to department pitch-ins. Did we mention it’s also delicious? Thank you, Kim! Watch the 1-minutes video on how to make Kim’s Taco Soup HERE.

Hiking is a great way to get fit and enjoy all the fall has to offer - cooler weather and a colorful backdrop as the leaves begin to change colors. Here are a few things to consider before you head out on a hike at your local or state park.

Fall is here and that means bringing out the slow cooker. Try these nutritious and simple recipes this fall.

Virtual Yoga is free and available for all Citizens Energy Group employees. Virtual Yoga occurs every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30AM-12:30PM.

Check out these preventative exercises from Amy Myers at ATI.

To read the 2020 September edition of WellNews click here.

Important Information about 2020 Health Screenings

CALLING ALL CITIZENS’ WOMEN:

Getting meals prepared on a weeknight can be challenging. Recipe shortcuts like using rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own can save lots of time. Use your own recipes or try out some of these ideas to get a meal on the table in no time.

This delicious and uber-simple pizza dough recipe comes from Citizen’s own, Molly Tilka. Molly loves this recipe because it has only 2 ingredients (self-rising flour and 0% fat plain Greek yogurt), it’s better than carry-out and it’s only 12 Weight Watcher points for the entire recipe, which makes 2 servings. Thank you, Molly, for submitting this recipe! And, another shout out to Jada Buchanan and Beth Smith for providing healthy topping suggestions. Watch the video HERE.

This delicious and simple Chicken Salad recipe comes from Citizen’s own, Susan Sekeres. Susan suggests using shredded rotisserie chicken to save time. Susan likes to serve the chicken salad on croissants, but will often use lettuce wraps to cut down on points and calories. Thank you, Susan! Watch the video HERE.