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  • How to Get the Right Nutrients at Any Age

    How to Get the Right Nutrients at Any Age

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Your body needs different things at different ages. That’s especially true when it comes to nutrition. What we eat affects how we age. And aging changes our nutritional needs. Understanding that link is vital to maintaining good health as we get older…
    • 10 months ago
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  • Appetizer

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Traditionally appetizers were meant to stimulate one's appetite, designed to get you ready for the main course. They were never originally designed to use as a main dish. However, things change, and food preferences have evolved over the years. Now…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Nutrition
    • Recipe Book
  • Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Right for You?

    Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Right for You?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    We all know healthy eating habits are vital for good health. Yet many of us still eat too much that isn’t good for us and too little of what is good for us. If you want to live longer and have a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes…
    • over 3 years ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • 6 Easy Ways to Cut Calories During the Holidays

    6 Easy Ways to Cut Calories During the Holidays

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    We’re guessing the turkey won’t be the only thing that’s stuffed at this year's holiday dinner table. The holidays are notoriously tied to overeating. It’s understandable. With heaps of delicious, calorie-laden foods at your fingertips, it’s hard to resist…
    • 5 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Is There a Secret Recipe for a Good Night’s Sleep?

    Is There a Secret Recipe for a Good Night’s Sleep?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Go to a library or bookstore, and you’re likely to see row upon row of books that all claim to have the solution to a perfect night’s sleep. Despite all these “solutions” being offered, many people still can’t get enough sleep. Maybe the secret to a…
    • over 3 years ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Kale, Orange, Sesame Seed Salad with Pepitas

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 1 tablespoon orange juice 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon fresh parsley 1 ½ tablespoons crystalized ginger 1 ½ tablespoons dried cranberries…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Nutrition
    • Recipe Book
  • Get the Scoop on Those Sneaky Added Sugars

    Get the Scoop on Those Sneaky Added Sugars

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    There’s a sneaky marauder making its way through your body, and it’s out to do you harm. Its name is sugar. You may not always know how it got there, but it can hurt you. Sugar is in fruits and vegetables and other foods that are part of a healthy diet…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Self-Management Program: Improving Your Nutrition

    Self-Management Program: Improving Your Nutrition

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Your body has an appetite for good food. You’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” It’s true. When you eat well, your body rewards you. Want to be healthy and happy with energy to do the things you love? Nosh on fruits and vegetables, whole grains…
    • 10 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Lifestyle Changes and Diabetes

    Lifestyle Changes and Diabetes

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    There’s a safe way to get a handle on your diabetes: Create an exercise and diet plan. With exercise, you can help your blood sugar stay in your target range. By making better food choices, you help manage your blood sugar levels and lower your risk for…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Blueberry, Honey, Lime Vinaigrette

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 16 Servings 1/4 cup fresh blueberries 1/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon chopped basil 2/3 cup canola oil 1/3 cup fresh pressed lime juice Directions: Place all ingredients in a food processor…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Nutrition
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