The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia are partnering to celebrate American Heart Association “National Eating Healthy Day” on Wednesday, November 4 at 1 PM and bring you the latest in a series of well-being related webinars. These online seminars are designed to empower the well-being of USG employees and their families to assist them in making healthier lifestyle choices.

 Healthy Eating for the Holidays
DATE:  November 04, 2015
TIME:  1:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 hour

This month's topic is Healthy Eating for the Holidays, where we'll discuss what you can do to avoid weight gain during the holiday season. In this hour-long session, you will learn how to cut calories from prepared recipes and how to cope with food-focused parties. We will also discuss how exercise can assist in controlling weight and stress.

Use this link to access the webcast:
http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1052216/9D0500E2216775AF21C385ABCCF0CB1F

Ideas for participation

• Provide a heart-healthy lunch.
• Ask your leadership to speak about their interest in employee health.
• Provide employees a fruit or vegetable snack. An apple, orange, clementine or small sack of mixed fruit makes a great “desk drop.”
• Replace candy bowls with fruit bowls.
• Create a “doughnut-free and muffin-free zone” and instead offer nonfat/low-fat yogurt or oatmeal with healthy toppings like fresh or dried fruits and unsalted nuts.

Support resources are available at the American Heart Association National Eating Healthy Day toolkit or www.heart.org/nationaleatinghealthyday.

If you or someone on your campus has questions or concerns regarding this webinar, contact Farrah Spellman, System Benefits Wellness Program Manager, at Farrah.Spellman@usg.edu or (404) 962-3247.