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| UK Health & Wellness |
November 2009 |
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| Work-Life Supervisor of the Year: Jody Ensman
(Left to right) Dr. Robynn Pease, Work-Life Director, Jody Ensman, Health & Wellness Program Manager, and Mary Ferlan, Human Resources Operations Director
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Jody Ensman, UK Health & Wellness Program Manager, was named the Work-Life Supervisor of the Year. The award is given to one supervisor each year who is highly regarded by his or her employees for consistently supporting the work-life needs of employees.
Jody was among nearly 50 UK supervisors nominated for qualities such as enhancing the quality of Work-Life, being fair and consistent, and treating others with dignity and respect.
Here is an example of what Jody's team had to say about her in the nomination summary: "Jody has created an environment that is open and flexible. There is never a time when an employee is 'afraid' to go to Jody with ideas, concerns, or questions. She encourages new ideas and innovation and is attentive to any staff concerns. If there is a problem, she works to solve it instead of putting it on the back burner. Jody encourages participation from every staff member, but is mindful of each person's particular skills and experience. Jody makes sure to include the whole group when working in a team environment and ensures everyone's voice is heard."
Please join us in congratulating Jody for this well-deserved honor!
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 10 Tips for Restaurant Dining
From cheese sauce to super-sized portions, restaurant meals sabotage healthy eating. But don't let that keep you at home.
1. Eat as you would at home.
Don't think that every time you eat out you have a special license to eat as much as you want. After all, how many times in the past week did you eat a meal that was prepared by someone else outside your home? Think about what you choose from the menu; is it both healthful and enjoyable? If not, consider changing the restaurants you frequent, the foods you choose and how much you eat. Build your positive experiences and confidence will follow.
2. Pick your spots more carefully.
Do you have a handful of favorite restaurants in your neighborhood? How many of them have healthy choices that you like? If the answer is not many, consider looking for some new haunts. When you approach a restaurant that's new to you, feel free to ask for a menu. Review it for healthy options before you sit down or place a take-out order. Click here for more tips. |
 Ask the Expert: Smart Choices?
Q: I'm seeing the "Smart Choices" label on more and more packaged foods these days. What does that label mean and am I really making a smart choice by choosing those foods that carry it?
The Smart Choices Program is a universal nutritional ranking system designed to help consumers identify the healthiest foods with a logo that appears on the front of food packaging. It is the first industry-wide front-of-packaging initiative to identify healthy food choices. Specific qualifying criteria are used across 19 product categories and attention is paid to both nutrients that should be limited, such as sugar, sodium, and saturated fat, as well as nutrients that should be encouraged, such as fiber and calcium. Consumers are justifiably confused by all the nutrition claims and information on food packages, but it is not clear whether the Smart Choices Program will help eliminate confusion or just add to the problem. Click here to continue reading. |
Blushing Chicken Noodle Soup
6 cups of homemade chicken broth
2 large carrots, scraped and sliced or diced
1 large stalk of celery, chopped or sliced
1 onion, chopped (approximately 1 cup)
1 cup of sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups of cooked chicken, diced (approximately 12 ounces)
1 cup of canned plum tomatoes (about 4 whole tomatoes) coarsely chopped, with liquid
3 cups cooked egg noodles (approximately 2 cups of dry noodles)
Put all ingredients except noodles into soup pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until carrots are cooked. Put 1/2 cup of noodles into each bowl. Ladle soup over noodles.
Each serving contains: 246 calories, 21 grams protein, 3 grams fat and 29 grams carbohydrates.
Serves six.
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 Good Health To-Go: Monthly Tip
Top 3 Tips for healthier holiday eating:
1. It's not really about what you eat, but how much you eat. It's okay to have your favorite foods, just keep your portions small.
2. Think about what you're eating before you put it in your mouth. Do you really want it? Is it a special food you can only have this time of year? This will cut down on "mindless eating."
3. Don't let yourself get overly hungry before a holiday meal or party. Trying to
"save up" calories for special occasions usually backfires because you eat more and make poorer choices when you are hungry. Try having a light snack beforehand.
--- Karen Bryla McNees, Ed.D., R.D.
Did you know? You can get a head start on your New Year's Resolutions by joining Weight Loss Matters now! For more information, please visit the Web site. |
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Picture Yourself
Tobacco-Free 
UK's Campus Will Be Tobacco-Free Nov. 19: What's Your Plan?
The University of Kentucky Tobacco-Free Campus Initiative will be effective Nov. 19, 2009. The policy prohibits the use of all tobacco products on campus (cigarettes, chew, pipes, cigars, snuff, etc.). What's your plan? If you are interested in tobacco cessation, why wait? There are tobacco treatment resources available NOW to UK employees and their spouses/sponsored dependents, including FREE Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) for eligible participants. For more information, visit the Web site.
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In the Next Issue
Portion Control Tips
Surviving the Holidays
And much more! |
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| Upcoming Events |
Health Smart: Conversations about YOUR Health
Become Health Smart and earn a free "Healthier at Home" book! Join us for the next free session "What You Need to Know: Cold and FLU," presented by Chris Nelson, M.D., Nov. 19, noon-1 p.m., W.T. Young Library Auditorium. Space is limited. Register online today!
Recharge: Lunch & Learn SeriesPlease join us for free sessions geared toward keeping you healthy and well at work and at home. Feel free to bring your lunch. Register online today for "'Tis the Season to De-Stress," November 10, from noon-1:00 p.m., in the Gallery Room, W.T. Young Library.
Start! Moving Fall Challenge - Register by Oct. 30! UK Health & Wellness and UK HealthCare are proud to bring you the American Heart Association's Start! Campaign, a physical activity initiative to fight heart disease and stroke by getting people moving through workplace walking programs. UK's Fall Challenge runs from Oct. 7 to Dec. 18. You must register for the challenge by Oct. 30. For more information and to register online for the Fall Challenge, please visit the Web site. New: Attend Weight Loss Matters Online!
Can't make it to the weekly Weight loss Matters classes in person? You can now get the benefits of WLM right from your desk! The online Weight Loss Matters class offers a live, online weekly meeting each Wednesday, from noon to 1 p.m. Participants also receive easy online access to all of the WLM resources, including food diaries, sample menus, and recipes. The cost is $50 for a 10-week session. The next online class begins November 4. Register online by October 30.
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Editor: Melanie J. Sparks
Please Note: Only University of Kentucky employees, retirees, spouses, and sponsored dependents are eligible for UK Health & Wellness services and programs. |
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