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December 2012

               

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Private Health Insurance Exchanges

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Whether you are unsure of how health exchanges work or are just looking for a refresher on how they are affected by PPACA, this article will help you better understand exchanges and how they might help your organization.  View Article

Health Reform Regulations

Four Ways to Examine Enrollment Results in the Context of Health Care Reform 

 

Here are four ways to help you think about whether your enrollment results are in line with healthcare reform.

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Wellness Trends

How You Can Reduce Cases of Flu in the Workplace This Winter 

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The flu can not only affect the heath of your employees, it can also affect your organization's bottom line. Read here for some tips on how your office can prevent the flu this winter. ViewArticle

How to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain

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Weight gain is like most other health issues, it's easier to prevent than to treat. Here are some tips on how to keep from putting on those extra pounds over the holidays.

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HR Best Practices
Why You Should Communicate After Enrollment 

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During open enrollment, your employees are reading and hearing a lot about their benefits. And then silence. Learn why you must continue to communicate year-round.
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White Paper

5 Common Mistakes Employers Make in Designing Wellness Programs - And How to Avoid Them 

 

More employers are turning to workplace wellness programs to help control employee benefits costs. This can prove to be a smart business decision if organizations are smart about how they execute their wellness initiatives.  Click here to read the White Paper from our partner, EbixHealth

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Berry Bread Pudding

 berry pudding 
     

Serving Size: 1 cup 

Yield: 2 servings 

 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups unsweetened, frozen berries, thawed, undrained, or fresh (blueberries, sliced strawberries, or raspberries)

 

1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)

 

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract (optional)

 

4 or 5 slices whole wheat bread, crusts removed

 

Vanilla yogurt (optional)

 

Preparation: 

1.  In a small bowl, combine the thawed berries, sugard and/or vanilla extract. 

2. Spoon 1/4 cup of the berry mixture to cover the bottom of a 2  cup deep dish.

3. Cover the berry mixture with a layer of bread

4. Spoon 1/3 of remaining berry mixture on top of the bread.

5. Cover with another layer of bread.

6. Repeat steps 4 & 5 twice ending with a layer of bread.

7. Cover the dish with platic & place a plate or bowl on top of the berry dish that fits just inside of it. Place a heavy object on top to press down on the fruit and bread layers.

8. Refrigerate overnight.  (check the dish to be sure juice does not run over the top.  You may need to replace the heavy object with a lighter one to prevent spills).

9. Serve with a dollop of vanilla yogurt.

 

Nutrient Totals

Per Serving:

Calories 180

Total Fat 2.5 g

Saturated Fat 0.5 g

Sodium 300 mg

Protein 6 g

 

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