When it comes to eating healthy, it can seem like temptation is lurking around every corner. From New Year’s champagne to St. Patrick’s Day’s corned beef and cabbage to the Fourth of July’s barbecued everything, how are you supposed to adopt good eating habits?
Working with a Nutritionist
Sign up for Well onTarget’s® Wellness Coaching program to get one-on-one access to a credentialed nutritionist for free. You can find Well onTarget in Blue Access for Members℠ or on the AlwaysOn® app.
Your coach can help you set and achieve your health and wellness goals by improving your dietary habits. Coaches are available by phone and secure messaging for one-on-one support.
Participate in Challenges
Build some excitement into your nutritional journey with challenges including:
Ready for a WHOLEsome Challenge – the importance of eating whole foods
Eat the Rainbow – adding colorful vegetables to your diet
Snack Attack – choosing healthy snacks
Self-Management Programs
Nutrition for Better Health is a self-guided digital program that can help you create healthy habits through small changes. First, you’ll select from the available categories:
total calories
dairy
fruit
vegetables
whole grain
protein
Then, you’ll set a goal. The program helps you turn triggers that can lead to unhealthy habits into more mindful choices. There are videos, podcasts and articles for help and check-ins for support.
The program works best if you connect a nutrition app like:
Apple Watch
Fitbit
Garmin Connect
Oura
MyFitness Pal
If you don’t have a fitness app, you can track a variety of nutrition-related data in the AlwaysOn app:
calories spent and remaining according to your daily target
fiber intake
vitamins including calcium, iron and potassium
saturated fats, sodium and added sugar
Leverage Helpful Tools
Videos on healthy eating
Articles about weight-related health risks and serving sizes
A tracker for weight, cardio and cholesterol.
Resources
Member Rewards
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Provider Finder®
Use Provider Finder® to find out where you can get your in-network colonoscopy. You can also find a Primary Care Provider to talk about what is right for you.
Let's Move by UnitedHealthcare®
Mental well-being is just as important as physical health. Stay socially connected by joining clubs, volunteering, or taking classes. Consider mindfulness practices like meditation or tai chi to reduce stress. Check out Let's Move by UnitedHealthcare®, available at no added cost to you! With simple resources, tools, fun events and personalized support, Let's Move by UnitedHealthcare is here to help keep your mind, body and social life active. Start today at Let's Move by UnitedHealthcare .
Real Appeal®
Lose weight with a personal coach and a program designed just for you. Real Appeal is a proven weight management program designed to help you get healthier and stay healthier. It's available to you and eligible family members at no added cost as part of your TRS-Care Medicare Advantage benefits. Join today at Real Appeal by Rally Coach.
Silver Sneakers
Thirty minutes of moderate physical activity each day can help control diabetes and obesity – two risk factors for colorectal cancer. As a TRS-Care Medicare Advantage participant, you have access to SilverSneakers, a fitness and lifestyle program, at no added cost. It includes:
- Memberships to thousands of fitness locations — visit as many times as you wish
- Group exercise classes for all abilities — fun activities held outside the gym
- SilverSneakers On-DemandTM — online workout videos that feature tips on fitness and nutrition
- SilverSneakers LIVE — virtual classes and workshops throughout the week
- SilverSneakers GOTM mobile app
Get started today. Visit SilverSneakers.com or call 1-888-423-4632, TTY 711.
Wellness Coaching
Online and live coaching support that provides access to a variety of digital health and wellness courses. For Wellness Coaching, call 1-800-478-1057, TTY 711.