Savor the Immune-Boosting Flavors of Fall

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OCTOBER 2019

The falling leaves of autumn are a good excuse to head outside to enjoy the season, as well as a reminder to take advantage of the bountiful harvest that awaits. This month's edition of Healthy Living with Business Health Trust features the flavors of fall with an immune-boosting Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili along with tips to help you manage your sugar cravings — just in time for the holidays! Keep reading for more wellness tips and exciting updates from Business Health Trust.

Boost Your Immunity with Antioxidant-Rich Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili

Eat with the season while loading up on antioxidants with this Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili recipe from our partners at Delta Dental of Washington. You'll boost your immunity with colorful foods that also protect your smile, including red bell peppers, carrots and inflammation-fighting kidney beans.

Tips to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Delicious, Nutritious Foods

It all begins with the Halloween candy, which kicks off the season of temptation around many households and offices. Before you dip your hand into that candy bowl or cookie jar, consider this 3-step process to manage your sugar cravings while also providing your body with the nutrients it needs to thrive, from our partners at Kaiser Permanente.

Business Health Trust Now Offered Through Yakima and Thurston Chambers

Business Health Trust partners with regional chambers and business associations throughout Washington state to help their member companies offer quality, affordable employee benefits. We’re excited to announce the addition of two new partners: the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce and Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce.

Find a Health Care Plan That's Right for Your Wallet

With open enrollment right around the corner, now is the time to research your health insurance options. Get tips from our partners at Washington Health Alliance on how to weigh your out-of-pocket costs (including deductible, co-pay and coinsurance) with your premium to find a plan that's right for your wallet. Pro tip: Schedule time now with your insurance producer to renew your 2020 plan to beat the year-end rush!

When One Drink Isn't Enough

It can start with a glass of wine to unwind after a rough day. Then it takes two to get the same relaxing buzz. Before you know it, it could be a bottle an evening. Alcohol use can be a way to escape stress. It can also be used to “self-medicate” for depression and anxiety. For Business Health Trust members enrolled in medical coverage through Premera Blue Cross, resources are available to help you or a loved one get real about stress and alcohol use.

Video: Strive for Success with Positive Emotional Health

Gain coping strategies for dealing with adversity in a constructive way, and develop structured mechanisms for building better mental health with the October webinar on Emotional Wellness: Building Better Mental Health (login is BHT) from our partners at Wellspring EAP.

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