Wellness 2017 Calendar Healthy Recipes for a Healthier You Caring in so many ways

JANUARY Glaucoma Awareness Month

Pico de Gallo Heart Healthy | Diabetic

Ingredients Preparation 3 cups seeded and diced 1. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, tomatoes red onion, jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, salt and black pepper to taste. 1/2 cup diced red onion 4 jalapeños, seeded and 2. Stir gently. diced small 3. Chill, covered, for at least 1 hour garlic cloves, minced 4 before serving. Makes 8 servings.

1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup chopped fresh

cilantro, optional 1/2 tsp salt Black pepper to taste < Health Tip! It’s a new year—time to focus on you! Schedule doctor appointments and any screenings you may need, such as a mammogram or colonoscopy. Making appointments is easy! Just call or email.

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Schedule Your Have Your Annual Physical Glaucoma Eye New Year’s Day Exam Screening

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Increase Your Intake of Healthy Foods

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Martin Luther Wear Protective Fill Out & Mail Your King Day Eyewear Member Survey

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Take Your Medication as Prescribed

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Think of Ways to Exercise Indoors 2017 American Heart Month

Asian Shrimp Rolls Heart Healthy | Diabetic

Ingredients Preparation 1 package (10 sheets) rice 1. Fill a large pot or bowl with hot water. paper (spring roll paper) Dip 1 sheet of rice paper into hot water 1/2 lb peeled and deveined for 5 to 10 seconds, or until hydrated. shrimp, boiled or steamed Lay out rice paper on a plate. 1 medium carrot, peeled and 2. In the center of the rice paper, arrange grated some of the shrimp, carrot, cucumber,

1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeds guacamole and mint. Roll the rice paper removed and cut into 1-inch by folding 2 sides in and then rolling from

sticks the bottom up. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Makes 10 rolls. 1 cup guacamole 1 cup fresh mint < Health Tip! Be good to your heart. Reduce sugar, sodium and saturated fat in your diet. Instead, eat more fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Aim to exercise 5 days a week for 30 minutes. Monitor your blood pressure.

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Limit Your Wear Red Day Sodium Intake

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Fill Out & Mail Your Member Survey

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Talk with Your Doctor about Valentine’s Day Heart Health

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Monitor Your Presidents’ Day Blood Pressure

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Make Heart-Healthy Food Choices 2017 MARCH Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Roasted Chicken and Spinach Salad Heart Healthy | Diabetic

Ingredients Preparation 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the walnuts, 1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, spinach, olive oil, rinsed and drained vinegar, lemon juice, red onion, feta cheese and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly. 1 can (16 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2. Top with the sliced chicken. Serve with

6 cups spinach leaves pitas. Makes 4 servings. 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 small red onion, sliced 2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese 1/4 tsp black pepper 8 oz cooked chicken, sliced< 4 (4-inch) whole wheat pitas

Health Tip! Lower your risk for colon cancer. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Limit processed and red meat. Get regular exercise and watch your weight. Don’t smoke—and don’t forget to schedule your colonoscopy! © Baldwin Publishing, Inc. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Fill Out & Mail Your Member Survey 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Schedule a Colon Cancer Screening Test Stay Active. Exercise (sundown) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Daylight Savings Check Your Glucose Time Begins Levels Daily St. Patrick’s Day 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Diabetic? Inspect Spring Begins Your Feet Daily 26 27 28 29 30 31

Diabetes Alert Day 2017 APRIL Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Carrot Orange Juice Heart Healthy

Ingredients Preparation 1 piece (2 inches) fresh 1. With a grater, grate the ginger over a ginger, peeled bowl. In your hand, scoop up the grated ginger fiber and squeeze the ginger over 5 oz orange juice a cup or bowl. Discard the ginger fiber. 5 oz carrot juice 2. Add 1/2 oz of the ginger juice to a cocktail

shaker or glass with a closed top, such as a travel mug; reserve the rest for another use. Add the orange juice, the carrot

juice and ice to the shaker and shake vigorously. Serve immediately. Makes 1 serving. < Health Tip! Go outside! Enjoy the fresh air and some vitamin D from the sun, as well as the physical and mental benefits of moving your body. Take a walk in the park, go fishing, window-shop or visit the zoo with a friend. © Baldwin Publishing, Inc. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Get Screened Schedule a for Cancer Mammogram

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Passover Begins Visit Your Doctor (sundown) Regularly

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Schedule a Fill Out & Mail Your Tax Day Dental Exam Member Survey

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Prevent Skin Cancer. Check Your Lungs Protect Yourself Even If You Are Not 30 from the Sun 20a Smoker 17 Skin Cancer, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, MAY and Mental Health Awareness Month

Roasted Vegetable Quesadillas Heart Healthy | Diabetic

Ingredients Preparation 1 large zucchini, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a baking 1/2 red bell pepper, diced sheet with cooking spray. In a bowl, toss zucchini, bell peppers and onion with chili 1/2 green bell pepper, diced powder. Place on baking sheet and bake 1/4 small white onion, chopped for 5 minutes, or until tender. Tbsp chili powder 1 2. Heat a skillet over high heat. Place 1 8 corn tortillas tortilla in skillet; top with 1/2 cup vegetable

mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Top with 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese second tortilla, flip over and brown until both sides are crispy. Remove from skillet

and let cool for 1 minute. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Cut the quesadillas into quarters and serve. Makes 4 servings. < Health Tip! Manage your blood pressure. High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke. Control your numbers with diet and exercise. Limit salt and alcohol. Quit smoking. If you think you’re having a stroke, call 911 immediately. © Baldwin Publishing, Inc. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Know the Risks of Osteoporosis Farmer’s Market and Get a Bone Season Begins Density Scan

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Women’s Checkup Protect Yourself Day from Falls

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Women’s Health Week

Mother’s Day Eat a Balanced Diet

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Ramadan Begins (sundown)

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Shavout Begins Fill Out & Mail Your (sundown) Member Survey 2017 Men’s Health Month and JUNE Cataract Awareness Month

Strawberries and Cream Heart Healthy

Ingredients Preparation 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled 1. In a large bowl, combine strawberries, and sliced sugar, Grand Marnier, if using, and lemon juice. 2 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp Grand Marnier, or other 2. Let stand for about 30 minutes, or until

orange liqueur, optional the strawberries release their juice.

1 tsp lemon juice 3. Top with the Greek yogurt and almonds.

1/4 cup nonfat vanilla Makes 4 servings. Greek yogurt 4 tsp sliced almonds < Health Tip! Take medication as prescribed. If you have questions about how to take your medicine, ask. Keep a list of your medications to share with all doctors and pharmacies you use and review it annually. Use medication organizers and reminders. © Baldwin Publishing, Inc. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Stay Active 20-30 Minutes Daily

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Schedule an Eye Exam

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Limit Your Men’s Health Week Sodium Intake

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Schedule a Colon Cancer Father’s Day Summer Begins Screening Test

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Do You Smoke? Enroll in a Smoking Eid al-Fitr 20Cessation Program 17 JULY Eye Injury Prevention Month

Spinach and Chickpea Soup Heart Healthy | Diabetic

Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/8 tsp salt 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 package (6 oz) fresh baby spinach 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 cups fat free, low sodium chicken broth Preparation

In a saucepan, heat oil over medium-high 2 cups water 1. heat. Add garlic and onion and sauté 3/4 cup multigrain orzo for 2 minutes, or until onion is softened. 1 tsp lemon zest Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and add orzo,

1 can (15 oz) no-salt-added lemon zest and chickpeas. Cover and cook chickpeas, rinsed and drained for 10 minutes, or until orzo is al dente. 1 tsp chopped fresh basil 2. Stir in basil, lemon juice, pepper, salt 1 Tbsp lemon juice and spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted. 1/2 tsp black pepper < Serve topped with Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings.

Health Tip! Protect your skin from UV rays. Remember these important steps to stay safe in the sun: Use sunscreen and wear a shirt, hat and sunglasses. Even when it’s cloudy, your skin can be damaged by harmful UV rays.

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Protect Your Eyes from Take Your UV Rays with Medications Sunglasses Independence Day as Prescribed

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Make Small Changes to Your Diet

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Monitor Your Blood Pressure

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Diabetic? Inspect Check Your Glucose 30 31 Your Feet Daily 20Levels Daily17 AUGUST Immunization Awareness Month

Tomato Salad Heart Healthy | Diabetic

Ingredients Preparation 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 1. In a large bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, yellow tomatoes, red onion, basil, avocado, 2 cups chopped yellow tomatoes garlic, vinegar and black pepper. 1/2 red onion, diced 2. Stir gently. 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 3. Chill, covered, for at least 1 hour before

1 avocado, pitted, peeled and serving. Makes 4 servings. diced

1 garlic clove, minced 1 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar Black pepper to taste < Health Tip! Get your flu shot. The best way to prevent the flu is to get an annual flu vaccine—and the best time to get one is between August and October. Washing your hands often is another way to avoid getting sick.

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Ensure Your Immunizations Are Up to Date Get Your Flu Shot

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Get Your Pneumonia Vaccine

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Decrease Your Intake of Salty & Get Your Shingles Fried Foods Vaccine

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Take Your Medication as Senior Citizen Day Prescribed

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Throw Away Expired 20Prescriptions 17 Healthy Aging, Emergency Preparedness SEPTEMBER and Prostate Awareness Month

Pita Pizzas Heart Healthy | Diabetic

Ingredients Preparation 1/3 cup pizza sauce 1. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350°. 4 (4-inch) whole wheat pitas 2. With a spoon, spread the pizza sauce 2/3 cup grated part-skim on the pita rounds, leaving a 1/2-inch mozzarella border.

1 Tbsp grated Parmesan 3. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese cheese evenly among the rounds and

bake for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. < Health Tip! Stay active physically and mentally to increase independence. Exercise is good for your heart and bones. Hobbies like reading, puzzles and art are good for your brain. Being social is good for your health, too!

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Eid al-Adha (sundown)

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Make Healthy Food Choices

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Grandparents’ Get a Bone Day Density Scan

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Rosh Hashanah Get Enough Sleep Begins (sundown) Muharram Fall Begins

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Talk with Your Doctor about Begins 20Cholesterol (sundown)17 OCTOBER Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Baked Apples Heart Healthy

Ingredients Preparation 3 Tbsp trans fat free margarine, 1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a bowl, combine softened margarine, sugar, oats, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt and walnuts. Set aside. 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 2. Core the apples: Set an apple upright on a cutting board. Insert a paring knife 1 tsp ground cinnamon

directly into the apple, from the top, 1/2 1/2 tsp ground ginger inch from the center. Carefully push the 1/4 tsp nutmeg blade down and around the core of the apple; do not cut through the bottom. 1/8 tsp salt Discard the core. Scoop out the center of

2 Tbsp chopped walnuts the apple. Repeat with remaining apples. 4 apples, such as Rome Beauty, 3. Fill each apple with oat mixture. Stand skin peeled in a spiral apples upright in a 9 x 9-inch glass baking dish. Add 1 cup water to the dish. Cover < dish with foil. Bake for 40 minutes, or until apples are soft but not mushy. Serve warm. Makes 4 servings.

Health Tip! Exercise to ease joint pain. Joint pain may slow you down, but it doesn’t have to stop you. To reduce pain, stay active, keep muscles stretched and maintain a healthy weight. Lowering stress and sleeping well can also decrease pain. © Baldwin Publishing, Inc. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Schedule a Starts Perform a Breast Mammogram (sundown) Self-Exam

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Maintain a Healthy Weight through Exercise

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Get Your Flu Shot

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Do You Smoke? Enroll in a Diabetic? Monitor Smoking Your Glucose Cessation Daily Program

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Halloween 2017 Diabetes Awareness and NOVEMBER Diabetic Eye Disease Month

Smoked Salmon Toasts Heart Healthy | Diabetic

Ingredients Preparation 1 whole wheat baguette, sliced 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place baguette into 8 slices slices on a baking sheet and lightly toast 8 eggs in oven for 7 minutes. In a bowl, combine eggs, half-and-half and cream cheese. 1/4 cup fat free half-and-half Beat until frothy. Add chives and mix 2 Tbsp low fat whipped cream again. cheese 2. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives and heat over medium heat. Pour egg

4 oz smoked salmon, finely mixture into skillet and let sit for 1 minute. chopped With a spatula, scramble eggs. As eggs

Black pepper to taste set, add salmon and black pepper to taste. Stir. Evenly distribute the egg mixture on baguette slices. Garnish with additional chives. Makes 4 servings. < Health Tip! If you have diabetes, get regular eye exams. Diabetes can harm your eyes, but an eye doctor can catch problems early. It’s also important to inspect your feet daily, stay active and try to lose weight if you are overweight. © Baldwin Publishing, Inc. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Check Your All Saints’ Day Feet Daily

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Daylight Savings Check Your Time Ends Election Day A1C Levels

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Talk with Your Doctor about Your Cholesterol Level

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Make Healthy Food Monitor Your Choices during the Blood Pressure Holidays Thanksgiving Day

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Check Your Lungs Even If You Are Not a Smoker 2017 DECEMBER Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Russian Tea Cookies Heart Healthy | Diabetic

Ingredients Preparation 1/2 cup cake flour 1. In a bowl, stir together flours and tea. 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour 2. In a medium bowl, combine coconut oil 1 tsp loose jasmine tea, crushed and cream cheese. With an electric mixer, 1/4 cup coconut oil, softened beat on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar and salt and beat.

2 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, Beat in egg white and vanilla. Gradually softened add the flour mixture and beat until 1/2 cup granulated sugar combined. Form the dough into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 2 hours. 1/8 tsp salt

1 egg white 3. Preheat oven to 375°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll dough into 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets. 2 Tbsp confectioners’ sugar Bake for 12 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets for < 1 minute. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar. Makes 30 cookies.

Health Tip! De-stress during the holidays. Make sure you get enough sleep and choose healthy foods to keep up your strength. Take time to relax and have fun with family and friends. Enjoy—this season only comes around once a year! © Baldwin Publishing, Inc. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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World AIDS Day

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Schedule Your Get Your Annual Physical Flu Shot Exam

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Hanukkah Bundle Up! Stay (until Dec. 20) Dry and Warm

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Reward Yourself for Staying Healthy Winter Begins

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That’s what Elderplan does 365 days a year. We hope this colorful calendar full of tasty and easy-to- follow recipes inspires you to stay healthy in 2017! You are a valued member, and we want to do all we can to support your healthier lifestyle. The calendar also contains important phone numbers related to your plan so you can get in touch with us year-round.

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