You are currently viewing March 1, 2021 – March is National Nutrition Month! Join ‘Paint Your Plate’— a 28-Day Nutrition Challenge

Have you been trying to eat more fruits and veggies? Looking for new plant-based recipes to include in your diet? Could your meals generally use more color or variety?

The Paint Your Plate challenge will help you achieve your own personal fruit and veggie goals. Your UHC Wellness Coaches will guide and  motivate you with:

– Weekly check-in opportunities

– Deliciously colorful recipes

– Grocery shopping lists

– Tips for adding fruits & veggies into your meals

– Bonus handout including a crossword puzzle & word-search

The Paint Your Plate Challenge runs 3/1/2021 – 3/26/2021. Reach out to your coaches with the following info to sign up today:

  • Preferred Email (for weekly emails and handouts)
  • EB Badge #
  • Zip Code
  • How many cups (servings) of fruit do you eat on average daily?
  • How many cups (servings) of veggies do you eat on average daily?

Groton/New London/Off-Site Locations
Coaches:  Monika Benoit and AnnMarie Bartelli
E-mail: Monika.Benoit@plusone.com ; AnnMarie.Bartelli@plusone.com
Call or Text: 860-822-3480 | 860-822-3160

Quonset Point/NEO

Coach:  Jennifer Fine
E-mail: Jennifer.Fine@plusone.com
Call or Text: 401-465-1097

Questions? Contact Monika at monika.benoit@plusone.com or call 860-822-3480.

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