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Join us at one of the following Open Enrollment Events! Get your benefits questions answered, get your flu shot and attend the Live Well Vermont Health Fair! November 2: 108 Cherry Street, Burlington  November 3: State House, Montpelier  November 4: Asa Bloomer Building, Rutland  November 7: State Office Complex, Waterbury Questions about Open Enrollment? http:// humanresources.vermont.gov/ benefits-wellness/benefits/ overview#Open Haven't gotten your flu vaccination yet? It's not too late. Register online* today to get your flu shot at one of the locations above: www.passporthealthusa.com/ LiveWellVermont No Computer Access? Register by phone at: 1-888-226-1683 Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 9 PM Sat: 9 AM - 9 PM Sun: 9 AM - 6 PM Questions About Flu Vaccination Clinics?  http:// humanresources.vermont.gov/ benefits-wellness/wellness/ flu-program

Crispy, crunchy, and chocolaty, iconic Kit Kat wafer bars have been a favorite with kids and adults for nearly 100 years. This refined sugar-free version of the classic candy adds in the more complex flavors of hazelnut and coconut. These are a great alternative with Halloween approaching! Yield: 32 chocolate bars Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 4 hours Ingredients 3/4 cups homemade chocolate-hazelnut spread  1 tablespoon grass-fed butter 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon coconut milk 1 tablespoon raw honey 2 cups rice cereal flakes Topping Ingredients 1/3 cup melted coconut oil  4 tablespoons maple syrup  1 1/2 tablespoons coconut sugar  1/3 cup cacao powder  1 teaspoon vanilla extract  1/4 teaspoon sea salt Maldon salt for topping Instructions Line an 8 x 8-inch brownie pan with parchment paper. Place chocolate-hazelnut spread, butter, coconut oil, coconut milk, honey, and cereal flakes in the bowl of a stand mixer fi...

Looking for a new pumpkin recipe to try? Look no further, this baked pumpkin ravioli is a quick and easy meal to put together. Baked Pumpkin Ravioli Serves: 5-7/ Makes 28 raviolis (serving size = 4)/ 204 calories per serving Ingredients 56 Wonton wrappers 3/4 Cup pumpkin puree 1 Cup low-fat ricotta 1 tsp salt 1/8 tsp fresh pepper 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp egg white 1 tsp olive oil 1/4 cup tomato sauce of your choice Fresh sage, finely chopped Directions Preheat over to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking oil. Mix pumpkin puree, ricotta, salt, pepper, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Dollop one healing TBSP of the pumpkin ricotta mix in the center of half (26) the wonton wrappers. Brush a little egg white around the mixture to the edge of each wrapper. Place the remaining wrappers on top of the wonton wrappers with filling - press down around the filling.  Press fork down around the edges to seal the ravioli. Lightly brush each ravi...

If you enjoy Cauliflower, here is an easy recipe that will have your family looking for more. Easy to make in less than 20 minutes and it gives your Cauliflower a new flavor for your Fall meals. Enjoy with Fish, Chicken or Pork. Yield: 6 Servings Ingredients 4 tablespoons of fresh chopped Parsley 1 large head of Cauliflower 1 ½ to 2 pounds cut into florets, about 6 to 7 cups ½ a teaspoon of grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon of coconut oil 3 to 4 cloves of minced Garlic 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice ½ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Place a tablespoon of Parsley, lemon peel and 1 inch of water in a large sauce pan or two tier vegetable steamer.  Place the Cauliflower in your steamer or in a steamer basket and place in sauce pan. Bring the water mixture to a boil over medium heat. Cover and steam for 15 minutes or until tender. Remove from pot and place in a large bowl, Keep warm. Save ½ to ¾ cup of your hot liquid. Heat your coconut oil in a smal...

It's easy to forget to set aside time to take care of ourselves when life gets busy. Adding these 5 things into your routine can help boost your energy, lower stress levels, and make you feel healthier overall. 1.) Move You don't have to do a full hour of intense working out every day. Go for a quick walk in the morning, at lunch, and in the evening. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Make time for stretch breaks. Every little thing adds up and it feels good to move throughout the day! 2.) Hydrate Dehydration can drain your energy and make you feel sluggish by mid morning. Make sure to reach for your water bottle frequently throughout the day. It will do wonders for your health! 3.) Nourish Fuel your body with nutritious whole foods instead of processed sugary foods. This will keep you feeling great all day long and boost your immune system in the long run. 4.) Strategize/Plan Ahead Meal plan one day a week and prep food ahead of time to make it easier to cook...

Sweet Potato Muffins Ingredients: 1/2 cup raisins 1/3 cup apple cider or juice 1 medium sweet potato peeled 1 medium tart apple peeled 2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup or sweetener of choice 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp salt 3 large eggs, beaten 3/4 cup coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut  1/4 cup rolled oats Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Warm up juice or cider and add raisins on stove or in the microwave. Once the cider is warm, plump the raisins by adding them to the cider and setting aside.  Grate the sweet potato and apple and set aside.  Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a large bowl. Add eggs, coconut oil, vanilla, raisins, and juice. Fold in the sweet potato, apple, walnuts, and coconut.  Spoon batter into lined muffin pans. Sprinkl...

Take the Blue Zones Quiz and see how much you know!  (answers below) Question 1 Which of the following is true of Blue Zones around the world? a. They are hot-spots of longevity b. They contain high concentrations of 100-year-olds c. Their residents grow old with lower incidence of chronic disease d. All of the above e. None of the above Question 2 The Confucian adage, “Hara Hachi bu” reminds the Okinawans to: a. Eat something from the land and sea every day b. Stop eating when they are 80% full c. Tend the garden daily Question 3 Fill in the blank. Fava beans and ______ are some of the foods most highly associated with reaching age 100. Question 4 True or False? Papayas are a fruit rich in Vitamin C, E and K. Want more resources?  Take a free Blue Zones  happiness quiz Answers 1: d. All of the above 2: b. Stop eating when they are 80% full 3: chickpeas 4: True

Roasted acorn squash can do double duty when filled with a hearty mixture of brown rice, apples, and walnuts. It can stand in as a substantial side, or star at the center of the plate when adding your favorite protein (vegetarian or meat-based). The brown rice can be made up to 2 days ahead; keep it refrigerated in an airtight container. And you can assemble the filling up to 6 hours ahead; just keep it covered in the fridge till you’re ready to stuff. (Serves 2) Ingredients 1 medium acorn squash, halved with the seeds taken out 1 medium apple (McIntosh or Honey Crisp work well), chopped 1 cup brown rice 1/2 medium onion, diced  Olive Oil Maple Syrup  Walnuts (optional) sausage or meat-free/soy product, cooked and cut  (optional) shredded cheddar cheese Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly brush acorn squash halves with olive oil.  Cook 1 cup of brown rice (combine with 2 cups of water, bring to...