This episode was originally release in September 2018.

While getting vaccinated in the fall is still the best way to avoid the flu, there's a lot of misinformation out there. Sharp Best Health and the guest, Leslie Thompson, Manager of EOHD, go over the common flu misconceptions - to not only debunk them, but also to help you protect yourself from catching the flu from those around you!

For more information on Sharp's flu vaccination program visit http://sharpnet.sharp.com/flu/. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions about Sharp's flu program. 

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On this weeks episode, Sharp Best Health host Janice sits down with Alex Zawilski, a registered dietitian with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, to get right into some applicable advice about meal prepping.

Quinoa Crunch Salad (MAKES 6 LARGE SALADS):

• 2–3 cups shelled edamame
• 2 cups Simply Nature Organic Quinoa
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1–2 bell peppers, diced
• 2 ripe mangoes, diced
• 3 carrots, shredded
• half a head of purple cabbage, shredded
• sliced almonds, peanuts, cashews, etc. (I used the addicting Southern Grove Chili Lime Cashews from ALDI)

Peanut Dressing:

• 1/2 cup Simply Nature Creamy Peanut Butter
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup vinegar (white distilled or rice vinegar)
• 1/4 cup sesame oil
• 1–2 tablespoons chili paste like sambal oelek
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 knob of fresh ginger, peeled

Instructions:

1. Cooked stuff: Cook the quinoa and edamame according to package directions.
2. Veggies: Chop everything up. It will take a little while. Put on some good music and light a candle and a glass of wine wouldn’t hurt.
3. Dressing: Give it all a whirl in the food processor or blender. 
4. Serve: Assemble individual salads, or toss it all together.

Healthy Lunch Places:
Luna Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chick-Fill-A

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Sharp Best Team answers some of employees' questions:

• Is coffee good or bad for you?
• What can I do to avoid insomnia?
• What's the difference between the Paleo and Keto Diets?
• What is the deal with artificial sweeteners?

Additional Resources:

• Let's Talk the Keto Diet (podcast episode S3Ep8)
• Sneaky Names for Sugar
• Sugar 101 | Artificial Sweeteners and Sugar Substitutes

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More than 40 million Americans live with a mental health condition — that’s more than the populations of New York and Florida combined.
While mental illness is prevalent, talking about it is still relatively taboo. Talking and learning about mental health and mental illness is an important first step towards breaking that stigma.

In honor of September, Mental Health Awareness Month, Sharp Best Health and Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital have teamed up to start a conversation about mental health by recording a four-part Mental Health series. Each month we will sit down with a different mental health expert to discuss important issues such as anxiety, sleep and mental health during holidays.

On today's episode, Sharp Best Health interviews Shanette Smith, a licensed marriage and family therapist and business development specialist at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, who gives us a sneak peek of the upcoming podcast series. Shanette explains why mental health awareness is so important and also shares what we can expect in the upcoming podcast episodes.

Resources:

• Programs at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital provide comprehensive services for people of all ages experiencing serious behavioral and emotional problems, including anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide. Click here or call 858-836-843 to learn more.
  
  
• Sharp McDonald Center offers inpatient and outpatient chemical dependency treatment programs. Click here to learn more or call 858-637-6920.
  
  
• Sharp Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free benefit that offers Sharp team members confidential, voluntary counselling and advice on a wide range of work and personal issues. To schedule an appointment or to obtain more information about EAP, please call 619-681-0022 during business hours, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. For more information and the list of EAP locations, please visit http://sharpnet.sharp.com/eap/ 

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Culinary medicine is a practice of helping patients improve and/or reverse common chronic diseases including diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and obesity through evidence-based application of food and nutrition. 

On this episode, Sharp Best Health sits down with two Sharp Rees-Stealy’s physicians, Dr. Angelica Neison and Dr. Sabrina Falquier, to discuss how the practice of cooking, the science of medicine, and the preventative power of good nutrition  can help patients improve health outcomes.

Additional Resources

• IG for Sabrina Falquier, MD @sensationsmd
• IG for Angie Neison, MD @flavors4wellnessmd
• Sharp Rees-Stealy New Weigh Program: 10-week weigh management program ($0)
• Healthy Hearts Nutrition Series - two-session series to help reduce risk of heart disease and improve overall health ($)
• Culinary Medicine – Resources for Patients and Clinicians

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Should you eat breakfast before exercising so you have some fuel in the tank? Or is it better to bust a sweat on an empty stomach? Exercising on an empty stomach is a topic not all experts agree on. Listen to Sharp Best Health weighs the evidence for both sides of the argument. 

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In this short episode, Sharp Best Health offers 5 simple ways to fit exercise into your day without busting your budget!

Reference
Active&Fit Direct:
On February 5, Sharp Best Health introduced a new program - the Active&Fit Direct Program - which provides discounted gym memberships to Sharp full-time, part-time and per diem employees. With Active&Fit, you can pay a flat fee of $25 a month to access nearly 100 gyms and fitness areas in San Diego. For more information, visit Sharp Best Health on sharpnet. 

Take the Quiz!
If you enjoyed this episode and learnt something new, make sure to take our Podcast Quiz for this episode for a chance to win a gym bag from Sharp Best Health. Winners announced weekly on SharpNET. 

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In this episode, Sharp Best Health interviews several Moms within the Sharp HealthCare who share a few simple ways to commit to your health even with a full-time job and a house full of kids.

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What is water weight? How much is normal? Is it healthy? What can you do about it? In this episode, Sharp Best Health hosts discuss the science of what water weight is and how it works. 

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Sharp Best Health shares 4 tips, backed up by science, to make exercise a life-long habit, including how bingeing on your favorite Netflix show can get you motivated to go to the gym more often!

• Take this episode's quiz and win a prize!

References:

• Life Kit from NPR https://www.npr.org/lifekit
• MoveSpring App: Join Sharp Best Health on MoveSpring to stay active and win monthly rewards! Learn more on SharpNET.  
• Join Sharp Best Health private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1776419275926672/

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