Sharp Best Health explains the 80:20 approach to healthy eating, which suggests that you fill your plate with nutrient-rich foods 80 percent of the time, and enjoy your favorite slightly less nutritious foods the other 20 percent.

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Why is it that we’re so often able to show love and compassion for other people, but can rarely find it for ourselves? We can often be so hard on ourselves, feeding our minds a constant string of negativity and self-criticism...
But when we learn self-compassion, showing the same kindness, support and encouragement to ourselves that we show others -  every aspect of  our life will change for the better!

On today's podcast Sharp Best Health's guest Susan Knier, a Sharp HealthCare senior rehabilitation education specialist and is a certified Compassion  Cultivation Teacher*,  shows us how we can be compassionate with ourselves by discovering the three main components of self-compassion: kindness, humanity, and mindfulness.

*Susan Knier, MBA, OTR/L, Sr. Rehab. Specialist, Sharp HealthCare, Certified Teacher, Compassion Cultivation Training, Stanford University, Sr. CCT Educator, The Compassion Institute Certified Mindful Self Compassion Teacher, UCSD, Certified/Trained Mindfulness Facilitator, IMTA/UCLA

Resources at Sharp:

• Drop-in mindfulness classes: available to all employees for free at several Sharp locations. Check SharpNET/SharpBestHealth for schedule and details.
• Whil: digital mindfulness and yoga platform available to all employees for free. Visit SharpNET/SharpBestHealth for enrollment details.

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Curious about Mindfulness? This episode is for you! In this episode, Sharp Best Health and Bob McClure, certified mindfulness facilitator at Sharp, have an educational and engaging conversation about mindfulness, what it is, its benefits and why it matters. 

RESOURCES:

• Whil - a free mindfulness and yoga app available to all Sharp employees for free.  Visit SharpNET/SharpBestHealth to start with your free account. 
• Drop-In Mindfulness classes at Sharp - find schedule and locations on SharpNET.
• UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center: https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/

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What is health coaching? Do you need one? In this episode Sharp Best Health interviews real health coaches from Sharp Health Plan, Jessica Kuraishy and Michelle Milles, to help you learn everything you need to know about working with a health coach to reach your wellness goals!

NOTES:
Health Coaching is a FREE 6-week service available to all Sharp employees. Your specially assigned health coach will provide personalized coaching, support and guidance to inspire positive change, and helps you to achieve your desired health goals.
All health coaching sessions are only 30 minutes long and telephone based.
There are five health coaching programs available:

• Smoking Cessation (For current smokers)
• Healthy Weight (For Individuals with a BMI of 25 or higher)
• Healthy Eating
• Physical Activity
• Stress Management

To get in touch with a health coach at Sharp, please email [email protected].

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In this episode, find out why eating local produce in season carries great benefits to your health, your local community and your wallet!

NOTES: 

• Recipe for Pumpkin soup: https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/fresh-pumpkin-soup-by-kerry-simon-248005
• Recipe for Brussels Sprouts with sweet chili jam: https://www.stonewallkitchen.com/sweet-chili-oven-roasted-brussels-sprouts-R319.html
• Recipe for persimmon cookies: http://keepinitkind.com/jackies-persimmon-oatmeal-cookies/
• How to cut a pomegranate: https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/how-eat-pomegranate.html

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If the holidays sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed and out of control, you're not alone! On this episode, Sharp Best Health  team shares their personal tips for managing holidays stress and staying happy and healthy throughout the busy holiday season!

Resources:
Sharp HealthCare Employee Assistance Program: 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/
Whil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/sponsor/SharpHealthCare to get started. All you need is your Sharp email address! 
On-Site Yoga Classes: Visit sharpnet/sharpbesthealth for classes locations and times.
Free Telephonic Health Coaching: The telephone-based health coaching program includes weekly sessions up to 30 minutes, a review of lifestyle habits and medical history to establish a “starting point”, guidance using SharpBestHealth.com tools and trackers, web message center communication between sessions to keep you motivated, and educational articles specific to your individual goals.

There are five health coaching programs available:

• Smoking Cessation (For current smokers)
• Healthy Weight (For Individuals with a BMI of 25 or higher)
• Healthy Eating
• Physical Activity
• Stress Management

To enroll in the program, individuals can call 1-877-849-2363 or email [email protected]. 

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Being serious about getting in shape can put you into a quandary. What is better cardio or weight lifting? In this episode Sharp Best Health is trying to resolve the strength vs. cardio conundrum, by examining both training styles and the health benefits their offer.

Fitness program schedule recommended by the American Counsel on Exercise:
An ideal fitness program should include 30-60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise (5 per week) or 20-60 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise (3 days per week) and at least 2 strength training sessions on two non-consecutive days each week. 

You should always consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other fitness program to determine if it is right for your needs.

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In Spring of 2018 Sharp Best Health launched a new initiative - The Better Balance Project - to help Sharp participants to achieve a better sense of balance and well-being in their lives.
In this episode, Sharp Best Health hosts, Megan and Emily, recap the project and explain how by making small adjustments to 4 powerful, but often overlooked areas of our day-to-day routine, we can create more balance and happiness in our lives.

Resources:

• Download The Better Balance Project Toolkit here: http://sharpnet.sharp.com/hr/benefits/sharpBestHealth/upload/Better-Balance-Project-Toolkit.pdf
• Whil: a digital mindfulness and yoga platfrom available to Sharp employees for free. To create your free Whil account and start with mindfulness, visit http://sharpnet.sharp.com/hr/benefits/sharpBestHealth/Whil.cfm

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