Healthy Summer Grilling
Grilling can be a healthy alternative to frying food, but it is important to take precautions in order to keep your grilled foods as healthy as possible. Here are a few tips so you can enjoy a nutritious summer meal.
Lean Meats Meat is a grilling favorite, but many types can be high in fat. Try skinless chicken, fish or lean cuts of beef and pork to keep your meal healthy. Portion Distortion Keep in mind that a portion of meat is 3 oz. which is about the size of a deck of cards or the palm of your hand. Add Fruits & Vegetables Grilling fruits and veggies is a nutritious and tasty way to add these healthy foods to your diet. Planning for Your Future Starts Today PulteGroup’s 401(k) Plan is a powerful way to help you save for retirement—whether you're just starting out or already thinking ahead. You can contribute a percentage of your paycheck, choose how your money is invested, and adjust your contributions at any time. Plus, PulteGroup offers a competitive company match to help your savings grow faster. You’ll have access to helpful tools, educational resources, and on-demand support through Fidelity to make informed decisions and track your progress. Log in to NetBenefits.com to enroll or manage your account.
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Be Mindful of Condiments Be sure to scan nutrition labels for added sugars and excess salt. Get Creative When we think of hamburgers, we typically think of a burger and bun. But what about putting your burger in a lettuce wrap, on a whole grain English muffin, or crumbled on top of brown rice and loaded with grilled veggies. Enjoy The Outdoors Enjoy a little physical activity along with that outdoor barbeque. Set up yard games in the backyard or go for a walk after the meal.
Healthy Summer Grilling
Rally is Evolving – Redeem Your Incentives Before the Deadline! Raw food and cooked food should be on different plates. You should also use separate tongs for raw and cooked foods. hands for at least 20 seconds. Marinate In The Fridge Marinate food in the refrigerator. Warmth and humidity create an ideal environment for dangerous bacteria to multiply. Bacteria can double in less than 20 minutes in temperatures from 40-140 ºF. Change Plates & Utensils Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a barbeque and outdoor dining. Keep these tips in mind to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Wash Your Hands Washing your hands before and after handing food is important to reduce the spread of bacteria. Be sure to use warm water and soap, and suds those Keep Tabs On Cooking Temperature Use a food thermometer to ensure that food reaches a safe internal temperature. Fish: 145°F Beef, pork, lamb and veal steaks, chops, and roasts: 145-160°F Large cuts of beef or ground meat: 160ºF Poultry: 165°F
Don’t miss your chance to complete a 5K walk or run between now and June 27 —whether you hit the pavement, treadmill, or trail, every step counts! Submit your form to be entered to win a $250 gift card for fastest time or $50 for most fun/family-filled photo. There’s Still Time to Join the Thrive Virtual 5K Challenge!
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Be featured in the next Thrive newsletter Complete this form (which will open starting on June16th), making sure to fill out the required information to participate! Questions? Reach out to Brandyn Baker, Health Promotion Specialist, at brandyn.baker@pultegroup.com. Note: Incentives of $50 or more may be subject to taxable income. Storing Food Food should not be left out for more than 2 hours, and if temps are higher than 90°F, no more than 1 hour. This health and wellness program should not be used for emergency or urgent care needs. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. The information provided through this health and wellness program is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for your doctor?s care. Your health information is kept confidential in accordance with the law and may be used to provide health and wellness recommendations as applicable. The health and wellness program is not an insurance program and may be discontinued at any time. © 2022 Optum, Inc. All rights reserved.
June Wellness Trivia!
Healthy Summer Grilling
Put your well-being knowledge to the test and compete against your coworkers for the chance to win a $25 gift card! Don’t miss out on the fun and the opportunity to win! Questions
1.What date is Wear Blue Day in support of Men’s Health Awareness Month? 2.What is the reward for completing your annual physical if you’re on a PulteGroup-sponsored medical plan? 3.Who can use Hinge Health? 4.What percentage does PulteGroup match on employee 401(k) contributions? 5.How much time should you aim for each week in moderate exercise?
Submit your answers using the provided form by June 27th at 1pm EST to be entered into the raffle for a chance to win a $25 gift card! Brandyn Baker, PulteGroup’s Health Promotion Specialist, will email all participants with this month’s trivia answers and announce the lucky winner shortly after the close of the contest. Best of luck to all participants!
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