Now there are TWO ways to earn gift cards while staying fit and well! Find our Wellbeing Smorgasbord and Webinar Buffet in each Monthly Newsletter like Love Your Legumes and The Whole Story of Whole Grains. We offer a variety of exercise, diet and wellbeing activities in self-directed and webinar formats. Each program includes educational information, tips and strategies. Only MIIA/Blue Cross subscribers are eligible for the $50 or $75 Amazon gift card.

Legumes are a uniquely rich plant source of protein, are high in dietary fiber, and supply an impressive array of vitamins and minerals, including iron. They also provide health-promoting antioxidants and phytochemicals. Not only do legumes provide many health benefits they provide benefits to the environment as well! Eat just ½ cup a day and earn cool prizes as well.

We all know by now that we should be eating whole grains instead of refined grains. But why? What health benefits do they promote? What is considered a whole grain? This webinar will answer these questions on whole grains and also share some tips on portion control and the best way to prepare grains. Available July 1 to July 31, 2021.

We are pleased to offer the Good Health Gateway^® Diabetes Care Rewards Program. Starting July 1, 2021, you and your dependents are eligible to participate if you are enrolled in a MIIA Health Benefits Trust sponsored health plan and have pre-diabetes or any type of diabetes. This program helps you lead a healthier life through effective management of your condition. And, when you meet the program requirements, you will receive your diabetes medications and supplies for $0 copays.

Enjoy unlimited, on-demand access to recorded wellness video content including fitness/exercise, nutrition, weight management, self-care, and more on an easy access portal. All you have to do is click on the below link and follow the directions to view the full library of wellness videos anywhere, anytime.

Although it isn’t unusual to hear the words sunblock and sunscreen used interchangeably, they’re actually two very different types of sun protection. Both sunscreen and sunblock provide protection from the sun, however, skin type should be a consideration when choosing the right product for you. Learn other considerations to select the correct protection before you go out in the sun.

Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as “EEE”, is a rare and often fatal brain infection that can affect people of all ages. A person contracts the disease when they are bitten by an infected mosquito, usually found near freshwater, hardwood swamps. Learn more about EEE and precautions you can take to reduce you and your families’ risk of being bitten.

This recipe highlights fresh summer herbs and refreshing cucumbers. Plus, it's a great way to get some whole grains! And it's a welcome addition to a potluck supper.