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He’s a miracle,

looking at him now, nobody would ever know he was sick.

How Network Health helped Vincent Malcheski conquer cancer.

L I F E , H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

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Leave Your Worries at Home

Coverage while on vacation

Prevent Summer Brain Drain

Tips to prevent loss of learning during summer break

E DITORIAL STAFF President and CEO Sheila Jenkins Chief Administrative Penny Ransom

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Coordinator Thomaschefsky

5 Access and After Hours Care We ensure you get medical care in a timely manner

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5 Find Preventive Guidelines Online 6 ADHD in Children

Balance is published quarterly by Network Health. The health information contained in Balance is meant to supplement, not replace, the advice of health care professionals.

Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

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7 Breathing Better

How to manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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15 Eating Healthy at Summer Cookouts

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Information to help you get the most out of your coverage

Leave Your Worries at Home You don’t plan on getting injured while on a trip, but because vacations sometimes turn into unexpected adventures, Network Health has you covered when you’re away from home.

Urgent Care

If safe travel to get care from your primary doctor is not possible, you’re covered for urgent care situations like minor injuries, stitches, possible strep throat or ear infections.

If you are outside of Network Health’s service area and you need to see a doctor but it isn’t an emergency, you can still visit a hospital or an urgent care clinic. However, if the doctor or facility is not in our network, you’ll need to notify us within 48 hours of receiving care. To do so, contact our customer service department at 800-826-0940 or 920-720-1300 to request approval.

Our call center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

Emergencies

If you have a medical emergency when you’re out of the service area, call 911 or get to the nearest emergency room. You have health care benefits for emergency situations such as heart attacks, excessive bleeding, head traumas, broken bones or seizures.

When out of the area, you’re covered for an emergency hospitalization until you can be moved to a participating Network Health facility, as long as you let us know about your emergency within 48 hours of entering the hospital.

Be sure to show your Network Health member ID card when you check in.

Follow-Up Care

Your primary doctor, or another Network Health provider, must be seen for your follow-up care. If this is not possible, and you visit a doctor or hospital not in our network, you’ll need to call us for approval within 48 hours of treatment.

Payment for Care

Some out-of-area medical facilities (not in Network Health’s service area) may require you to pay for your care when it’s provided. To get reimbursed, send the itemized bills and proof of payment within 90 days of receiving care to Network Health, Attn: Claims, P.O. Box 568, Menasha, WI 54952. n e t w o r k h e a l t h . c o m

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Prevent Summer Brain Drain K

ids have been waiting for summer break since last September and it’s finally here. However, it feels like with the sun comes a dose of brain drain.

Brain drain, or summer loss of learning, is nothing new. Summer vacations are part of the school schedule to allow students some time to relax and recharge. Numerous studies show that students returning to school after summer break will have lost anywhere from one to three months’ worth of learning.

The key is to find a good balance between vacation time and learning. Here are a few easy ideas to mix learning in with summer fun.

Go to a baseball game

Have your child calculate batting averages to keep mathematics skills fresh.

Plan a trip to the zoo

Your child can read the animal descriptions aloud to keep reading skills sharp.

Help with reading and writing

Encourage your child to keep a summer journal and write about their favorite summer activities.

Use technology to keep their interest

If your child has access to a mobile phone, tablet or laptop, search the app store to find a large variety of learning games that also incorporate fun.

Get involved in your community

• Join a reading group or book club at the library • Attend an enrichment class through the school district • Participate in recreational and social programs through the

YMCA or your local park and recreation department • For older kids, encourage getting a summer job or doing volunteer work to help them develop socially and learn about money management By applying skills learned in school to real-life situations, you have the ability to make learning that much more valuable and meaningful. The transition back to school in the fall will also be much easier.

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Access and After Hours Care Timeliness for medical and behavioral services

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DID YOU KNOW?

any of us experience the need for some type of health care in our life whether it’s access to after hours, urgent, routine or preventive care.

Network Health‘s Quality Improvement Department works with doctors and hospitals to ensure you’re able to get medical care in a timely manner. You should always be able to get the care you need, so we require our providers to offer access to medical and behavioral health services without excessive scheduling delays.

Standards for timeliness of appointments and office waits are made known to your provider network.

If you don’t feel your need for urgent, routine or preventive care is being scheduled in a timely manner, please contact us at 920-720-1300. We’re here to help.

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Network Health evaluates new technologies and new applications of existing technologies on a regular basis. This includes the evaluation of medical procedures, drugs and devices.

Find Preventive Guidelines Online To help you prevent health problems, Network Health offers certain services at no cost to you.

Go to networkhealth.com/members to see a list of preventive services. Select the Resources tab on the right side of the page, click the Learn More button and then choose Preventive Guidelines or, call 800-826-0940 if you’d like a hard copy.

New technologies are reviewed by a group of participating physicians and health plan staff who make recommendations for inclusion as a covered benefit. The review process also includes evaluation of information from government regulatory bodies and published scientific evidence.

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ADHD in Children

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition usually beginning in early childhood. In some instances it can last into adulthood. The main symptoms include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. The following are the three basic types of ADHD and some of the common symptoms a child may exhibit.

Inattentive

• Difficulty sustaining attention • Does not appear to listen • Easily distracted

• Making careless mistakes • Disorganization • Forgetful in daily activities

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Fidgets or unable to sit still Difficulty waiting or taking turns Runs around or climbs on things excessively

• Talks excessively • Interrupts or intrudes upon others

Combined

• Meets some or all criteria in both inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive

Diagnosis

ADHD occurs more often in males than females and tends to run in families.

In fact, males are almost three times more likely than females to be diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms must be more frequent or severe than in other children the same age. The symptoms must also create significant difficulty in at least two areas of life, such as home, social settings or school. If you feel that your child may have ADHD, talk to your child’s doctor.

Treatment

Early diagnosis and treatment, such as behavioral interventions and medication, can help relieve many ADHD symptoms. If your child has started medication for ADHD, it’s important that he or she is seen within 30 days by a doctor to monitor for side effects and improvement in symptoms. Your child should also be evaluated at least every three to four months to monitor progress until symptoms are stable. It may take some time to determine what works best for your child.

To learn more, visit www.webmd.com or www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions and enter childhood ADHD into the search field.

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o you often feel as though you’re struggling for breath? Or do you have trouble with a persistent cough? You may want to talk to your doctor about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD.

WHAT IS COPD?

It’s a condition that affects your lungs and restricts airways. People who suffer from COPD may have airways that are swollen, blocked and mucus production can increase.

HOW CAN I MANAGE MY COPD?

Once you’ve been diagnosed, it’s more important than ever to take steps to improve your health. The following are some helpful management techniques.

w Avoid air pollutants

Make sure to steer clear of fumes from paint, perfume, cleaning products or traffic. Pay attention to pollution alerts and stay in air-conditioned rooms on days that are hot and humid.

w Prevent infection

Flu and pneumonia are the top causes of breathing difficulty and hospitalization for people with COPD. Get vaccinated to help reduce your risk of getting infected. If you haven’t already, make sure to talk to your doctor about these vaccines.

w Take your medications

Make sure you understand your doctor’s medication instructions.

Closely following your treatment plan can help prevent COPD flare-ups (or a worsening of symptoms).

w Know what makes your COPD symptoms worse

Common factors include cold weather, strong fumes and smoking or secondhand smoke. Consider keeping a journal of your flare-ups to help you identify what your triggers are and how to avoid them. It’s not always possible to avoid a COPD flare-up. But, you can identify the warning signs and take action. Be on the lookout for the following flare-up signs.

• Your cough is getting worse.

• You have increased shortness of breath.

• You are coughing up more mucus, or the mucus is a green or yellow color.

Are you the caregiver for someone with COPD? Help your loved one better manage his or her condition by doing the following.

• Offer to attend doctor visits • Keep tobacco smoke and other air pollutants out of your home • Learn more about COPD. You can start by visiting the American Lung Association website at www.lung.org.

If you are experiencing the signs above, make sure to schedule an appointment with your doctor and discuss how you can better manage your COPD. n e t w o r k h e a l t h . c o m

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We’ve never had to fight with insurance, everything has always been approved.

Network Health takes care of it all.

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CONQUEROR Beth and Don Malcheski didn’t know that their youngest son, Vincent, would live out the meaning of his name. Vincent means “to conquer” and that is exactly what he did when he conquered cancer by the time he was two years old. > > >

By Jessica Thomaschefsky P h o t o g r a p h s b y B e t h D e s J a r d i n , Tr ove P h o t o g r a p hy

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incent was born in September of 2012. Six months later, he started having issues with vomiting after each bottle and frequent bowel movements throughout the day. Beth and Don gave Vincent different varieties of food to see if that was the cause of his stomach irritation. One day, while changing Vincent’s diaper, Beth felt a lump by his belly. During a check-up four days later, Beth mentioned the lump to his pediatrician. The doctor also felt the lump and knew something wasn’t right. Vincent was immediately sent for an X-ray, ultrasound and CT scan. Vincent had a mass but doctors were not sure exactly what it was. The Malcheski’s were referred to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee for more extensive testing.

On the way to Milwaukee, Beth called Network Health because she wasn’t sure if Children’s Hospital was a covered provider in her network. It was confirmed Children’s Hospital was not in-network.

The Network Health customer service representative told Beth not to worry, keep driving and go to the appointment. A few days later, Yvonne Morrow, a case manager at Network Health, called Beth to get the details of Vincent’s condition and walk her through the next steps.

The first three days at Children’s Hospital involved blood tests, a biopsy of the mass, a central line placement and finally a bone marrow biopsy and a PET scan. Doctors were still struggling to diagnose the mass. It was all very overwhelming. Coupled with being away from home for so many days only added to the uncertainty the

Malcheski’s were feeling. During the first few days at the hospital, Vincent was his usual, happy-go-lucky self. This would change quickly. During the biopsy, he didn’t respond very well. His heart rate would fluctuate causing nurses and doctors to rush into the room to check on him. After a total of 12 days of tests and biopsies, Vincent was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a soft tissue cancer. “We thought he wasn’t going to make it. We didn’t know anything about this type of cancer and it was very scary,” said Don. “It was terrifying to think about. Rhabdomyosarcoma in a child of his age is rare, the location and size of it was also rare,” said Beth.

A mass or tumor associated with rhabdomyosarcoma is typically found in the arms or legs. Vincent began chemotherapy the day after he was diagnosed. At the time of diagnosis, the mass was 12 centimeters and doctors were unable to detect what organ or organs the tumor was attached to. It was pushing on his ureters and causing hydronephrosis, a swelling of the kidneys, that causes them to fill with urine. This meant Vincent could no longer urinate and the doctors could not alleviate his kidneys, so they had to insert nephrostomy tubes. The Malcheski’s were finally able to take Vincent home.

Once they were home, the oncologist at St. Vincent’s in Green Bay recommended a less damaging type of radiation called proton therapy. Because of Vincent’s age, the amount of radiation required could have had a number of adverse effects on his body. It could damage his spine and make him wheelchair-bound. His hips could

have also been damaged causing him to be unable to grow the way he should. Beth called Yvonne to find out if Vincent would be covered for proton therapy. Coverage was approved. At the time, there were only 12 facilities in the U.S. using proton therapy. The closest facility was ProCure Proton Therapy Center in Warrenville, IL. In early October of 2013, Vincent finally had surgery to remove the mass. The mass was connected to his prostate but was successfully removed with the exception of a few millimeters.

Five days after surgery, Vincent was released and Don and Beth were able to take him home.

Vincent began proton therapy in December of 2013 and had a total of 28 sessions over the course of the next few months. Between the chemotherapy and the proton therapy, Vincent had a grand total of 43 sessions of radiation therapy. Every third week he spent overnight at the hospital because one of the three chemotherapy medications given required an IV fluid.

In February of 2014, at 18 months old, Vincent had his last radiation treatment. Through all of his health issues, Vincent is cognitively, physically and developmentally on track with an average two-year old. It’s a miracle in itself because of the radiation and sedation he endured with all of his chemo treatments.

“He’s a miracle,” Beth beamed, “looking at him now, nobody would ever know he was sick.”

Vincent loves playing with his brother, Matt, and sister, Grace. Through all of the trips to the doctor and sleepless nights, Matt and Grace never got jealous of the attention their parents had to give Vincent. When it’s time to pray, they ask that new babies who are born do not get cancer like Vincent. “They have dealt with it very well and had to grow up very fast,” said Don. Vincent now has a clean bill of health. He goes to St. Vincent’s in Green Bay every four months for scans to make sure he remains cancer-free. Every six months, he sees a urologist in Madison and also sees an orthopedic pediatric doctor for routine check-ups. Soon, they will begin traveling to Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee to see a pediatric gastroenterologist. Vincent doesn’t need to take any medications. He also had an operation called a vesicostomy, which makes a surgical opening from the bladder that lets urine drain to the outside of his body. Because of this operation, he does not feel the urge to urinate. In addition to the frequent stooling, potty training has been a challenge. They are hoping someday soon the vesicostomy can be reversed.

SAY WHAT?

Beth has Network Health insurance through her employer and couldn’t imagine it any other way. “We’ve never had to fight with insurance, everything has always been approved. Network Health takes care of it all,” Beth said. If a bill comes through that doesn’t seem right, Beth calls Yvonne and she looks into it right away and explains everything. “I never have to call the hospitals or clinics to dispute bills, Network Health takes care of all of that. I can’t imagine how different our lives would be if we didn’t have Network Health as our health insurance,” Beth said. Prior to Vincent, the Malcheski’s never had a serious medical condition within their family. They were overwhelmed with insurance jargon, medical terms and procedures during the entire experience. “Yvonne has helped us out so much.

Any problem we had, she just took it away so we didn’t have to worry about it,” said Don. “Yvonne is a lifesaver, I can’t imagine going through all of this without someone like her,” Beth said.

Central line – A long, thin tube used to give medicines, fluids,

Rhabdomyosarcoma – A cancer made up of cells that

nutrients or blood products over a long period of time.

normally develop into skeletal muscles.

Vesicostomy - A surgical opening from the bladder to the

Nephrostomy tubes – A soft plastic tube inserted through

abdomen that leads to the outside of the body and allows urine to drain out.

the skin and into the kidney. The tube then drains urine from your kidney to a collecting bag outside of your body.

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Tools to empower your personal health

Five Steps to Avoid the Burn W

hether you’re fair-skinned or dark-skinned, no matter if it’s sunny or overcast, doctors recommend protecting your skin from the sun. Excessive sun exposure can lead to premature aging, damage to your eyes, sunburn and skin cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) your chances of developing melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, double if you have had five or more sunburns in your life.

Here are five simple tips to decrease your chances of getting sunburned.

Wear sunscreen on any exposed areas.

Avoid the sun during peak hours.

Sunlight is strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you need to be outdoors, find shade.

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Look for a sunscreen that protects against ultraviolet A rays (UVA) and ultraviolet B rays (UVB) as both can be cancer-causing.

For most people, a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 is fine. If you have fair skin, a family history of skin cancer or certain health conditions, consider an SPF of 30 or higher.

Use the shadow rule to calculate your ultraviolet (UV) exposure.

Keep yourself covered up.

If you can’t be in the shade, wearing sun protective clothing will help. Look for hats with a wide brim, sunglasses and clothing made with sun-protective fabric.

If your shadow is longer than you, UV exposure is low. If your shadow is shorter than you, UV exposure is high.

Don’t assume a base tan will protect you.

Some people think a few indoor tanning sessions will protect them from a burn when out in the sun.

There is no research to support this theory.

In fact, the risks of long-term indoor tanning are greater than the alleged benefits of a base tan.

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Men

Make Your Health a Priority

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ne of the biggest health challenges men face is their reluctance to seek health care. Studies suggest men are 24 percent less likely to visit a doctor than women during the course of a year.

The rate of heart disease and chronic liver disease is greater among men and the most commonly diagnosed cancers include prostate, lung and colorectal. The good news is that many of these potential health risks can be prevented or treated with early detection. The following are some things you can also do to help keep your health in check.

GET AN ANNUAL PHYSICAL INCLUDING PREVENTIVE SCREENINGS

l Stay a step ahead of conditions that put your health at risk by seeing your doctor for regular checkups even if you feel fine.

l Some diseases don’t have early symptoms. By seeing your doctor for screenings and immunizations, not only will you be able to seek early treatment, you’ll also save on medical costs. l Depending on your insurance plan, screenings and immunizations may be considered preventive and therefore covered at no cost. For coverage information, call our customer service department at 920-720-1300 or 800-826-0940.

BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE AND MAKE HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES

Eating a healthier diet and getting regular physical activity can help lower your blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and weight. By keeping these numbers at a healthy level, you significantly reduce your chances of developing serious health problems like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

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MANAGE STRESS

High levels of stress can cause anxiety, fatigue and depression.

Stress can also lead to unhealthy habits like smoking, drinking or overeating. Find out what’s causing your stress and try to avoid the triggers. Eating healthy, sleeping well and physical activity are also great ways to reduce stress.

QUIT SMOKING

The benefits of quitting smoking include lowering your risk of diabetes, heart and lung conditions and it leads to overall better health. In fact, after only 12 hours of not smoking, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops back to normal. Within a month, your lungs will start to function like normal and coughing and shortness of breath will significantly decrease.

Quit today and get back years of your life.

GET A YEARLY FLU SHOT

A quick and painless way to protect yourself against influenza— this is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious complications and hospitalization. A flu shot will not only protect you against the flu, it will prevent you from spreading it to your family and friends.

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Make Your Medication Work

Network Health’s Self-Management Workshops

For more information or to sign up for a workshop, call us at 800-769-3186, extension 87160. Or, visit us at networkhealth.com/workshops.

Click Learn More for details about each workshop, and you’ll also find a link to where you can find dates and times for each workshop.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions

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ccording to the Mayo Clinic, almost 70 percent of Americans take at least one medication, and more than half take at least two.

Not taking your medications exactly as your doctor prescribes is the main reason treatments fail. It can lead to higher health care costs, worsening symptoms and more time spent in the hospital. In fact, the American College of Preventive Medicine reports that not following a doctor’s medication instructions accounts for 30 to 50 percent of all treatment failures.

How much and how often you take your medication can have a big impact on whether or not it will work effectively. Always talk to your doctor before making any changes to how you are taking your medication.

Use this list of questions and tips to help make sure you’re doing things right.

UNDERSTAND

If you don’t understand the answers to the following questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

• Why am I taking this drug?

• How and when should I take it?

• How should I store it?

• What are the possible side effects?

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If you take multiple medications, create a list to help you remember the instructions for each.

Use a pill box to keep your medications in order.

Make a list of questions you have about your medications and bring the list to your next doctor appointment.

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Don’t alter the amount of a medication unless your doctor says so.

Don’t take your medication for any symptoms it wasn’t prescribed for.

Don’t take someone else’s medications and don’t give your medications away.

Prescriptions are specific to each individual’s health and wellness.

It’s important to see your doctor and have recommended lab work as directed. You should see your doctor at least yearly when taking prescription medication.

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Designed specifically for anyone with a chronic condition, such as arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain or anxiety, this workshop teaches self-management skills and develops a step-by-step plan to achieve specific goals.

The six-week class meets once a week for two and a half hours.

Healthy Living with Diabetes For any adult living with type 2 diabetes, this workshop is designed to help you better manage your diabetes. Classes cover topics like healthy eating choices and habits, the benefits of exercise, other techniques for dealing with symptoms and how to work with health care providers. This six-week workshop meets once a week for two and a half hours.

Stepping On A program for older adults who may have fallen, have a fear of falling or are at risk of falling. This program empowers older adults to step outside of their homes with the confidence to improve their quality of life. This seven-week workshop meets once a week for two hours.

Additional Local Support Groups Better Breathers A community-wide support group for people with COPD and other chronic lung diseases.

For more information call 920-738-2558 or 920-738-5364.

Fox Valley Diabetic Education and Support Group Open to people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and/or their loved ones. Classes are free and no registration is needed.

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Network Health in Your Community Network Health is working to meet the needs of our members throughout the Badger State.

Here’s a taste of what’s happening.

Fox Cities Marathon

Network Health is once again sponsoring the Fox Cities Marathon Health & Wellness Expo located at the University of Wisconsin – Fox Valley Field House and Communication Arts Center. Pick up your race bib, enjoy educational seminars and shop the latest in fitness gear and healthy lifestyle products.

We will also be participating in the events on race day. Want to join our team? Sign up for our team by August 7 and receive a free T-shirt. Select Team Network Health when you register at foxcitiesmarathon.org.

Open for Business

April was a busy month as we officially introduced ourselves to southeast Wisconsin. We hosted an agent-exclusive event at Discovery World in Milwaukee showcasing our products, plans and capabilities.

And because we are a Wisconsin-based company, we featured Wisconsin-made products at the event. Agents enjoyed kringles, various meats, gourmet cheese and more all from local businesses.

Agents who RSVP’d early for the event were entered into a drawing to join us at Miller Park to watch the Brewers on opening day. We celebrated with a tailgate party, giant Jenga® game and some good old-fashioned baseball.

Eating Healthy at Summer Cookouts It’s easier than you think.

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ummer is finally here and that means backyard cookouts, picnics and potlucks. Don’t let the stress of overindulging ruin your fun. Making healthy choices at get-togethers is easier than you may think. Before leaving for the party, enjoy a healthy snack so you don’t arrive on an empty stomach. When at the party, survey the food choices and follow these tips to choose a meal that’s light and delicious.

Choose a lean cut of meat. Instead of a high-fat hamburger, try one of the following for protein.

• Skinless chicken breast • Turkey or veggie burger • Fresh fish • Lean cut of beef such as top sirloin or filet mignon

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Pass on the creamy salads. They are typically made with a mayonnaise or sour cream base. Instead, go for the baked beans, a leafy green salad or fresh fruit as your side dish.

Load your plate with vegetables. Veggies are crisp, crunchy and one of the healthiest things you can eat. They will satisfy your urge for something crunchy, such as potato chips. Contrary to popular belief, potato chips are not a vegetable even though made from potatoes.

Avoid desserts filled with sugar. No doubt the dessert table is filled with delicious-looking baked goods. However, when you’re trying to live a healthier lifestyle, those baked goods can easily throw you off course. Instead, select fresh fruit—it’s sweet enough to take the edge off that sugar craving. If you don’t have the willpower to pass up the dessert table, pick your favorite and enjoy a small portion.

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