FALL 2025
October | November |
Team
Reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes with this year-long program. Meet with a health coach for a referral.
LivWell Seniors offers free local guidance and resources for elder care needs.
JANUARY12-MARCH20,2026
Get active this winter! Team up with your University of Iowa coworkers for Live Healthy Iowa’s 10 Week Wellness Challenge! Track your weekly activity and compete with teams statewide while improving your health.
How to Participate
1. Take Your Personal Health Assessment (PHA)
2. Register a team of 2-10 people. Visit the webpage to learn how!
3. Get active and track your minutes!
Cost = FREE
liveWELL is covering the entire registration fee for all UI employees that register for the 2026 challenge.
DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM
What to expect in the Diabetes Prevention Program:
A proven program to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. CDC-approved curriculum and trained lifestyle coach. Year-long program with weekly and biweekly meetings. Support from your lifestyle coach and peers. Learn new skills for eating healthy, increasing physical activity, reducing stress, and more.
Newprogramstarting2026!
ADULT LUNCHABLE Build Your Own
Remember the fun of lunchables as a kid? Adult Lunchables bring that same grab-and-go ease, but with a healthy twist. These customizable boxes are packed with protein, fiber, and colorful produce to keep you fueled through the workday The best part? You can mix and match ingredients based on your taste and what you have on hand.
DIETITIANTIP
Think of building your adult lunchable as a simple formula: Protein + Carbs + Fruits + Veggies + Healthy Fats
PROTEINS CARBS
FRUITS VEGGIES FATS
Hard-boiled eggs Fiber-rich crackers Apple slices Cucumber Nuts or seeds
Edamame Pita wedges Grapes Bell pepper slices Seasoned nuts
Deli
EGG MUFFINS
Ingredients and Directions
1 cup lightly packed baby spinach chopped
¾ cup finely diced red bell pepper
¾ cup finely diced green bell pepper
¾ cup quartered cherry tomatoes
6 large eggs
4 large egg whites
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch ground black pepper
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Refrigerator
Let the muffins cool completely, then place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
Divide the spinach, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and tomatoes among the cups.
In a large bowl, briskly whisk together the eggs, egg whites, and seasonings.
Carefully fill each muffin cup three-quarters of the way to the top with the egg mixture Sprinkle the feta evenly over the tops of the cups
Bake for 24 to 28 minutes, until the egg muffins are set Let cool for a few minutes
Freezer
Let the muffins cool completely, then individually wrap them in plastic wrap. Place them in a ziptop bag and freeze for up to 3 months.