{"id":7513,"date":"2016-03-29T09:05:46","date_gmt":"2016-03-29T13:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/?p=7513"},"modified":"2016-04-05T11:32:39","modified_gmt":"2016-04-05T15:32:39","slug":"make-food-work-for-you-bcbsnc-and-healthy-spring-eating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/2016\/03\/make-food-work-for-you-bcbsnc-and-healthy-spring-eating\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Food Work for You: BCBSNC and Healthy Spring Eating"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"bigstockphoto_woman_and_child_choosing_fruit_39154651\"Spring is in the air and if you are looking for easy and delicious ways to improve your mood, energy level, skin tone and brain power, these super foods may be just what the doctor ordered.\u00a0 In many ways, food is the very best medicine if used correctly and\u00a0BCBSNC and NC Health Plans <\/a>believe in preventive care maintenance. This spring, try eating your way to a healthier, happier, more whole you!\u00a0 Below are some foods that can give you the nutrients you need:<\/p>\n

Walnuts<\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/em>Walnuts are one of nature’s secret stress relievers.\u00a0On top of a\u00a0salad these add a little extra crunch or you can eat them dipped in peanut butter for a satisfying snack.<\/p>\n

Asparagus:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em> If you find yourself in need of a mood swing this spring, try drizzling a mixture of butter, soy sauce and balsamic vinegar over the top of some fresh asparagus spears and bake them for 12 minutes at 400 degrees.\u00a0 We think you will love this delicious way to improve your mood.<\/p>\n

Spinach:\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>This green-leafy vegetable is delicious in salads and also sauteed in olive olive oil.\u00a0 Adding fresh spinach to quiche or scrambled eggs will not only add color and texture to your plate, but will also help you start your day off right.<\/p>\n

Artichokes:<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/em>Try boiling these magnesium-filled veggies\u00a0until tender, then dip\u00a0the leaves in your favorite salad dressing.\u00a0 However you cook artichokes,<\/a> they are a delicious and low-calorie way to help energize your day.<\/p>\n

Salmon:<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/em>Whether cooking at home or eating out this spring, try choosing salmon <\/a>instead of the steak and eat your way to healthier looking skin.<\/p>\n

Strawberries:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>Great as a snack or used as part of a light and delicious dessert, strawberries are a girl’s (or boy’s)\u00a0 best friend when it comes to spring skin care.<\/p>\n

Eggs:\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>With just a couple of eggs for breakfast, you are well on your way to a healthier brain and a better memory.<\/p>\n

Blueberries:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em> Good in muffins, desserts, or eaten by the handful, blueberries are a springtime treat that will help you make the most of your memories.<\/p>\n

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina<\/a> knows a little prevention goes a long way and the\u00a0above list of spring foods can add a punch of flavor to your favorite meals while working to give your body the nutrients it needs to feel great and function well. This spring, make food work for you and enjoy the benefits of healthy living.<\/p>\n

For more information on North Carolina insurance coverage, please visit our website at www.nchealthplans.com <\/a>or call our toll free number 888-765-5400 and speak with one of our experienced and professional agents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Spring is in the air and if you are looking for easy and delicious ways to improve your mood, energy level, skin tone and brain power, these super foods may be just what the doctor ordered.\u00a0 In many ways, food is the very best medicine if used correctly and\u00a0BCBSNC and NC Health Plans believe in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,7],"tags":[23,476,38,98],"class_list":["post-7513","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bcbsnc-insurance","category-health-and-nutrition","tag-bcbsnc","tag-eating-healthy","tag-nc-health-insurance","tag-preventive-care"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7513","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7513"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7513\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7613,"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7513\/revisions\/7613"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}