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March 2026: Nutrition Month

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March offers fresh opportunities to strengthen healthy nutrition habits. Here is what the Wellness Program is offering in March.

Tip of the Month  

Medical Plan Weight Management Programs Available at No cost!

The State's Medical Plans offer weight management programs to help you reach your health and weight goals.

Get Ready for Spring with the Bloom Challenge!

Bloom Cherry Blossom

As fresh cherry blossoms burst and spring awakens with color and energy, it is the perfect time to get moving. Earn blossoms by completing exercise and other activities. Motivational resources and tools within the challenge include healthy recipes, a chance to form teams and connect with others to enhance your well-being. Registration opens March 16!

Healthy Eating Series


Mindful Monday

Monday, March 9: Healthy Eating Made Easy

Eating well is easier than you think! Learn how you can add nourishing foods to your diet even on a budget or with a busy schedule.

Register for 3/9 Healthy Eating Made Easy

Monday, March 16: Mindful Eating Habits

Mindful eating helps you slow down to savor each bite and feel satisfied sooner. This results in eating less, not more! Turn everyday meals into a powerful and sustainable strategy for managing your weight.

Register for 3/16 Mindful Eating Habits

Monday, March 23: Emotional Eating

Emotional eating is eating in response to emotions rather than physical hunger. Learn how to identify emotional hunger and ways to cope.

Register for 3/23 Emotional Eating

The Power of Garlic

Chef Sandra Hear Chef Sandra's Invitation!

Tuesday, March 10: Garlic - From Sacred Clove to Science-Backed SuperFood

Garlic has long been worshipped, feared, and fiercely loved. This class dives into the fascinating journey of garlic from ancient remedy to modern kitchen Most Valuable Player (MVP). Explore how to select, prep, and cook garlic for maximum flavor and health benefits, while debunking a few myths along the way. Expect plenty of “aha!” moments as this humble clove proves it deserves superstar status.

› Register for 3/10 Garlic - From Sacred Clove to SuperFood

Tuesday, March 17: Garlic Rosemary Lemon Roasted Chicken

Golden, fragrant, and endlessly comforting, garlic rosemary lemon roasted chicken is the kind of dish that makes the whole kitchen smell like home. Create juicy, flavorful chicken with beautifully crisp skin through smart seasoning and roasting techniques. This dish is equally perfect for a cozy weeknight or a gather-everyone-around-the-table meal!

› Register for 3/17 Garlic Rosemary Lemon Roasted Chicken

Tuesday, March 24: Veggie-Powered Collard Green Wraps

Discover a fresh take on a Southern staple that’s as nourishing as it is flavorful as you transform sturdy collard leaves into vibrant wraps filled with colorful veggies, grains, and a bold sauce. Celebrate the beauty of greens, creativity, and connection through food.

› Register for 3/24 Veggie-Powered Collard Green Wraps
MetLife logo MetLife Tax Strategies

Tuesday, March 10: Tax Strategies - The Basics and Beyond

While some tax strategies are easy to accomplish, others may take some planning. MetLife’s Tax Strategies: The Basics and Beyond workshop gives you tax planning steps, including tax basics, diversification, cutting your tax bill, and when to call a professional.

Register for 3/10 Tax Strategies - The Basics and Beyond
Healthy U  

The Dietitian Explains Series

Wednesday, March 4 (11:00 am - 11:30 am): Meal Prepping Made Easy - Lunch and Dinner

Meal prepping involves planning and preparing meals in advance. This can save time and money! Amy, our Registered Dietitian, will share how to make lunch and dinner meals easy to plan and prepare.

Register for 3/4 Meal Prepping Made Easy - Lunch and Dinner »

Wednesday, March 4 (12:00 pm - 12:30 pm): How to Lower Cholesterol without Medication

Having high cholesterol increases your risk for heart attack and stroke. Learn lifestyle changes, such as healthy eating, that can get your cholesterol numbers back to healthy levels.

Register for 3/4 How to Lower Cholesterol without Medication »

Wednesday, March 11 (11:00 am - 11:30 am): Meal Prepping Made Easy - Breakfast and Snacks

Join our Registered Dietitian, Amy, as she provides innovative yet easy ways to prepare healthy and delicious options for breakfast and snacks.

Register for 3/11 Meal Prepping Made Easy - Breakfast and Snacks »

Wednesday, March 11 (5:00 pm - 5:30 pm): Lifestyle Medicine & Diet

Discover how daily habits and food choices can become your most powerful medicine. Learn how adopting an anti‑inflammatory, plant‑forward diet can reduce or even reverse the effects of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.

Register for 3/11 Lifestyle Medicine & Diet »

Wednesday, March 18: Meal Prepping Made Easy - Strategies for Picky Eaters

Meal prepping for picky eaters is rarely easy, but Amy has strategies for this, including fun and tasty recipes!

Register for 3/18 Meal Prepping Made Easy - Strategies for Picky Eaters »

Wednesday, March 25: The Power of Prevention

Explore how simple strategies, everyday choices, and regular screenings work together to reduce your risk for chronic conditions and support a stronger, more resilient, and happier you.

Register for 3/25 The Power of Prevention »
Thrive Thursday  

Thursday, March 5: Chair Pilates

Experience the power of Pilates! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is suited for all fitness levels and will refresh, empower, and strengthen your body and mind.

Register for 3/5 Chair Pilates »

Thursday, March 12: Managing Allergies

Allergy season begins this month in Maryland - don't wait until you are sneezing, wheezing, and itching! Learn simple self-care tips now to manage common allergy symptoms.

Register for 3/12 Managing Allergies »

Thursday, March 19: Nutrition for Weight Management

Explore weight loss tools and healthy eating strategies for lifestyle change and long-term weight management.

Register for 3/19 Nutrition for Weight Management »

Thursday, March 26: Take Ten to Thrive

Learn fun, simple, and effective bursts of exercise to warm up your muscles, improve your aerobic fitness, increase your strength, and boost your balance.

Register for 3/26 Take Ten to Thrive »
Unwind  

Friday, March 6: Awareness of People Just Like You

Experiencing the similarities between you and others fosters compassion, understanding, and meaningful interactions.

Register for 3/6 Awareness of People Just Like You »

Friday, March 13: Seeing Others As Humans, Not Labels

Observing the full humanity of others promotes respect and understanding.

Register for 3/13 Seeing Others As Humans, Not Labels »

Friday, March 20: Reflecting on a Role Model

Reflecting on a role model can inspire, motivate, and help you become more aware of how you impact others.

Register for 3/20 Reflecting on a Role Model »

Friday, March 27: The Power of Acceptance

Revel in the freedom that acceptance provides when you notice how things are in the here and now in non-judgmental, spacious awareness.

Register for 3/27 The Power of Acceptance »
Healthier You  

Friday, March 6, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Simple Nutrition

Healthier eating doesn't have to be complicated! Discover ways to build balanced meals packed with nutrition and flavor.

Register for 3/6 Simple Nutrition »

Friday, March 13, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Supporting Digestive Health

As March is both National Nutrition and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, strategies to support digestion and lower your colorectal cancer risks are presented in this session.

Register for 3/13 Supporting Digestive Health »

Friday, March 20, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Healthier Eating on a Budget

Get creative tips to plan, shop, and prepare healthy meals that stretch flavor, not your budget!

Register for 3/20 Healthier Eating on a Budget »

Friday, March 27, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: The Mediterranean Diet Plan

Learn the building blocks and benefits of the Mediterranean Diet, a science-backed approach that supports heart health and longevity.

Register for 3/27 The Mediterranean Diet Plan »