Category: Health & Wellness

Wellness Wednesday: Plant-Based Proteins

Protein serves as the main building blocks of your body, and is used to make muscles, tendons, organs, skin, and hair. It is also used to produce hormones, immune responses, and cellular repair. Foods that contain protein provide essential amino acids, known as the building blocks of protein, and other…

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Wellness Wednesday – Snacking: Healthy or Harmful?

Snacking can be part of a healthy meal plan. It can help prevent hunger between meals, and help manage portion sizes at mealtime.  When snacking becomes habitual and cravings increase exponentially, it can wreak havoc on your weight loss journey.  Here are some strategies to snack smartly. Eat More at…

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Wellness Wednesday: Holiday Eating Tips

Thanksgiving may be right behind us, but several holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and New Year’s Eve are on the horizon, and also bring lots of food to the table. These festivities make it feel impossible to keep up with our healthy habits. Here are some tips to eat, drink,…

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Wellness Wednesday: National Diabetes Month

November is National Diabetes Month, the perfect time to raise awareness to help prevent, manage and reduce risks associated with diabetes. There are 38.4 million people in the U.S. with diabetes. The highest prevalence is seen in  American Indian, Alaska Native, non-Hispanic Black  and Hispanic adult communities. What is Diabetes?…

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Marketplace Open Enrollment 2025

Marketplace Open Enrollment begins November 1, 2024, and lasts until January 15, 2025. Lone Star Circle of Care will be offering in-person application and enrollment assistance at multiple locations with extended hours to better serve you. Reserve your appointment now by calling 512 -614-0074. We will not have benefits appointments on November 28th…

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