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Joint Labor-Management Benefits Committee (JLMBC) COMMITTEE REPORT 20-11

JLMBC MEMBERS:

Management

Wendy G. Macy, Chairperson

Neil Guglielmo

Rich Llewellyn

Tony Royster

Matthew Rudnick

Employee Organizations

David Sanders, Vice-Chairperson

Paul Bechely

Steven Belhumeur

Chris Hannan

Vacant

Date: May 7, 2020

To: JLMBC From: Staff

Subject: LIVEwell Program Update March and April 2020

RECOMMENDATION That the JLMBC receive and file the report regarding LIVEwell Program activities and updates for March and April 2020. DISCUSSION

A. Operational Updates On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

outbreak a pandemic due to the rapid spread of the disease globally and its impact on public health. On March 12, 2020, in response to the outbreak, Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti issued Citywide COVID-19 guidelines to protect the City workforce while ensuring continuity of operations. These guidelines

included directing General Managers of City departments to develop emergency COVID-19 telecommuting plans for their workforce and for employees to implement social distancing of six feet per person.

In support of COVID-19 safety precautions, the Personnel Department, Employee Benefits Division implemented the following measures effective mid-March 2020:

All in-person LIVEwell Program classes and events have been cancelled until further notice as follows:

All LIVEwell Program classes including cooking demonstrations and vision pop-up clinics scheduled in March, in-person seminars scheduled in April, and onsite fitness classes scheduled

in May were cancelled.

All LIVEwell Local events in which LIVEwell Program staff visit directly with employees at various City locations have been cancelled.

The annual LIVEwell wellness festival scheduled on June 9, 2020 has been postponed to a date to be determined.

While the current COVID-19 pandemic poses a challenge for the LIVEwell Program to continue its very

successful in-person events and activities, staff has been working directly with the wellness Third-Party

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Administrator, Limeade to promote the versatility of the LIVEwell.la online wellness platform and mobile app among the City’s workforce, many of who are now telecommuting. One of the key

advantages of LIVEwell.la is that it provides many opportunities for employees to participate in wellness activities and challenges that are convenient for them on their own time and within their busy schedules. Staff has been working directly with Limeade to develop custom activities within LIVEwell.la

to encourage employees to keep physically active and connected to their friends and families during this unprecedented time. Sample activities include “Stay Social with Virtual Lunches” that allows employees to earn points for hosting a virtual lunch with coworkers, family, and/or friends and “Natural Healing – Spend Quality Time Outdoors” that allows employees to earn points for spending 30 minutes

outdoors one day a week. Staff has been promoting various activities such as these via the monthly LIVEwell newsletter to encourage employees to enroll in LIVEwell.la and take advantage of this convenient resource to create and maintain healthy behaviors.

Additionally, staff has been working with LAwell Program health plan provider, Anthem to assess

options for providing virtual online classes to City employees through a web/teleconference medium such as Zoom or WebEx. Staff also plans to reschedule any previously planned classes and events once the City workforce can resume in-person operations.

B. Engagement and Activities Update

(1) Communications

On March 4, 2020, Employee Benefits Division (EBD) staff released the March 2020 monthly LIVEwell Program Newsletter (Attachment A) via Citywide email. The newsletter’s theme was healthy nutrition

and provided information including a recipe for a plant-based breakfast burrito and tips on how employees could incorporate plant-based meals into their daily lives. The newsletter also promoted the vision pop-up clinics and cooking demonstrations at various City locations. The monthly LIVEwell.la

testimonial featured an employee from LACERS who joined LIVEwell.la to partake in wellness activities that could be done in the workplace, including “Stand Up and Stretch” and “Clear Your Workspace to Clear Your Mind.” She further added that LIVEwell.la has inspired her to improve her health, nutrition,

and sleep habits, and that she enjoys collecting points and receiving rewards for her wellness achievements.

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On April 15, 2020, staff released the April 2020 monthly LIVEwell Program newsletter (Attachment B)

via Citywide email. The newsletter’s theme was “LIVEwell Resources to Support You During COVID-19” and featured information and practical tips, including LIVEwell.la activities related to nutrition, exercise, and sleep for supporting a healthy immune system to defend against illness. The newsletter

also included a healthy smoothie recipe and provided resources and tips on how to telecommute successfully, exercise at home, and stay connected to family and friends while practi cing social distancing.

(2) Regular Events: Classes, Clinics, and Webinars The following provides a summary of Wellness Program events and activities that occurred in March

2020 prior to the cancellation of classes and events for the remainder of fiscal year 2019-20 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Classes In March 2020, staff coordinated a total of five healthy cooking demonstrations at four City locations. The demonstration focused on preparing quick and easy healthy meals “on the go.” The chef provided

four easy to make healthy recipes and provided a live demonstration of how to prepare pistachio pesto zucchini noodles and a “No-Bake” protein bar (Attachment C). Participants were provided samples of the noodles and protein bar to try. The chef also provided healthy meal planning tips and tricks

(Attachment D). A total of 128 employees attended the cooking demonstrations. The chart below indicates the distribution of participants by location.

In response to the JLMBC’s request to collect feedback from City employees who participate in LIVEwell Program classes, staff worked with Anthem to develop a user survey for collecting fee dback at the conclusion of a wellness class. The first survey was conducted as part of the March 2020 cooking

demonstrations. About 62% of participants completed the survey. Overall, the survey feedback was

City Hall East32%

City Hall East (Evening)

20%

Marvin Braude

6%

LA Zoo25%

Hyperion17%

COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS BY LOCATIONMARCH 2020

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very positive with 98.7% of attendees who completed the survey indicating that the class experience was valuable, 97.5% indicating that the class increased their understanding of healthy cooking, and

93.7% indicating they are confident that they can make a behavior change to cook and eat healthier. Survey comments provided by participants were also very positive. Sample comments included, “Fantastic class. Wish more classes were offered.”, “Very informative on healthy food.”, and “The live

demonstration makes the idea of cooking less daunting.” Staff plans to reschedule the remainder of the cooking demonstrations that were cancelled once in-person operations can resume. Special Events

LIVEwell Local In a continuing effort to increase enrollment on the new LIVEwell.la online wellness

platform and engage City employees with the various resources offered by the LIVEwell Program, EBD staff and onsite engagement specialists from Limeade participated in one LIVEwell Local event during March 2020.

On March 4, 2020, staff set up a LIVEwell table during the Personnel Department’s Red Cross Blood Drive at the Medical Services building. Staff interacted with 25 employees and provided information on LIVEwell Program events and activities and provided a free gift incentive to three employees who

enrolled into the LIVEwell.la online wellness platform.

(3) Engagement Results

In fiscal year 2019-20, staff set a goal of 10,000 total member engagements. As of April 30, 2020, total fiscal year 2019-20 member engagements is 5,201. As all in-person LIVEwell Program events and

activities have been cancelled through the end of the fiscal year, staff anticipates that this goal will not be met. (4) 2020 LIVEwell Program Strategic Plan

As previously reported, staff was scheduled to present the 2020 LIVEwell Program strategic plan in conjunction with the 2019 annual employee wellness survey results at the Wellness Subcommittee

meeting. That meeting was anticipated to be scheduled in March 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting was subsequently postponed until further notice. Staff is currently working on updating the 2020 LIVEwell Program strategic plan to incorporate changes in LIVEwell programming elements

due to the impact of COVID-19. Staff anticipates the next Wellness Subcommittee will be scheduled in June 2020.

C. Wellness Online Member Platform LIVEwell.la User Registrations Update Staff in consultation with Limeade, developed the attached fiscal year 2019-20 goals and strategies for

measuring member engagement and utilization of LIVEwell.la (Attachment E) that was presented to the Committee at its December 5, 2019 meeting. Since the launch of LIVEwell.la in August 2019, staff and the City’s onsite engagement specialists from Limeade have been very active staffing tables through LIVEwell Local and LIVEwell Program classes to register employees on LIVEwell.la. This

technique has proven to be successful in increasing user account registrations on a monthly basis with

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LIVEwell.la user registrations reaching 9% of eligible users as of April 24, 2020, an increase of one percent from the last update provided to the Committee at its March 5, 2020 meeting.

The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has caused all LIVEwell Local and LIVEwell Program classes and events to be cancelled until further notice. As a result, LIVEwell.la user registrations has been

significantly impacted by the inability of staff and Limeade’s onsite engagement specialists to directly engage with City employees at their worksite locations. Staff is currently reassessing its communications and engagement plan as part of the overall 2020 LIVEwell Program strategic plan and developing new strategies, including more frequent and customized emails, a redesigned LIVEwell

Program website, and targeted LIVEwell.la activities to engage with City employees while they are telecommuting. Staff will continue to assess how COVID-19 will impact achieving the three metric goals outlined in Attachment E and provide an update at the Committee’s next meeting.

Submitted by: _____________________________________

Leo Reyes, Senior Personnel Analyst I Submitted by: _____________________________________

Jenny M. Yau, Senior Personnel Analyst II Approved by: _____________________________________

Steven Montagna, Chief Personnel Analyst

Go Nuts! (And Beans and Grains!) with LIVEwell.la

Visit LIVEwell.la on your browser, or download the Limeade app on your smartphone and use code COFLA.

Upcoming Wellness Events

Healthy Cooking DemonstrationsClick here to sign up!

Curious about how to ”meal prep” for the week? Join the LIVEwell team for a cooking demonstration

for weekly meal plans for people on-the-go. All participants get samples of the prepared recipes!

• 3/3 – Marvin Braude Building, 12:00pm• 3/4 – Zoo, 12:00pm• 3/5 – Hyperion, 12:00pm• 3/10 – City Hall East, 12:00pm• 3/10 – City Hall East, 5:00pm• 3/11 – Personnel Building, 12:00pm• 3/12 – Media Tech Center, 12:00pm• 3/17 – Public Works Building, 12:00pm• 3/23 – Cabrillo Aquarium, 12:00pm• 3/24 – Central Library, 12:00pm• 3/26 – Police Admin Building, 12:00pm

*An employee’s participation or procurement of any good or service is done voluntarily. LIVEwell and its vendorsare not liable for the payment of Workers’ Compensation benefits for any injury which arises out of an employee’svoluntary participation in any off-duty recreational, social, athletic, charitable or fundraising activity which is not

part of the employee’s work-related duties.*

Plant-based eating is becoming a popular way to reap many health benefits. In fact, according to the American Heart Association, eating a plant-based meal every now and then can help you lower your cholesterol and improve your heart health.

Plant-based eating focuses on fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and beans. It doesn’t mean that you are vegetarian or vegan and never eat meat or dairy. Instead, you are choosing more of your foods from plant sources.

Here are 5 simple ways to eat more plant-based: 1. Eat your veggies! Fill half your plate with vegetables at lunch and dinner.

Make sure you include a variety of colors when choosing your vegetables.2. Cook a vegetarian meal at least one night a week. Meatless Mondays is a

great way to start! Build these meals around beans, whole grains, andvegetables.

3. Include whole grains for breakfast. Start with oatmeal, quinoa, or barley.Then, add some nuts, seeds, and fresh fruit.

4. Make simple swaps. Instead of adding half and half to your coffee in themorning, swap that out for almond, coconut, soy or oat milk creamer.

5. Eat fruit for dessert. A ripe, juicy peach, a refreshing slice of watermelon,or a crisp apple will satisfy your craving for a sweet bite after a meal.

LIVEwell.la has several opportunities to earn points and reach the next prize level by eating more plants. See a few of them below!

• Eat More Plant-Based Meals in 2020! – 10 points/week• Go Green at Dinner – 25 points/week• Fill Half Your Plate With Vegetables or Fruit – 25 points

What’s Happening in Wellness March 2020

Stand Up and Be Counted! Info for your 2020 Census

can be found at census.lacity.org!

Start Your Day Right with a Very Veggie Brekkie Burrito!

Betty Smith at LACERS shares her experience with the LIVEwell.la platform:

I started the LIVEwell.la program especially for the activities at work, such as ‘Stand up and Stretch,’ ‘Elevate Your Legs’ and ‘Clear Your Workspace to Clear Your Mind.’

This program has given me the inspiration and information to improve my health, nutrition, and sleep habits as well as avoiding impulsive shopping.

I will also add that I enjoyed collecting the points/rewards. I am looking forward to better health and wellness in the future.

Download the Limeade app andenter the code COFLA.

Prefer mobile?

Create your account by 9/15 to be eligiblefor a gift card drawing!

- join challenges with your coworkers

- work on nutrition, sleep, weight loss, or whatever your health goals might be

- show off your achievements by earning a badge and other prizes at each rewardlevel

- cheer on your peers and keep informed of wellness events via the community feed

Questions? Contact support@limeade.com

At LIVEwell.la, you can:

LIVEwell.la

Earn Your BraggingRights & Rewardsat LIVEwell.laLIVEwell.la, the City's new online wellness program, is fun,easy, and frankly, you'll be obsessed (in a good way). Jointoday and participate in activities that help you improve yourwellness.

Download the Limeade app andenter the code COFLA.

Prefer mobile?

Create your account by 9/15 to be eligiblefor a gift card drawing!

- join challenges with your coworkers

- work on nutrition, sleep, weight loss, or whatever your health goals might be

- show off your achievements by earning a badge and other prizes at each rewardlevel

- cheer on your peers and keep informed of wellness events via the community feed

Questions? Contact support@limeade.com

At LIVEwell.la, you can:

LIVEwell.la

Earn Your BraggingRights & Rewardsat LIVEwell.laLIVEwell.la, the City's new online wellness program, is fun,easy, and frankly, you'll be obsessed (in a good way). Jointoday and participate in activities that help you improve yourwellness.

Vision Pop-Up ClinicsDid you know that a simple dilated eye exam can be one of the first places to detect high cholesterol, diabetes, and thyroid disorders? An eye health professional can detect these problems before they become serious health issues. A comprehensive eye exam is recommended once per year, and is availablethrough the LAwell Program. Visit EyeMed’s City of LA website to learn more about your vision benefits and find a provider to schedule an exam.

In addition, this month and throughout this year, LIVEwell will host vision pop-up clinicsat certain City worksites. Click on the building name below to schedule at one of ourupcoming clinics. And don’t forget that getting an eye exam on is worth 100 points onLIVEwell.la!

• 3/16-3/20 – Fig Plaza

• 3/23-3/27 – City Hall East

For more information on the vision pop-up clinics, click here.

To change or cancel your appointment, please email PUCappointments@eyemed.com.

Curious to know more about your vision benefits? Click here for a full guide.

Eating a healthy breakfast helps balance your blood sugar and sets you up for lasting energy throughout the day. Hectic morning schedules

can make eating a good breakfast a major challenge. Head over to the community feed

for a healthy, yet hearty, breakfast burrito recipe. The best part is, the veggies can be

chopped ahead of time, so you’ll have a deliciously healthy breakfast in under 5

minutes! Not yet enrolled with LIVEwell.la? Click here to create your account!

ATTACHMENT A

LIVEwell Resources to Support You During COVID-19

This anti-stress smoothie is packed with ingredients that can helpminimize the negative effects of stress on your body. The vitamin Cfound in avocado helps lower levels of cortisol, also known as thestress hormone. Avocados are also a great source of potassiumwhich helps to lower blood pressure. Cacao is not only delicious butadds a boost of magnesium, an important mineral that helps toregulate your body’s stress response and reduce anxiety. Head overto the LIVEwell.la community feed for the full recipe so you can sipyour stress away!

Visit LIVEwell.la on your browser, or download the Limeade app on your smartphone and use code COFLA.

Stay Connected to Family and Friends

Without a doubt, we are facing some challenging times. We are adjusting to a new“normal” that includes telecommuting, social distancing, and self-quarantine to supportCOVID-19 safety precautions. While these are important strategies to protect publichealth and stem the spread of COVID-19, equally important is supporting your overallwellness because that in turn supports your immune system – your primary defenseagainst illness. There has never been a more important moment than now to get seriousabout supporting your personal health through certain fundamental wellness practices.

Here are three practical tips to help support your immune system, and ways you cantrack them and earn points inside the wellness platform and mobile app, LIVEwell.la:

“Eat More Plant-Based Meals in 2020!” – 10 points/week “Natural Healing – Spend Quality Time Outdoors” – 25 points/week “Stick to a Bedtime Routine” – 25 points/week

Stand Up and Be Counted!

Info for your 2020 Census can be found at

census.lacity.org!

What’s Happening in Wellness April 2020

Stress-Busting Smoothie – Today on the Community Feed!

Telecommute SuccessfullyMost of us who are telecommuting are experiencing what it’s like to work from home for the first time. Here are a few tips to help you telecommute successfully:

• Get into a routine. Maintain a level of regularity andconsistency by keeping your normal work routine butadjust as needed to being at home.

• Define your new “work clothes.” Our clothes help uscreate “chapters” in our days – dress in ways that helpyou signal when work begins and when work ends.

• Don’t work in bed (or on your sofa). Your bed and sofaare for lounging and relaxing. Get in the right mindsetto be productive. Sit upright at a desk and table.

• Stay active. When you take your breaks, get up and getactive! Do some stretches or move around the house.It’s a perk of being at home!

• Communication. Keep the lines of communication openand check in with your supervisor daily over phone,email, and/or chat.

Exercise at Home!Conduct a daily exercise routine. Self-quarantine doesn’t meanthat you need to be sedentary. Incorporating exercise into yourdaily routine reduces stress levels so that immune-supportingfunctions can operate as they’re supposed to.

According to The American Heart Association, adults should getat least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity perweek. But if you don’t want to “sweat” the numbers, just movemore! Find forms of exercise you like and will stick with.

Click here for tips on creating your own at-home workout orhere for a list of fitness studios and gyms offering live-streamworkouts while at home.

While social distancing means staying at least six feet away from another person, it doesn’t mean you have to lose touch and stop having fun with family and friends. Here are a few creative ways to stay connected to family and friends while social distancing:

• Facetime or video call• Virtual work out• Virtual game or movie night• Virtual book club• Virtual craft night• Virtual cooking/baking session• Send cards or letters

1. Nutrition – Eat nutritious foods and boost your intake ofvegetables. Focus on foods dense in nutrients, as close to“whole” (meaning unprocessed) as possible, and loadedwith vegetables. LAwell Program provider Kaiser has aconvenient resource, kp.org/foodforhealth, providingvaluable nutrition guidance as well as many nutritiousand delicious recipes.

2. Exercise – Spend time outdoors. Mother nature can dowonders. Get some fresh air by taking a walk around theneighborhood in the morning and evening.

3. Sleep – Get a full night’s sleep every night. While the necessary amount of sleep variesfrom person to person, most adults need seven to eight hours a day. Check out thisinformation from the Cleveland Clinic with helpful guidance regarding getting enough sleep.

Keep yourself and others safe and healthy. Learn more at

corona-virus.la!

ATTACHMENT B

Roast Chicken Chili

Ingredients:• 4 cups chopped yellow onions• 1/8 cup good olive oil, plus extra for chicken• 1/8 cup minced garlic (2 cloves)• 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and large-diced• 2 yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded, and large-diced• 1 teaspoon chili powder• 1 teaspoon ground cumin• 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, or to taste• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for chicken• 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes in puree, undrained• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaves• Meat shredded from 1-5 lb roasted chicken

Directions:Cook the onions in the oil over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, untiltranslucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the bell peppers,chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne, and salt. Cook for 1 minute.Crush the tomatoes by hand and add to the pot with the basil and cookedshredded chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered,for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

For serving:Chopped onions, corn chips, grated cheddar, sour cream

Recipe by Chef Ann

ATTACHMENT C

Pistachio Pesto with Zucchini Noodles

Ingredients:For the Pesto• 3 medium-sized lacinato [dino] kale leaves, torn from the stem• 1 small/medium garlic clove, peeled• 1/2 cup packed basil leaves• 1/2 cup roasted shelled pistachios• 1/2 lemon, zested• 2 teaspoons lemon juice• 1/3+ cup extra virgin olive oil• salt and pepper to tasteFor the Noodles• 4-5 small/medium zucchini, 1 1/2-inch diameter max• olive oil• lemon zest and pistachios, to top

Directions:Place a few inches of water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Prepare an ice bath[water + ice] in a mixing bowl. Once pot of water is boiling, place kale leaves inthe water for 30 seconds – 1 minute. Remove and immediately place in the icebath to halt cooking. Remove kale and pat dry.Place the garlic in your large food processor and turn on to mince. Add in thekale, basil, pistachios lemon zest, and lemon juice. Pulse about 20 times untilwell chopped.Turn processor on and slowly stream in the olive oil through the top. Scrapesides as needed and stream in more oil to reach your desired pestoconsistency. Add salt and pepper to taste and pulse a few more times.Place zucchini over a large bowl and use a julienne peeler [regular peeler forwide noodles, spiralizer, mandolin, etc.] to create the noodles. Drizzle a smallamount of olive oil on top and toss to coat. Spoon pesto over the noodles andtoss with your fingers or two forks to coat. Add more pesto as needed.

Recipe by Chef Ann

About this dish:This pesto has little bits of crunchy roasted pistachios, bright and flavorful notes of basil, healthy and vibrant green kale, tangy fresh lemon, and zesty garlic. The pistachios give this an extra punch of nuttiness, rendering thetypical parmesan addition pretty unnecessary. Sure you could add it if you like, but I promise you won’t even realize it’s missing.

Grilled Veggie Frittata

Ingredients:• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (about 10 oz.)• 2 tablespoons 2% reduced-fat milk• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper• 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, finely grated (about 1/3 cup)• 6 large eggs• 2 large egg whites• 2 cups grilled assorted vegetables (zucchini, asparagus, mushrooms, green• beans, carrots, etc)

Directions:Preheat broiler with oven rack in upper middle positionCombine 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and potatoes in a saute pan and cook with lid onuntil just tender. Uncover; cool slightly.Combine milk and next 7 ingredients in a bowl, stirring with a whisk.Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick ovenproof skillet overmedium-high. Add potatoes; sauté 6 minutes or until browned. Reduce heat tomedium-low; add egg mixture, and cook 5 minutes. Top evenly with grilledvegetable mixture. Place pan in oven, and broil 3 minutes or until egg is set. Cutinto 8 wedges.

Recipe by Chef Ann

About this dish:Frittatas are a great canvas for leftover ingredients, especially grilled summer vegetables. We add them to the egg mixture just before it sets so the veggies don’t release too much moisture into the frittata. The potato also helps to absorb moisture and makes the dish feel hearty. You can swap the oregano for fresh basil or use a cheese with a bit more sharpness like Asiago or pecorino Romano. Serve for brunch, lunch, or dinner with goat cheese-topped crostini and a simple green salad.

No-Bake Protein Bars

Ingredients:• 1.5 cups gluten-free rolled oats, blended into a flour• 1/2 cup unsweetened/unflavored vegan protein powder• 1/2 cup rice crisp cereal• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, to taste• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract• 3 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips• 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil

Directions:Line an 8-inch square pan with a piece of parchment paper. Mix the oat flour,protein powder, rice crisp, and salt together in a large bowl. Add in the nut/seed butter, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir well to combine. If the mixture is a bit dry, add a splash of non-dairy milk and mix again. Press into pan and roll out with a pastry roller until smooth. Pop into the freezer.Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a small pot over low heat.When half of the chips have melted, remove from heat and stir until smooth.After freezing the bars for about 5-10 minutes, remove from freezer and sliceinto bars. Drizzle with melted chocolate and freeze again until set. Store in thefreezer for a week or longer in an air-tight freezer bag

Recipe by Chef Ann

About this recipe:These no-bake bars make the perfect snack to store in the freezer.For a nut-free version use sunflower seed butter.

Meal Planning Benefits:

• Eat Healthier. Meal planning and cookingtogether leads to eating less processed food,eating more vegetables and fruits and fewercalories.

• Live Longer. Studies show that cooking at home 5days/week can add up to 10 years to your life.

• Save Money. Who doesn’t love to save money?One of the easiest ways is to meal plan and cookat home.

• Reduce Food Waste. Our environment is onoverdrive and cooking at home is a simple way totake the pressure off mother nature.

Healthy Meal Planning Tips and TricksBy Chef Ann

What’s for dinner? Is sometimes the last question you want to hear or answer at the end of a work-day. But with a little bit of planning you’ll find your life happier and healthier.

ATTACHMENT D

Suggestions to Help You Get A Delicious, Easy, Healthy Meal at Home

• Check your calendar to know what type of meals to prepare (Using a slow-cooker vs roasting in the oven).

• Shop the parameter of the grocery store – the freshest and healthiest foods are there.

• Eat before grocery shopping, never go there hungry.

• Spending a couple hours out of your weekend to plan and prep meals will make your week easy-breezy. A bonus-if you have time make complete meals, double the recipe and freeze one.

• Look for recipes with 5 ingredients or less.

• Cook recipes you know and try one new recipe a week.

• Save the recipes you and your family like.

• Stock your pantry with the basics.

• Pick a theme for each day of the week for 2 weeks. This takes the pressure off trying to figure out what to cook and gives some parameters for what to make.

Meal Planning Resources

Sample Meal Plan:Week 1 Week 2

• Monday- Pasta Monday- Instant Pot

• Tuesday- Stir Fry Tuesday- Tacos

• Wednesday- Slow Cooker Wednesday- Grain Bowl

• Thursday- Breakfast for Dinner Thursday- Pizza

• Friday -Vegetarian Night Friday- Burgers (plant-based)

There are so many tools online for meal planning, it can be a bit overwhelming. I find the following helpful if you are just starting out or if you are already a pro.

AppsMealime YummlyFoodprint PepperplateSpoonacular

Websites:https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-meal-prep-beginner-261658http://www.eatingwell.com/category/4287/meal-planning-101

Fiscal Year 2019-20 Goals & Strategies

Category Metric Goal Strategies Status

Participation: LIVEwell.la member engagement

LIVEwell.la user registrations

• Achieve 10% of eligible populationregistering on LIVEwell.la

• Incentives for registration – gift card drawing,free gift for all new registered users

• LIVEwell monthly newsletter feature• Tabling at LIVEwell events (clinics, classes,

webinars, festivals, department meetings,new hire orientations)

• Citywide email, department intranet posting,City departments poster blitz

As of 4/24/20: 2,396 registered users (9% of eligible population)

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on achieving this goal to be

determined

Participation: LIVEwell.la member utilization

LIVEwell.la WellCheck questionnaire completion

• Achieve 50% of registered userscompleting LIVEwell.la WellCheckquestionnaire

• Incentives for completing WellCheckquestionnaire – gift card/prize drawing, freegift, points incentive on LIVEwell.la

• Targeted LIVEwell.la emails and reminders• LIVEwell.la member engagement campaign

As of 4/24/20: 901 registered users have completed the WellCheck

questionnaire (38% of registered users) Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on

achieving this goal to be determined

Participation: LIVEwell.la member utilization

LIVEwell.la activity participation

• Achieve 65% of registered usersparticipating in a LIVEwell.laactivity

• Implement featured activity strategy forremainder of fiscal year including groupCitywide challenges on LIVEwell.la

• Extra points incentive for completing firstactivity

• Targeted LIVEwell.la emails and reminders• LIVEwell.la member engagement

campaign

As of 4/24/20: 1,416 registered users have participated in a LIVEwell.la activity

(59% of registered users) Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on

achieving this goal to be determined

ATTACHMENT E