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HEALTHY LIVING Eat healthy, live better All plans offered and underwritten by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest. 500 NE Multnomah St., Suite 100, Portland, OR 97232. EAT HEALTHY. LIVE BETTER. “As I see skyrocketing incidences of conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, I am profoundly aware that there is so much potential for preventing or even reversing most of these problems through very inexpensive lifestyle changes centered on proper nutrition.” — Carmelo Mejia, MD, Internal Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Everyone knows that eating healthy can help you feel better and maintain a healthy weight. But did you know that good nutrition can also improve chronic conditions such as heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure? Changing your diet can be a tall order for anyone. That’s why we’re offering you this personalized physician-led Healthy Living program with our Lifestyle Medicine team. PERSONALIZED ADVICE The dedicated staff at the Kaiser Permanente Lifestyle Medicine Clinic is passionate about nutrition and how it can improve your health. Through this program, you can change your nutrition and lifestyle to help treat and potentially reverse chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and obesity. Healthy Living consultations Together with your Lifestyle Medicine team, you will: • Define your health goals. • Discuss your current medications. • Talk about how a whole-foods, plant-based diet can help you live healthy. • Implement your goals into your daily life. • Share your progress, including your successes and obstacles to overcome. Next steps — on the right path • Contact the Kaiser Permanente Healthy Living Program at 503-590-2256. • Attend a personal consultation with our Lifestyle Medicine physician and the Healthy Living team. • Weekly or biweekly consultations are available by phone or email. • Group education classes and cooking demonstrations. • Community support through social media. • Ongoing support with the Healthy Living Program team. 3
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