Nutrition Education
Everyone knows that diet and exercise go hand in hand, however, getting sound exercise and nutritional programming is easier said than done for most. Healthy Balance Wellness Center realizes the important role diet plays in any successful wellness program, that is why HBWC is the only health club in the area to have a Registered Dietician on staff. We offer monthly nutrition education classes which are free of charge to all HBWC current members. Often times members need more personalized guidence to help them reach their goals, Healthy Balance offers a variety of solutions.
Private Dietary Consults and Custom Diets
Having a custom made meal plan can make all of the difference in reaching your individual goals. Our registered dietician can design a custom meal plan for you that will produce the results you want. Even if you have diabetes, heart disease, or believe your metabolism to be slow we can help. Call or email today to make an appointment. 812.279.6330 healthy_balance@att.net
12 Reasons To Develop a Regular Eating Routine
1. Food is everywhere: From the gas station to the mall, from the vending machine to the chips at home. Without a regular eating routine, it can be hard to resist temptation.
2. Grazing can lead to overeating: WIthout an eating routine, it's easy to graze on whatever food you can find. Many people keep picking at food without ever feeling satisfied.
3. Skipping meals can lead to overeating: Trying to eat less by skipping breakfast or lunch often backfires, and you end up eating more calories in snacks and dinner.
4. Getting over-hungry can lead to overeating: When you are really hungry, it is hard to make healthy choices. It is also hard to eat slowly and to stop when you are satisfied.
5. Mindless eating can lead to overeating: It's also hard to make healthy choices and to stop eating when you are doing other things, like driving, reading and watching TV.
6. Television can lead to overeating: TV advertisements and shows are full of food cues that make you want to eat whether you are hungry or not.
7. Routines help maintain a healthy weight: Establishing regular times and places to eat helps prevent overeating and helps you balance your eating with your activity level.
8. Routines help build healthy habits: Develop a routine of cutting up fruit after dinner for a naturally sweet dessert.
9. Routines help with planning and shopping: When you eat regular meals and snacks, it is easier to plan healthy choices and easier to make shopping lists.
10. Routines help save money: Buying food on impulse is usually more expensive. It's much cheaper to plan ahead and have healthy choices around when you want to eat.
11. Children do better with a regular eating routine: Regular meals and snacks help children maintain the ability to eat when hungry and stop when satisfied.
12. Different routines work better for different people: Some people feel better with three meals and a snack; others prefer five smaller meals. Choose the best routine for you!
National Nutrition Month (R) - March 2005. Adapted by the NC NET Program from Eat Right Montana materials.